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Php 3:1. Τὸ λοιπὸν, Furthermore) a phrase used in continuing a discourse, 1Th 4:1. So λοιπὸν and τοῦ λοιποῦ are used.-[28] τὰ αὐτὰ, the same things) concerning joy. [The proper principle on which to rest our rejoicing is presently presented, namely, to be in communion with Christ.-V. g.]-οὐκ ὀκνηρὸν, is not troublesome) For it is pleasant for a person who feels joy to write: rejoice. The contrary is found at Gal 6:17.-ὑμῖν δὲ ἀσφαλές, but for you it is safe) Spiritual joy produces the best safety against errors, especially Jewish errors, Php 3:2.
[28] Χαίρετε ἐν Κυρίῳ, rejoice in the Lord) dost thou thyself rejoice with all diligence (earnestness) and constancy in the Lord Jesus Christ? ch. Php 4:4.-V. g.