Philippians 4:1
1. "Wherefore"; since we have such a glorious hope (Php 3:20, 21).
dearly beloved—repeated again at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience. longed for—"yearned after" in your absence (Php 1:8). crown—in the day of the Lord (Php 2:16; 1Th 2:19). so—as I have admonished you. stand fast— (Php 1:27).Revelation of John 4:10
10. fall—immediately. Greek, "shall fall down": implying that this ascription of praise shall be repeated onward to eternity. So also, "shall worship . . . shall cast their crowns," namely, in acknowledgment that all the merit of their crowns (not kingly diadems, but the crowns of conquerors) is due to Him.
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