Philippians 3:17-4:7 NIV

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:15-19

Philippians 3:15-19Let us therefore The imitation of PaulI. The general exhortation includes them all with himself.1. The fundamental principle of all “perfect,” i.e., well-instructed and mature Christians, must be to count the goal of religion the attainment of Christ, and the blessedness of religion the practical end of life. Those are perfect who have already finished their course as far as it leads through carnal ordinances, and from them to Christ the end of the law. They have this... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:17

Philippians 3:17Brethren, be followers together of me Incentives to a Christian walkI.Copy great examples.II. Beware of false professors.1. They mind earthly things.2. Are enemies of Christ.3. Their end is destruction.III. Look to the end.1. Your home is in heaven.2. Christ comes to fetch you.3. Will fashion you for it. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Christian exampleTogether with the rules of religion we must propound God’s graces in us as examples for others to imitate.I. Imitation implies four things.1. A... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 3:17-18

Philippians 3:17-18For many walk of whom I have told you often False professorsI.Their character.1. Sensual.2. Without shame.3. Earthly.II. Their spirit.1. Opposed to the Spirit;2. Doctrine;3. Cause of the Cross.III. Their end.1. Certain destruction.2. Aggravated misery.IV. The feelings with which they are to be regarded.1. Sorrow.2. Pity.3. Fear (Jude 1:23). (J. Lyth, D. D.)False professors solemnly warnedPaul was a model pastor.1. Watchful: his eyes were ever on the Churches.2. Honest: he did... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 3:17

17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Ver. 17. Be followers together of me ] Longum iter per praecepta, brevius per exempla. Everything in a minister should be exemplary, τυπος . We must propound to ourselves the highest pitch and the best patterns of perfection; even those of most raised parts and graces, of unwearied industry in services, and undaunted magnanimity in suffering; follow the most forward Christians with a desire... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 3:17

be: Philippians 4:9, 1 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 10:32, 1 Corinthians 10:33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 2:10-2 Chronicles :, 2 Thessalonians 3:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Peter 5:3 and mark: Psalms 37:37, Romans 16:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:14 Reciprocal: Matthew 5:19 - do Romans 6:4 - even Ephesians 4:1 - walk 3 John 1:11 - follow read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 3:17

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.Mark them — For your imitation. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:17

3. Warning against immoral examples, Philippians 3:17 to Philippians 4:1. 17. Followers together That is, unitedly imitators of the apostle in his life, as described in the preceding context, and as they knew it from personal observation. Furthermore, they were to studiously mark those holy men among themselves whose lives were such as they saw his own to be. read more