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Joy is a Christian Duty
Commentators unanimously highlight that rejoicing "in the Lord" is not a suggestion based on circumstances but a core command for believers. This joy is found specifically in the person and work of Jesus Christ—His salvation, His character, and His promises. As Charles Spurgeon notes, Christianity is a "happy religion in which it is a duty to be happy." This joy is a source of spiritual strength and a visible witness to the world.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 3
ANALYSIS OF CHAPTER 3
This chapter consists, in the main, of exhortations to holy living and to an effort to ma…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 3:1
Finally (το λοιπον). Accusative of general reference, literally, "as for the rest." So again in 4:8. It (or just λοιπον) is a comm…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
Finally.—The same word is used in 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 6:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (as …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Philippians 3:1
19th Century
Preacher
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.
It is as if to say, "If this were the last sentence that I should write to you, I would …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 3:1
“Finally” seems to suggest that Paul is drawing his letter to a close. Inasmuch as over forty percent of the letter is yet to come, some assume tha…
John Calvin
On Philippians 3:1
16th Century
Theologian
Rejoice in the Lord. This is a conclusion from what has preceded; for as Satan never ceased to distress them with daily rumors, he urges t…
John Gill
On Philippians 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord
The Syriac version reads, "in our Lord", i.e. Christ. The apostle seems as if he was…
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 3:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs (Isaiah 56:10); the apostle seems t…