The Apostle's Readings to Sacrifice His Life for the Philippians
Philippians 2:17, 18
Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.…


Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

I. MARK THE APOSTLE'S DEEP AFFECTION FOR THE PHILIPPIANS AND HIS INTENSE INTEREST IN THEIR SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. He considered not his life too dear a sacrifice to be made on their behalf.

II. MARK THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TRUTH WHICH COULD DEMAND SUCH A SACRIFICE.

III. THE PROSPECT OF MARTYRDOM IN SUCH A CAUSE OUGHT TO BE SUBJECT OF JOY ALIKE TO THE SUFFERER AND TO HIS DISCIPLES. - T.C.



Parallel Verses
KJV: Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

WEB: Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.




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