Read Philippians 1.3-11. In 1.3-11: Thanksgiving. Preview of the letter's themes. In verse 6: The work extends through life, emanating from God until consummation of the new age. The day of Jesus Christ (compare Amos 5.20; Zeph 1.15) refers to the return of Jesus (see Cor 1.8). In verse 7: Think (2.2, 5; 3.15,19; 4.2, 10), moral reasoning or correct disposition of the mind. Heart , one's inner life, not simply feelings. NRSV share is actually a noun, "partnership" between Paul and his audience. This is one of several compound words (1.17, 27; 2.2, 17-18, 25; 3.21; 4.3, 14) with a syn-prefix (meaning "with"), emphasizing unity. Confirmation, establishing the gospel in believers. In verse 8: Compassion, affection. In verse 9: Knowledge through experience of what really matters so that conduct brings glory and praise to God. In verse 11: Harvest of righteousness, apocalyptic imagery that places present-day problems in the setting of the end time. Comments or Questions..
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