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Of chaste conversation.

De.32.21, Vanities.
Ro.1.28, Carnal Mind,

[Col.1.21.

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Gen'tiles walk, in the vanity of 3 But fornication, and all un- Mt.5.32, Fornication, Col.3.5. their mind, cleanness, or covetousness, let Mt.5.28, Impurity, Col.3.5. Ex.20.17, Covetousness (1), 18 Having the understanding it not be once named among Is.9.2, Spir. Darkness. [Col.3.5. Ps.58.3, Estrangement. darkened, being alienated from you, as becometh saints; Is.1.3, Spir. Ignorance, the life of God through the 4 Neither filthiness, nor fool- Ezr.9.11, Filthiness, Ja.1.21. [1 Pe.1.14. ignorance that is in them, be-ish talking, nor jesting, which Jb.11.2, Vain Talk. Is.59.10, Spir. Blindness, [2 Pe.1.9. cause of the blindness of their are not convenient: but rather Pr.26.19, Jesting. Ec.8.11, Evil Heart. heart: giving of thanks. 1 Chr.16.8, Thanksgiving. Pr.23.35, Insensibility, 19 Who being past feeling 5 For this ye know, that no 1 Ti.4.2. Nu.25.6, Lasciviousness, have given themselves over whoremonger, nor unclean per- Is.24.5, Defilement (1). [Jude 7. unto lasciviousness, to work all son, nor covetous man, who is Ex.20.17, Covetousness (1). Mt.5.28, Impurity, ch.5.3. uncleanness with greediness. an idolater, hath any inherit- Mt.5.20, Exclusion (2), Jb.15.16, Sin Loved. [Re.21.27. p.p.1 Co.6.11. 20 But ye have not so learned ance in the kingdom of Christ Da.2.44, God's Kingdom. See Christ, Teacher, Mt.4.23. Christ; and of God. (Mt.24.4, Be Not Deceived, 21 If so be that ye have heard 6 Let no man deceive you [2 Th.2.3. De.4.5, Instruction (5), him, and have been taught by with vain words: for because Is.32.6, False Doctrine. 2 K.22.13, God's Wrath, him, as the truth is in Jesus: of these things cometh the [1 Th.2.16. 22 That ye put off concerning wrath of God upon the chil- Lu.16.8, Children of the the former conversation the old dren of disobedience. [World, Col.3.6. De.11.28, Disobedience(1), man, which is corrupt according 7 Be not ye therefore partak[2 Th.1.8. to the deceitful lusts; ers with them. Ex.23.2,EvilAssociations (1) 23 And be renewed in the 8 For ye were sometimes dark- Is.9.2, Spir. Darkness, [1 Th.5.4. ness, but now are ye light in spirit of your mind; Jud.5.31,Spir.Light, Ph.2.15. 24 And that ye put on the new the Lord: walk as children of Lu. 16.8, Sons of Light, Da.4.27, Righteousness (4). man, which after God is created light: in righteousness and true holi- 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit Ps.92.14, Spir. Fruit, Ph.1.11. [He.12.14. ness. is in all goodness and righteous- Da.4.27, Righteousness (4). 25 Wherefore putting away ness and truth;) Pr.12.19, Truthfulness. lying, speak every man truth 10 Proving what is acceptable Pr.16.7, Pleasing God. [ch.6.14. with his neighbour: for we are unto the Lord. members one of another. 11 And have no fellowship Is.52.11, Separation (4), 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: with the unfruitful works of [2 Th.3.6. Jb.24.14, Works of Darklet not the sun go down upon darkness, but rather reprove [ness, 1 Th.5.7. your wrath: them. Pr.24.25, Reproof (1),

[1 Th.4.9.
Jn.1.14, Christ the Truth.
Jb.11.14,Fors'ke Sin, Col.2.11
Ro.6.6, Old Life, Col.3.9.
Ge.6.12, Corruption (2).
Ro.7.11, Sin Deceptive,
[1 Ti.2.14.
Ps.51.10, Spir. Renewal,
[Col.3.10.
Ro.8.6, Spir. Mind.
Ps.40.3, New Man, Col.3.10.
See Christlikeness, Ro.8.29.

Ex.19.6, Holiness (3),
Le.19.11, Falsehood.
Pr.12.19, Truthfulness,

Ro.12.5, Unity (1).
Ps.37.8, Anger.

Ex.32.19, Indignation.

Resist the Devil, ch.6.11.
Ex.20.15, Theft Forbidden,
[Tit.2.10.
Ge.2.15, Work Enjoined,

27 Neither give place to the

devil.

p.p.Ro.1.24-27.

[1 Th.5.5.

[1 Ti.5.20.

See Secret Sins, 2 K.17.9.

12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are 28 Let him that stole steal no done of them in secret. See Concealment, Ge.3.8. more: but rather let him la- 13 But all things that are re- Or, discovered. bour, working with his hands proved are made manifest by See Exposure of Sin, [1 Th.4.11. the thing which is good, that the light: for whatsoever doth De.15.14, Benevolence (1). he may have to give to him make manifest is light. De.15.11, Poor (1).

v.31, Evil Speaking.

See Wise Words, Jb.6.25.
Ro.14.19, Edification.

Is.63.10, Sin against

Ro.8.16, Holy Spirit (7).

Eze.9.4, Saints Sealed.

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that needeth.

[Nu.32.23.

Pr.21.16,Dead in Sin, Col.2.13

14 Wherefore he saith, Awake Is.26.19, Awake. 29 Let no corrupt communica- thou that sleepest, and arise Mk.13.36.Spir. Sleep,1 Th.5.6 tion proceed out of your mouth, from the dead, and Christ shall Is.9.2, Christ the Light, but that which is good to the give thee light. use of edifying, that it may 15 See then that ye walk cir- Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk, minister grace unto the hear- cumspectly, not as fools, but as

ers.

[1 Jn.2.8.

[Col.2.6.

Jb.28.28, Wisdom (3).

wise, 30 And grieve not the holy 16 Redeeming the time, be- Ps.90.12, Redeeming the [Time, Col.4.5. ["Spirit," 1 Th.5.19. Spirit of God, whereby ye are cause the days are evil. Ge.6.12, Evil Times, 2 Ti.3.1. sealed unto the day of redemp- 17 Wherefore be ye not un- See Folly, Ps.49.13. tion. wise, but understanding what See Understanding, De.4.6. De.32.32,Bitterness, He.12.15 31 Let all bitterness, and the will of the Lord is.. Ps.40.8, God's Will. Ge.4.5, Man's Wrath. wrath, and anger, and clamour, 18 And be not drunk with De.21.20, Drunkenness (1) [1 Th.5.7. and evil speaking, be put away wine, wherein is excess; but be Pr.20.1, Wine. Pr.23.20, Excess, 1 Pe.4.3. 1 Co.5.8, Malice (1), Col.3.8. from you, with all malice: filled with the Spirit; Ps.23.5,Spir.Fulln's, Col.1 Ro.12.10, Kindness (1), 32 And be ye kind one to an- 19 Speaking to yourselves in De.6.7, Spir. Talk. [Col.3.12. other, tenderhearted, forgiving psalms and hymns and spiritual 1 Chr.16.8, Testimony (2), Mk.11.25, Forgiveness (2), Col.3.13. one another, even as God for songs, singing and making melo- Ps.81.1, Singing(1).Col.3.16. See Sin Forgiven, 2 S.12.13. Christ's sake hath forgiven you. dy in your heart to the Lord; See New Song, Ps.33.3. See Redemption (2),Ro.3.24. 20 Giving thanks always for A.D.64. He exhorteth to love; 3 to purity, Father in the name of our Lord all things unto God and the Jesus Christ;

CHAPTER 5

15 and prudence. 22 Conjugal
duties.

Ho.6.3, Followers, 1 Pe.2.21. BE ye therefore followers of 21 Submitting yourselves one

Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk, v.15.

God, as dear children; to God. 1 Co.13.13,Spir.Love, Col.1.8. 2 And walk in love, as Christ 22 Wives, submit yourselves Jn.13.1, Christ's Love, also hath loved us, and hath unto your own husbands, as [1 Jn.3.16. given himself for us an offer- unto the Lord. Jn.15.13, Christ's Sacrifice, [Tit.2.14. ing and a sacrifice to God for a 23 For the husband is the Ge.8.21, Sweet Savor. sweetsmelling savour. head of the wife, even as

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ch.1.22, Head of the Church, Christ is the head of the 7 With good will doing serv- Mt.25.14, Stewardship, [Col.1.18. church: and he is the saviour ice, as to the Lord, and not [1 Ti.6.20. Lu.2.11, Saviour. Ex.23.25,ServeGod, He.12.28. of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is 8 Knowing that whatsoever See Judgment ac. to Works, subject unto Christ, so let the good thing any man doeth, the [Ps.62.12. wives be to their own husbands same, shall he receive of the Da.12.3,Reward (1), Col.3.24. Ge.2.24, Husbands' Duty," in every thing. Lord, whether he be bond or [1 Pe.3.7. 25 Husbands, love your wives, free. Jn.13.1, Christ's Love. De.32.10,Church Precious, even as Christ also loved the 9 And, ye masters, do the Le.19.13, Masters' Duty, [Col.1.24. church, and gave himself for same things unto them, for[Col.4.1. Jn.15.13,Christ's Sacrifice. 1 Co.13.7, Forbearance (2), it; bearing threatening: knowing Jn.17.17,Sanctification(1)," [Col.3.13. [2 Ti.2.21. 26 That he might sanctify that your Master also is in Lu.5.5, Christ, Master. Jn.17.19, Sanctified Ones, and cleanse it with the wash-heaven; neither is there re- De.26.15, Heaven (1). [He.2.11. ing of water by the word, spect of persons with him. Jb.34.19, Impartiality (1). Ps.65.3,Cleans'g (3) Tit.3.5 Ps.119.9, "Word" Purifies, 27 That he might present it 10 Finally, my brethren, be 1 K.2.2, "Be Strong," [1 Pe.1.22. to himself a glorious church, strong in the Lord, and in the [2 Ti.2.1. Mi.3.8, Spir. Power. Jb.11.15, Spotless, 2 Pe.3.14. not having spot, or wrinkle, or power of his might. Ex.15.2, God our Strength. Ps.149.4, Spir. Beauty. any such thing; but that it 11 Put on the whole armour Ro.13.12, Spir. Armor, Ex.19.6, Holiness (3). should be holy and without of God, that ye may be able [1 Th.5.8. Ex.12.5, Unblemished, See Temptation (1), Ge.3.1. [1 Pe.1.19. blemish. to stand against the wiles of ch.4.27, Resist the Devil, Ge.24.67, Conjugal Love, 28 So ought men to love their the devil. [Ja.4.7. [v.33. wives as their own bodies. He 12 For we wrestle not against Ro.7.23, Spir. Warfare. that loveth his wife loveth flesh and blood, but against [1 Ti.1.18. himself. principalities, against powers, Jb.1.12, Satan's Power, 29 For no man ever yet hated against the rulers of the dark[2 Th.2.9. Mt.12.45, Evil Spirits, his own flesh; but nourisheth ness of this world, against [1 T1.4.1. and cherisheth it, even as the spiritual wickedness in high Is.9.2, Spir. Darkness. Lord the church: places.

p.p.1 Pe.3.7.

De.32.10, Church Precious.
Ro.7.4, Union with Christ,

Ge.2.24, Marriage (2).

Is. 11.5, Girdle (2). Re.1.13.
Pr.12.19, Truthfulness.
Is.59.17, Breastplate (2),
[1 Th.5.8.

30 For we are members of 13 Wherefore take unto you [1 Jn.2.24. his body, of his flesh, and of the whole armour of God, that Ro.13.12, Spir. Armor. Ro.12.5, Church, Body of [Christ. his bones. ye may be able to withstand in Pr.1.10, Resist Temptation, 31 For this cause shall a man the evil day, and having done See Saints Immovable, [2 Pe.3.17. leave his father and mother, all, to stand. [Ps.15.5. and shall be joined unto his 14 Stand therefore, having (Jos.23.8.Steadfastness(1). wife, and they two shall be one your loins girt about with truth, flesh. and having on the breastplate 32 This is a great mystery: of righteousness; [Ro.16.25. but I speak concerning Christ 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of 33 Nevertheless let every one peace; of you in particular so love his 16 Above all, taking the wife even as himself; and the shield of faith, wherewith ye 2 Chr.20.20, Faith Enjoined, [Col.3.19. wife see that she reverence shall be able to quench all the p.p.Pr.26.18. [1 Th.5.8. her husband.

See Mystery of Christ,

Ge.2.24, Husbands' Duty.
Ge.24.67, Conjugal Love,

Est.1.20, Wives' Duty.

A.D.64.

Ps.34.11, Children (3),

and the church.

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De.7.24, Invincibility. fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of Is.59.17, Helmet of Salvasalvation, and the sword of 1 S.17.45, Spir. Weapons, [tion, 1 Th.5.8. The relative duties of children: 4 of the Spirit, which is the word

parents: 5 of servants: 9 of mas-
ters.

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[Col.3.20. Pr.1.8, Filial Obedience, [Col.3.20. is right.

Ex.20.12, Filial Honor,

3 That it may be well thee, and thou mayest long on the earth.

prayer and supplication in the

[He.4.12. [joined, Ph.4.6. Jb.17.9, Perseverance.

Spirit, and watching thereunto De.4.9, Watchfulness (2). and with all perseverance and sup- Jn.17.20, Prayer for the first plication for all saints;

2 Honour thy father [1 Ti.5.4. mother; which is the De.5.16, Prom. to Children. commandment with promise; 19 And for me, that utterwith ance may be given unto me, live that I may open my mouth De.5.33, Longevity (1). boldly, to make known the De.6.7, Parental Duty, 4 And, ye fathers, provoke mystery of the gospel, Col.3.21. not your children to wrath: 20 For which I am an ambasRo.15.14, Admonition, [Col.3.16. but bring them up in the sador in bonds: that therein I See Instruction (3), De.4.9. nurture and admonition of the may speak boldly, as I ought to

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5 Servants, be obedient to 21 But that ye also may know them that are your masters my affairs, and how I do, Tych'- Ac.20.4, Tychicus, Col.4.7. according to the flesh, with fear i-cus, a beloved brother and Mt.12.50, Brother. Ac.2.46, Singleness of Heart, and trembling, in singleness of faithful minister in the Lord, 2 Co.3.6, Ministers. your heart, as unto Christ; shall make known to you all

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[Col.3.22. menpleasers; but as the serv- 22 Whom I have sent unto [Ph.1.1. ants of Christ, doing the will you for the same purpose, that Ps.40.8,God's Will, He.13.21. of God from the heart; ye might know our affairs, and

apostle testifieth his

1. Comfort (3).

S-23, Peace Invoked.

PHILIPPIANS, 1

love to the Philippians.
that he might comfort your 24 Grace be with all them See God's Grace, Ps.84.11.
hearts.
that love our Lord Jesus Christ Jn.14.23, Love to Christ,
23 Peace be to the brethren, in sincerity. A-měn'.
[2 Ti.1.13.

8.3, Brotherly Love (3). and love with faith, from God
5.20, Benedictions. the Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ.

Written from Rōme unto
the E-phesians by Tych ́i-
cùs.

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PAUL

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14 And many of the brethren Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren.
Paul's thankfulness and prayer to in the Lord, waxing confident See Paul's Example,
God. 21 His readiness to glorifu by my bonds, are much more
Ep.3.12, Boldness (1).
bold to speak the word without Jn.1.15, Witnessing (2).
AUL and Ti-mō'the-us, the fear.
Jb.5.21, Fearlessness.
servants of Jesus Christ, 15 Some indeed preach Christ See False Teachers, Mt.5.19.
to all the saints in Christ Je'- even of envy and strife; and Is.56.10, Unfaithful Min-
sus which are at Phi-lip'pi, with some also of good will:
the bishops and deacons: 16 The one preach Christ of See Contentiousness,
2 Grace be unto you, and contention, not sincerely, sup- See Deceivers, Ro.16.18.
peace, from God our Father, posing to add affliction to my Est.3.6, Malice (2).
and from the Lord Jesus bonds:
Christ.

17 But the other of love,

defence of the gospel.

[Ps.120.7.

s.68.19, Thankfulness (2). 3 I thank my God upon every knowing that I am set for the 1 Co.9.17, Stewardship of

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4 Always in every prayer of 18 What then? notwithstandmine for you all making re-ing, every way, whether in preSee False Profession, [Ps.78.36. quest with joy, tence, or in truth, Christ is Jos.24.14, Sincerity. 5 For your fellowship in the preached; and I therein do re- Ac.4.2, Preaching Christ. gospel from the first day until joice, yea, and will rejoice. 1 S.2.1, Rejoicing (2). 19 For I know that this shall Jb.19.25, Knowledge (6). 6 Being confident of this very turn to my salvation through Lu.1.69, Salvation (2). See Prayer Sought, 1 S.7.8. thing, that he which hath be- your prayer, and the supply of Mt.18.19, United Prayer. gun a good work in you will the Spirit of Jē ́şus Christ, Is.32.15, "Spirit" Promised. See Day of the Lord,Mal.4.5. perform it until the day of 20 According to my earnest Ps.62.5, Expectation (1). Je'sus Christ: [Mt.26.64. expectation and my hope, that Ro.4.18, Spir. Hope. Ps.119.6, Not Ashamed, 7 Even as it is meet for me in nothing I shall be ashamed, [1 Pe.4.16. to think this of you all, because but that with all boldness, as Ep.3.12, Boldness (1). Ep.3.1, Paul's Bonds, v.13. I have you in my heart; inas- always, so now also Christ shall See Christ Honored, Mk.11.8. See Indwelling Christ, Je.40.1, Fetters (2). much as both in my bonds, and be magnified in my body, in the defence and confirma- whether it be by life, or by See Self-sacrifice (3). tion of the gospel, ye all are death. partakers of my grace.

See Second Coming (1),

Ge.31.50, Appeal to God,

8 For God is my record, how 1 S.18.3, Brotherly Love (3). the bowels of Jesus Christ. 1 Th.2.5. greatly I long after you all in [ch.4.1.

[Jn.14.20.
[Ac.21.13.

21 For to me to live is Christ, De.8.3, Spir. Life, 1 Pe.4.6.
and to die is gain.

22 But if I live in the flesh,

Nu.23.10, Death of Right-
[eous, He.11.13.
this is the fruit of my labour: See Spir. Laborers, Mt.9.38.
9 And this I pray, that your yet what I shall choose I wot

Pr.10.12, Brotherly Love(1),
[1 Th.4.9. love may abound yet more and not.
See Spir. Growth, 2 Co.9.10. more in knowledge and in all 23 For I am in a strait be- p.p.2 Co.5.8.
1 K.3.9, Spir. Discernment. judgment;
twixt two, having a desire to See Death Sought, Nu.11.15.
Lu.23.43, In Christ's Pres-
See Wise Choice, Lu.10.42. 10 That ye may approve depart, and to be with Christ;
[ence, 1 Th.4.17.
Jos.24.14, Sincerity, Tit.2.7. things that are excellent; that which is far better:
See Saints Glorified,
[Mt.13.43.

1 Co.13.5, Behavior, 2 Th.3.7. ye may be sincere and without 24 Nevertheless to abide in
Mt.10.16, Harmless, ch.2.15. offence till the day of Christ; the flesh is more needful for p.p.Jn.16.7; Ac.20.29.
Ps.92.14, Spir. Fruit, Ja.3.17. 11 Being filled with the fruits you.

Mt.3.8, Fruitfulness,ch.4.17. of righteousness, which are by 25 And having this confi-
Da.4.27, Righteousness (4),
[1 Ti.6.11. Jesus Christ, unto the glory dence, I know that I shall p.p.2 Co.1.24.

and praise of God.
abide and continue with you See Edification, Ro.14.19.
12 But I would ye should all for your furtherance and See Spir. Progress, Jb.17.9.
understand, brethren, that the joy of faith;
See Spir. Joy, Ezr.6.22.

See Persecution (3),Ac.9.29. things which happened unto 26 That your rejoicing may 1 S.2.1, Rejoicing (2).
me have fallen out rather unto be more abundant in Jesus
the furtherance of the gospel; Christ for me by my coming
13 So that my bonds in Christ to you again.

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are manifest in all the palace, 27 Only let your conversation Conduct, 1 Ti.4.12.
and in all other places; be as it becometh the gospel of Mt.4.23, Gospel, 1 Th.1.5.

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See Faith Enjoined,
[2 Chr.20.20.
Ac.5.41,Suffering for Christ.
Mt.5.11, For Christ's Sake.
Ro.7.23, Spir. Warfare.
Ac.9.29, Persecution (3).
p.p.Ac.16.19-24.

A.D.64.

PHILIPPIANS, 2

humility enforced. Christ: that whether I come 13 For it is God which worketh See Spir. Renewal, Ps.51.10. and see you, or else be absent, in you both to will and to do of p.p.Ep.1.5. I may hear of your affairs, that his good pleasure.

See Church Strife, 1 Co.1.IL

(1 Jn.3.1

p.p.1 Co.12.6; He.13.21. ye stand fast in one spirit, with 14 Do all things without mur- Pr.19.3, Murmuring (1). one mind striving together for murings and disputings: the faith of the gospel; 15 That ye may be blameless Blameless, ch.3.6. 28 And in nothing terrified and harmless, the sons of God, Mt.10.16, Harmless, He.7.2 by your adversaries: which is without rebuke, in the midst of Ho.1.10, Sons of God, to them an evident token of a crooked and perverse nation, De.32.5, Evil Generation perdition, but to you of salva- among whom ye shine as lights Jb.11.17, Radiancy, Re 21.11 Jud.5.31,Spir.Light, 1Th 5.5. tion, and that of God. in the world; 29 For unto you it is given in 16 Holding forth the word of See Gospel, Mt.4.23. the behalf of Christ, not only life; that I may rejoice in the See Day of the Lord. to believe on him, but also to day of Christ, that I have not [1 Co.5.5. 1 Co.9.24, Christian Race, suffer for his sake; run in vain, neither laboured in [ch.3.14. See Spir. Laborers, i Co.3.9.

30 Having the same conflict vain.
which ye saw in me, and now
hear to be in me.

CHAPTER 2

Love, unity, and humility recom-
mended.

[F there be therefore any con

17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service See Self-sacrifice (3). of your faith, I joy, and rejoice [Ac.20.24. See Rejoicing (3), Ac.16.15. with you all. 18 For the same cause also do See Saints' Fellowship. [Ro. 1.12. ye joy, and rejoice with me. Ezr.6.22, Spir. Joy. Lord

SeeChrist Comforts, Mt.9.22. Mt.18.20, Fellowship with comfort of love, if any fellow- Je'sus to send Ti-mo'the-us Ac.16.1, Timothy, Col.1.1. [Christ. See Christ's Compassion, ship of the Spirit, if any bowels shortly unto you, that I also [Mt.9.36. and mercies, may be of good comfort, when Ro.1.11, Solicitude (2). See Great Joy, Ezr.3.12. 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be I know your state. likeminded, having the same 20 For I have no man like- p.p.Jn.10.13. De.10.19, Brotherly Love (2). love, being of one accord, of minded, who will naturally care Ps.123.4, Indifference (1). 1 Co.1.10, Unity (2). one mind. for your state.

Pr.3.30, Strife Forbidden,

3 Let nothing be done 21 For all seek their own, not Ge.4.9, Selfishness (2), [2 Ti.2.14. through strife or vainglory; the things which are Jesus Ja.2.16. but in lowliness of mind let Christ's.

Pr.17.19, Self-exaltation. .p.1 Pe.5.5.

SeeUnselfishness,1 Co.10.33.
Mt.16.25, Self-sacrifice (1).
Is.58.7, Sympathy (1).
Ro.8.6, Spir. Mind.

Mi.6.8, Humility (2), Ja.4.10.

Mt.11.29, Christ's Example,

Mt.13.22, Worldliness (2).

each esteem other better than 22 But ye know the proof of
themselves.
him, that, as a son with the See Fidelity (2), Nu.12.7.
4 Look not every man on his father, he hath served with me Ex.17.12, Co-operation.
own things, but every man also in the gospel.
on the things of others.

23 Him therefore I hope to

5 Let this mind be in you, send presently, so soon as I

which was also in Christ Jesus: shall see how it will go with See Future Hidden, Pr.27.1. [Col.3.13. 6 Who, being in the form of me.

Lu.22.70, Christ Divine. God, thought it not robbery to 24 But I trust in the Lord that Nu.14.8, Confidence in God. [Father, Jn.10.30. be equal with God: I also myself shall come shortly.

See Oneness with the

Is.53.9,Christ's Humiliation. 7 But made himself of no 25 Yet I supposed it necessary

taking the form

Zec.9.9, Christ's Humility.
Is.53.12, Christ's Death.
Mt.27.32, Cross, He.12.2.

[2 Ti.1.16.

R.V. but emptied himself, reputation, and took upon him to send to you E-paph-ro-di'tus, Epaphroditus, ch.4.18. Mt.20.28, Christ, Servant. the form of a servant, and was my brother, and companion in Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren. Is.7.14, Incarnation, 1 Ti.3.16. made in the likeness of men: labour, and fellowsoldier, but 1 S.18.1, Friendship (2). Mt.1.1, Christ's Humanity, 8 And being found in fashion your messenger, and he that [1 Ti.2.5. as a man, he humbled him- ministered to my wants. p.p.2 Co.11.9. self, and became obedient unto 26 For he longed after you all, See Brotherly Love (3), death, even the death of the and was full of heaviness, be[1 S.18.3. Ro.1.11, Solicitude (2). cause that ye had heard that 9 Wherefore God also hath he had been sick. [He.1.9. highly exalted him, and given 27 For indeed he was sick 2 K.20.1, Sickness (2), Is.9.6, Wonderful Name, [2 Ti.4.20 him a name which is above nigh unto death: but God had [He.1.4. Is.53.12, Christ's Greatness. every name: mercy on him; and not on him De.4.31, Mercy (1). Ps.22.27,Universal Worship. 10 That at the name of Je'şus only, but on me also, lest I [Re.3.9. Mt.2.11, Christ Worshipped: every knee should bow, of should have sorrow upon sorMt.16.28, Christ's Kingdom, things in heaven, and things row.

Mk.16.19, Christ Exalted,

cross.

[He.1.8. in earth, and things under the 28 I sent him therefore the SeeChrist's Dominion, Is.9.6. earth; more carefully, that, when ye

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11 And that every tongue see him again, ye may rejoice, See Saints' Fellowship.
should confess that Jesus Christ and that I may be the less sor-
[Ro.1.12.
is Lord, to the glory of God the rowful.
Father.
29 Receive him therefore in See Hospitality (1), Ro.12.13.

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as the Lord with all gladness; and Or, honour such.
Ex.33.8, Reverence (4),
ye have always obeyed, not as hold such in reputation:

[1 Tb.5.13. in my presence only, but now 30 Because for the work of See Good Works (2), much more in my absence, work Christ he was nigh unto death, Ac.5.41,Suffering for Christ. [Ne.13.14. out your own salvation with not regarding his life, to supply Mt.16.25, Self-sacrifice (1). fear and trembling. your lack of service toward me.

The heavenly prize.

A.D.64.

Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren. De.12.7, Rejoicing (1). p.p.2 Pe.1.12.

Mt.7.6, Dogs (2), Re.22.15.
See Evildoers (1), Ps.34.16.
See Judaizers, Ac.15.1.
De.10.16,Spir. Circumcision.
Ge.22.5, Worshippers.
p.p.Ro.15.17; Ga.6.14.
Ro.7.18, The Flesh.

p.p.2 Co.11.18.

See False Trusts, Ps.52.7.

Ac.7.58, Paul, 1 Ti.1.13.

Ge.17.10, Circumcision.
Ex.6.7, Israel (2).

Ge.35.18, Benjamin.
Ge.14.13, Hebrews.
Mt.3.7, Pharisees.

Mi.7.3, Evil Zeal.

PHILIPPIANS, 3, 4

CHAPTER 3

Rejoicing in the Lord.

[Col.1.28. SeeSpir.Maturity, 1 Co.13.11.

as be perfect, be thus minded: Ge.17.1, Perfection (2),
To beware of false teachers. 12 The and if in any thing ye be other-
apostle's anxiety for the heavenly wise minded, God shall reveal See Spirit" Teacher,
even this unto you.

prize.

FINALLY, my brethren, re- 16 Nevertheless, whereto we

joice in the Lord. To have already attained, let us

[Ne.9.20.

write the same things to you, walk by the same rule, let us Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk.
to me indeed is not grievous, mind the same thing.
but for you it is safe.
17 Brethren, be followers to- Ac.20.35, Paul's Example,
2 Beware of dogs, beware of gether of me, and mark them
evil workers, beware of the con- which walk so as ye have us
cision.
for an ensample.

3 For we are the circumcision, 18 (For many walk, of whom
which worship God in the spirit, I have told you often, and now
and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and tell you even weeping, that
have no confidence in the flesh. they are the enemies of the
4 Though I might also have cross of Christ:
confidence in the flesh. If any 19 Whose end is destruction,
other man thinketh that he whose God is their belly, and
hath whereof he might trust whose glory is in their shame,
in the flesh, I more:
who mind earthly things.)

ch.2.15, Blameless, Col.1.22. law, blameless.
Mt.16.24, Self-denial.
Mt.5.11, For Christ's Sake.

CHAPTER 4

General exhortations: 10 his joy for
their liberality.

[ch.4.9. De.29.19, Sinful Walk, [1 Pe.4.3. Ps.119.53, Solicitude (1). See Tears, Ps.126.6. 1 Co.1.17, Cross of Christ, [Col.1.20. Ps.37.38, End of the

[Wicked,He.6.8. Ps.34.21, Sin Destructive. Ex.16.3, Carnality. Nu.11.32, Gluttony. Ro.1.28, Carnal Mind. Mt.16.26, Worldliness (1). (R.V. our citizenship Mt.6.20, Heaven (2). Ps.62.5, Expectation (1). Lu.12.37, Second Com

5 Circumcised the eighth day, 20 For our conversation is in of the stock of Is'ra-el, of the heaven; from whence also we tribe of Ben'ja-min, an Hebrew look for the Saviour, the Lord of the Hebrews; as touching Jesus Christ: [ing (6), Col.3.4. Lu.2.11, Saviour. the law, a Phăr ́i-see; 21 Who shall change our vile See Immortality, Lu.20.36. 6 Concerning zeal, persecu- body, that it may be fashioned Mt.13.43, Saints Glorified, [Col.3.4. See Persecution (1), Ac.8.1. ting the church; touching the like unto his glorious body, ac-Ro.8.29, Christlikeness, righteousness which is in the cording to the working where[Col.3.10. by he is able even to subdue all Is.63.1, Christ's Power. Da.3.17, Divine Ability, 7 But what things were gain things unto himself. [2 Ti.1.12. to me, those I counted loss for R.V. fashion anew the body Christ. of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the 8 Yea doubtless, and I count body of his glory, all things but loss for the ex- HEREFORE, my brethren Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren. dearly beloved and longed 1S.18.3, Brotherly Love (3), Christ Jesus my Lord: for for, my joy and crown, so stand Jos.23.8, Steadfastness (1). whom I have suffered the loss fast in the Lord, my dearly be of all things, and do count loved. them but dung, that I may 2 I beseech Eū-ō'di-as, and bewin Christ, seech Syn'ty-che, that they be 1 9 And be found in him, not of the same mind in the Lord. having mine own righteous- 3 And I intreat thee also, true [De.9.4. ness, which is of the law, but yokefellow, help those women 2 Chr.28.15, Helpfulness. See Justification, Ge.15.6. that which is through the faith which laboured with me in the See Co-operation, Ex.17.12. Ro.10.4, Christ our Right-of Christ, the righteousness gospel, with Clement also, and [eousness.

Jud.5.2, Consecration (2).
See Entire Consecration,
[Nu.32.12.
p.p.Is.53.11; Jn.14.7.
Ac.5.41, Suffering for Christ.
Mk.10.28, Leaving All.
Ac.20.24, Self-sacrifice (3),
[2 Ti.2.10.
Or, but refuse.

See Self-righteousness,

cellency of the knowledge of T de

[2 Ti.1.17.

[2 Th.2.2. Ep.1.15, Love for the [Church, Col.1.4.

Co.1.10, Unity (2), Col.2.2. 1 Co.14.33, Peace (6), [1 Th.5.13.

Hab.2.4, Faith (3), He.10.38. which is of God by faith: with other my fellowlabourers, See Spir. Laborers, Mt.9.38.
Je.9.24, Spir. Knowledge, 10 That I may know him, and whose names are in the book Ex.32.33, Book of Life,
[Col.1.10.
See Spir. Resurrection, the power of his resurrection, of life.

See Resurrection (1),

[He.12.23.

[Ro.8.11. and the fellowship of his suffer- 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: De.12.7, Rejoicing (1), Ac.5.41, Suffering for Christ, ings, being made conformable and again I say, Rejoice. [1 Th.5.16. [2 Ti.2.12. Ro.6.6, Dying with Christ. unto his death; 5 Let your moderation be See Forbearance (2), 11 If by any means I might known unto all men. The [1 Co.13.7. Second Coming (3),He.10.37. attain unto the resurrection of Lord is at hand. J1.2.1, Imminence, Ja.5.9. [Ps.49.15. the dead. 6 Be careful for nothing; but Ps.127.2, Care Forbidden, 12 Not as though I had al- in every thing by prayer and [1 Pe.5.7. 1Chr.16.11,Prayer Enjoined, ready attained, either were al- supplication with thanksgiving [Col.4.2. ready perfect: but I follow let your requests be made 1 Chr.16.8, Thanksgiving, [Col.3.17. after, if that I may apprehend known unto God.

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that for which also I am appre- 7 And the peace of God, which Ps.29.11, Peace (2).
hended of Christ Jesus.
passeth all understanding, shall

[2 Th.3.3.

13 Brethren, I count not my-keep your hearts and minds Ge.28.15, Divine Keeper,
self to have apprehended: but through Christ Jesus.
this one thing I do, forgetting 8 Finally, brethren, whatso-

[De.16.20.

those things which are behind, ever things are true, whatso- Pr.12.19, Truthfulness.
and reaching forth unto those ever things are honest, whatso- Le.19.36, Honesty.
things which are before, ever things are just, whatsoever See Justice Enjoined,
14 I press toward the mark things are pure, whatsoever
Ps.24.4, Purity.
for the prize of the high call- things are lovely, whatsoever
ing of God in Christ Jesus. things are of good report; if
15 Let us therefore, as many there be any virtue, and if

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