Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Philippians 1:24

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Philippians 1:24 - 1:24

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Philippians 1:24 - 1:24

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24. ἐπιμένειν τῇ σαρκὶ. T. R., ἐπιμ. ἐν τῇ σαρκὶ. Either reading gives a pertinent meaning, “to hold by the flesh,” i.e. to cling to this life (as to the Commander’s post of duty: cp. e.g. Act 13:33; Rom 6:1; Rom 11:22-23, for illustrative cases of ἐπιμένειν c. dat.), or, “to stay on in the flesh.” Ἐπι- gives to μένειν the special thought of persistence or adherence.

ἀναγκαιότερον. With the noble ἀνάγκη of recognized duty to the Lord, and now especially to others in Him; διʼ ὑμᾶς, “on account of you.”