How to Use This Commentary Philippians 3:12–16 shows Paul’s relentless pursuit of Christlikeness. In the previous passage, Paul explained that knowing Christ is better than everything. He counted his religious résumé as loss so that he could gain Christ and be found in Him. But gaining Christ did not make Paul passive. It made him... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 3:1–11 is one of the clearest passages in the New Testament on the danger of false confidence and the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. Paul moves from examples of faithful gospel servants in Philippians 2 to a strong warning in Philippians 3. He warns the church against religious... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 2:25–30 introduces Epaphroditus, one of the most quietly beautiful examples of sacrificial service in the New Testament. At first glance, this passage may look like another travel update. But Paul is doing more than explaining why Epaphroditus is returning to Philippi. He is showing the church what faithful, costly,... Continue Reading →