Phili 2:17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Phil 2:17-18: 2:17-18 I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God: Both Jews and pagans often poured out a libation of wine either on a sacrifice or at the base of the altar in honor of the deity. Paul’s entire life was an offering to God (cp. Rom 12:1 ; 15:16 ). • Faithful service is a cause for rejoicing, because nothing done for God is in vain (see 1 Cor 15:58 ).

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‏ Philippians 2:17

Summary for Phil 2:17-18: 2:17-18 ^a I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God: Both Jews and pagans often poured out a libation of wine either on a sacrifice or at the base of the altar in honor of the deity. Paul’s entire life was an offering to God (cp. Rom 12:1 ^b; 15:16 ^c).

• Faithful service is a cause for rejoicing, because nothing done for God is in vain (see 1 Cor 15:58 ^d).