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Paul and Timotheus - That Timothy was at this time with the apostle in Rome we learn from Phi 2:19, and also that he was very high in the apostle's estimation. He had also accompanied the apostle on his two voyages to Philippi, see Acts 16 and 20., and was therefore deservedly dear to the Church in that city. It was on these accounts that St. Paul joined his name to his own, not because he was in any part the author of this epistle, but he might have been the apostle's amanuensis, though the subscription to the epistle gives this office to Epaphroditus. Neither in this epistle, nor in those to the Thessalonians and to Philemon does St. Paul call himself an apostle; the reason of which appears to be, that in none of these places was his apostolical authority called in question. Bishops and deacons - Επισκοποις· The overseers of the Church of God, and those who ministered to the poor, and preached occasionally. There has been a great deal of paper wasted on the inquiry, "Who is meant by bishops here, as no place could have more than one bishop?" To which it has been answered: "Philippi was a metropolitan see, and might have several bishops." This is the extravagance of trifling. I believe no such officer is meant as we now term bishop.
Quelle öffnen ↗INSCRIPTION. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS FOR THE FLOURISHING SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE PHILIPPIANS. HIS OWN STATE AT ROME, AND THE RESULT OF HIS IMPRISONMENT IN SPREADING THE GOSPEL. EXHORTATION TO CHRISTIAN CONSISTENCY. (Phi. 1:1-30) Timotheus--mentioned as being well known to the Philippians (Act 16:3, Act 16:10-12), and now present with Paul. Not that Timothy had any share in writing the Epistle; for Paul presently uses the first person singular, "I," not "we" (Phi 1:3). The mention of his name implies merely that Timothy joined in affectionate remembrances to them. servants of Jesus Christ--The oldest manuscripts read the order, "Christ Jesus." Paul does not call himself "an apostle," as in the inscriptions of other Epistles; for the Philippians needed not to be reminded of his apostolic authority. He writes rather in a tone of affectionate familiarity. all--so Phi 1:4, Phi 1:7-8, Phi 1:25; Phi 2:17, Phi 2:26. It implies comprehensive affection which desired not to forget any one among them "all." bishops--synonymous with "presbyters" in the apostolical churches; as appears from the same persons being called "elders of the Church" at Ephesus (Act 20:17), and "overseers" (Act 20:28), Greek, "bishops." And Tit 1:5, compare with Phi 1:7. This is the earliest letter of Paul where bishops and deacons are mentioned, and the only one where they are separately addressed in the salutation. This accords with the probable course of events, deduced alike from the letters and history. While the apostles were constantly visiting the churches in person or by messengers, regular pastors would be less needed; but when some were removed by various causes, provision for the permanent order of the churches would be needed. Hence the three pastoral letters, subsequent to this Epistle, give in…
Quelle öffnen ↗Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ,.... The apostle sets his own name first, as being not only superior to Timothy in age, in office, and in character, but the sole writer of this epistle. The reasons of his joining Timothy with him are, because he was with him when he first preached at Philippi, and so was known unto the Philippians, and respected by them; and because he was about to send him to them again, whose commendations he enlarges on in the epistle itself; and to let them see, that there was a continued agreement between them in affection and doctrine. It shows indeed great humility in the apostle to join with him one so young, and so much inferior to him on all accounts; though it must be observed, that Timothy was not a partner with him in composing the epistle; he only joined in the salutation to this church, and approved of the letter to it, and might be the amanuensis of the apostle; but had no hand in the epistle itself, which was dictated by Paul under divine inspiration. He chooses a character which agreed to them both; he does not say apostles, for Timothy was no apostle, though he himself was, but "servants of Jesus Christ"; not of men; nor did they seek to please men by preaching the doctrines and commandments of men, and which are suited to the carnal reasonings, lusts, and pleasures of men; for then the character here assumed would not belong to them: but servants of Christ; and that not in such sense only as all mankind are, or in right ought to be, since all are his creatures, and therefore ought to serve him; nor merely as all the saints in common are, being bought with the price of Christ's blood, and being effectually called by his grace, and so made willing to serve him from a principle of love, without servile fear, and with a…
Quelle öffnen ↗We have here the inscription and benediction. Observe, I. The persons writing the epistle - Paul and Timotheus. Though Paul was alone divinely inspired, he joins Timothy with himself, to express his own humility, and put honour upon Timothy. Those who are aged, and strong, and eminent, should pay respect to, and support the reputation of, those who are younger, and weaker, and of less note. The servants of Jesus Christ; not only in the common relation of his disciples, but in the peculiar work of the ministry, the high office of an apostle and an evangelist. Observe, The highest honour of the greatest apostle, and most eminent ministers, is to be the servants of Jesus Christ; not the masters of the churches, but the servants of Christ. Observe, II. The persons to whom it is directed. 1. To all the saints in Christ who are at Philippi. He mentions the church before the ministers, because the ministers are for the church, for their edification and benefit, not the churches for the ministers, for their dignity, dominion, and wealth. Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy, Co2 1:24. They are not only the servants of Christ, but the servants of the church for his sake. Ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake, Co2 4:5. Observe, The Christians here are called saints; set apart for God, or sanctified by his Spirit, either by visible profession or real holiness. And those who are not really saints on earth will never be saints in heaven. Observe, It is directed to all the saints, one as well as another, even the meanest, the poorest, and those of the least gifts. Christ makes no difference; the rich and the poor meet together in him: and the ministers must not make a difference in their care and tenderness upon these accounts. We must not have…
Quelle öffnen ↗1:1-2 Paul introduces his letter by listing the names of the senders and recipients of the letter, then giving an invocation of grace and peace. 1:1 Timothy was one of Paul’s most trusted co-workers and messengers. He is listed as co-sender, as he is for five other letters (2 Cor, Col, 1 Thes, 2 Thes, Phlm). • slaves of Christ Jesus: As those who belong entirely to Christ, they were completely devoted to his service (see Phil 2:20-21). • God’s holy people have been made holy in God’s sight by Christ’s redeeming work (see Eph 1:4, 7; 5:25-27; Col 1:22), and they are being sanctified by the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in their lives (cp. Phil 4:21). • Philippi was a Roman colony in the province of Macedonia. The church in Philippi was the first Christian community in Greece (see Acts 16:11-40). • In the early church, church leaders provided spiritual leadership, while deacons attended to practical matters (see 1 Tim 3:1-13). There were no professional pastors or priests as there are today (cp. 1 Cor 14:26-31).
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Die hebräischen und griechischen Wörter hinter dieser Stelle, mit Strong-Nummern — von openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Παῦλος (Paûlos, G3972) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Τιμόθεος (Timótheos, G5095) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian δοῦλος (doûlos, G1401) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὤν (ṓn, G5607) — being Φίλιπποι (Phílippoi, G5375) — Philippi, a place in Macedonia σύν (sýn, G4862) — with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by… ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, G1985) — a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church… διάκονος (diákonos, G1249) — an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties);…
Quelle öffnen ↗χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, G1515) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us πατήρ (patḗr, G3962) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗εὐχαριστέω (eucharistéō, G2168) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace… μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole μνεία (mneía, G3417) — recollection; by implication, recital ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you
Quelle öffnen ↗πάντοτε (pántote, G3842) — every when, i.e. at all times ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole δέησις (déēsis, G1162) — a petition μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me ὑπέρ (hypér, G5228) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the… ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… χαρά (chará, G5479) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
Quelle öffnen ↗ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you κοινωνία (koinōnía, G2842) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary)… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… εὐαγγέλιον (euangélion, G2098) — a good message, i.e. the gospel ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… πρῶτος (prōtos, G4413) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance) ἡμέρα (hēméra, G2250) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but… ἄχρι (áchri, G891) — (of time) until or (of place) up to νῦν (nŷn, G3568) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or…
Quelle öffnen ↗πείθω (peíthō, G3982) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἐνάρχομαι (enárchomai, G1728) — to commence on ἀγαθός (agathós, G18) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun) ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō, G2005) — to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo ἄχρι (áchri, G891) — (of time) until or (of place) up to ἡμέρα (hēméra, G2250) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are δίκαιος (díkaios, G1342) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) ἐμοί (emoí, G1698) — to me φρονέω (phronéō, G5426) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing ὑπέρ (hypér, G5228) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the… ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. μέ (mé, G3165) — me
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me μάρτυς (mártys, G3144) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr" ὡς (hōs, G5613) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō, G1971) — to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully) ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. σπλάγχνον (splánchnon, G4698) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing προσεύχομαι (proseúchomai, G4336) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast περισσεύω (perisseúō, G4052) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also… ἔτι (éti, G2089) — "yet," still (of time or degree) μᾶλλον (mâllon, G3123) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἐπίγνωσις (epígnōsis, G1922) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole αἴσθησις (aísthēsis, G144) — perception, i.e. (figuratively) discernment
Quelle öffnen ↗εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) δοκιμάζω (dokimázō, G1381) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve διαφέρω (diaphérō, G1308) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to… ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) ὦ (ō, G5600) — (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with G1487 (εἰ) and its… εἰλικρινής (eilikrinḗs, G1506) — judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀπρόσκοπος (apróskopos, G677) — actively, inoffensive, i.e. not leading into sin; passively, faultless, i.e. not led into… ἡμέρα (hēméra, G2250) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but… Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗πληρόω (plēróō, G4137) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively)… καρπός (karpós, G2590) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosýnē, G1343) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἔπαινος (épainos, G1868) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. βούλομαι (boúlomai, G1014) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) γινώσκω (ginṓskō, G1097) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as… ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… ἐμέ (emé, G1691) — me ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) μᾶλλον (mâllon, G3123) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… προκοπή (prokopḗ, G4297) — progress, i.e. advancement (subjectively or objectively) εὐαγγέλιον (euangélion, G2098) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
Quelle öffnen ↗ὥστε (hṓste, G5620) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow) μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me δεσμόν (desmón, G1199) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… φανερός (phanerós, G5318) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly,… ὅλος (hólos, G3650) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter)… πραιτώριον (praitṓrion, G4232) — the prætorium or governor's courtroom (sometimes including the whole edifice and camp) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole λοιποί (loipoí, G3062) — remaining ones
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πλείων (pleíōn, G4119) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… πείθω (peíthō, G3982) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other… μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me δεσμόν (desmón, G1199) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an… περισσοτέρως (perissotérōs, G4056) — more superabundantly τολμάω (tolmáō, G5111) — probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to… λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… ἀφόβως (aphóbōs, G870) — fearlessly
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Paulus, Apostel Jesu Christi durch Gottes Willen, und Timotheus, der Bruder, an die Gemeinde Gottes, die in Korinth ist, samt allen Heiligen, die in ganz Achaja sind:
Paulus, Knecht Jesu Christi, berufener Apostel, ausgesondert zum Evangelium Gottes,
Paulus, Apostel Jesu Christi durch den Willen Gottes, an die Heiligen, die in Ephesus sind, und Gläubigen in Christus Jesus.
Paulus und Silvanus und Timotheus an die Gemeinde der Thessalonicher in Gott, dem Vater und dem Herrn Jesus Christus: Gnade sei mit euch und Friede von Gott, unsrem Vater und dem Herrn Jesus Christus!
Paulus und Silvanus und Timotheus an die Gemeinde der Thessalonicher in Gott, unsrem Vater und dem Herrn Jesus Christus.
allen zu Rom anwesenden Geliebten Gottes, den berufenen Heiligen: Gnade sei mit euch und Friede von Gott, unsrem Vater, und dem Herrn Jesus Christus!
Gleicherweise sollen auch die Diakonen ehrbar sein, nicht doppelzüngig, nicht vielem Weingenuß ergeben, nicht gewinnsüchtig;
So habt nun acht auf euch selbst und auf die ganze Herde, in welcher der heilige Geist euch zu Aufsehern gesetzt hat, die Gemeinde Gottes zu weiden, welche er durch das Blut seines eigenen Sohnes erworben hat!
an Timotheus, seinen echten Sohn im Glauben: Gnade, Barmherzigkeit, Friede von Gott, unsrem Vater und Christus Jesus, unsrem Herrn!
Symeon Petrus, Knecht und Apostel Jesu Christi, an die, welche einen gleich wertvollen Glauben erlangt haben wie wir an die Gerechtigkeit unsres Gottes und Retters Jesus Christus: