Philippians 2:17

Verse 17

c. Paul’s joy in their fidelity, Philippians 2:17-18 .

17. If I be offered Better, if I am even being poured out. The apostle hoped to live and witness their progress, but remembering the danger in which he stood, and the possibly near termination of his career, he rejoices even in that supposition. He seems to himself to be as a priest ministering at the altar, presenting the faith of the Philippians as a pure sacrifice to God, and, as he is in the act, he is suddenly slain, and his blood pours forth upon the sacrifice. So his death by martyrdom would be an offering poured forth upon their faith.

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

Verse 17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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