Philippians 4:1

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1. Therefore Conclusion from Philippians 3:17-21. This verse should close the preceding chapter. Perhaps no passage in all the writings of the apostle so abounds in terms of endearment, as though he would pour out upon his parchment the fulness of his heart’s affection, concentrating into a sentence the overflowing love of the entire epistle.

Longed for See on Philippians 1:8.

My joy Subjects of joy.

Crown Gloried in now, and to be an occasion of greater glory at Christ’s coming. See 1 Thessalonians 2:19.

So stand fast Thus, both in doctrine and conduct, as they have been exhorted, and as they should stand who are citizens of a heavenly country and looking for such an eternal salvation.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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