4 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
- “Therefore” – A word showing culmination and continuance from Paul’s discussion on the importance of knowing Christ.
- ”my brothers” – Paul addresses them as friends. This is an important reminder regarding reconciliation.
- “Joy and crown” – Paul’s source of pride is not in his own accomplishments, but in what God is doing in and through the Philippians.
- “Stand firm thus in the Lord” –
1. Gives a sense of belonging. (Our citizenship is in heaven)
2. Strengthens our alegience to our Savior. (We do not set our minds on earthly things)
3. Shows us that we do indeed have a Savior. In every sense of the word. He redeems us spiritually and will redeem us physically. (we await a Savior…who will transform…)
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