John Bengel Commentary - Philippians 4:15 - 4:15

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John Bengel Commentary - Philippians 4:15 - 4:15


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Php 4:15. Οἴδατε, ye know) He shows that he was mindful even of former kindnesses: you know signifies remembrance in respect of the Philippians; knowledge, in respect of other churches.-Φιλιππήσιοι, Philippians) The proper name indicates an antithesis to the churches of other towns.-ἐν ἀρχῇ, in the beginning) of the Gospel preaching in your case. He had gone forth from them some time ago.-ὅτε, when) Join this with the following words, no, etc.-οὐδεμία, no) They might have said, We will do it, if others have done it: now their praise is greater on that account; that of the others, less.-ἐκκλησία, church) Therefore the church of Philippi sent to Paul in common.-εἰς λόγον, as far as concerns) This is a limitation.-δόσεως, of giving, of what has been given) on your part.-λήψεως, of receiving, of what has been received) on mine.-μόνοι, alone) in a manner worthy of praise. He hereby shows his need.