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ye saw in me-- (Act 16:12, Act 16:19, &c.; Th1 2:2). I am "in nothing terrified by mine adversaries" (Phi 1:29), so ought not ye. The words here, "ye saw . . . and . . . hear," answer to "I come and see you, or else . . . hear" (Phi 1:27). Next: Philippians Chapter 2

He begins with the inscription and benediction (Phi 1:1, Phi 1:2). He gives thanks for the saints at Philippi (Phi 1:3-6). He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare (Phi 1:7, Phi 1:8), his prayers for them (Phi 1:9-11), his care to prevent their offence at his sufferings (Phi 1:12-20), his readiness to glorify Christ by life or death (Phi 1:21-26), and then concludes with a double exhortation to strictness and constancy (Phi 1:27-30).

1:30 We are in this struggle together: Both Paul and the Philippians faced strong opposition—Paul was in prison, and the Philippians were being persecuted. • You have seen my struggle in the past: See Acts 16:11-40; cp. 1 Thes 2:2.