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for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;
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Partnership in Action
When Paul mentions “fellowship” (koinonia), commentators overwhelmingly agree he’s referring to the Philippians' active, tangible partnership in the gospel. This primarily meant their consistent financial support for his ministry, a practical expression of their shared faith. This challenges us to see fellowship as active participation in God's work, not just passive agreement.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For your fellowship in the Gospel. "For your liberality towards me, a preacher of the gospel." Wetstein. There has been, however, consider…
For your fellowship (επ τη κοινωνια υμων). "On the basis of your contribution" as in 2 Corinthians 8:4; 9:13;[Referenc…
19th Century
Anglican
For your fellowship in the gospel.—More properly, towards the gospel, or, as affecting the gospel. The construct…
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What caused Paul the deepest satisfaction was the Philippians’ “partnership [GK 3126] in the gospel.” This term denotes participation or fellowship…
16th Century
Protestant
For your fellowship. He now, passing over the other clause, states the ground of his joy — that they had come into the fellowship of t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For your fellowship in the Gospel Or "for your communication to the Gospel"; that is, to the support of it. These Ph…
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The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is to be servants of Christ. And those who are not truly saints on earth will never be saints in h…
13th Century
Catholic
This letter is divided into a greeting and a message (). In the greeting, Paul does three things:
