Phili 3:1 | TNotes | STEP | 3:1 rejoice in the Lord: This theme is resumed in 4:4 (see also 1:18 ; 2:17-18 , 28 ; 4:10 ). • The phrase these things (literally the same things ) is ambiguous: it may refer to (1) the immediately preceding encouragement to rejoice in the Lord ; (2) the earlier encouragement to follow Christ’s example (2:1-18 ); (3) Paul’s exhortation in general; or (4) the following warning about threats to their faith.

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‏ Philippians 3:1

3:1 ^a rejoice in the Lord: This theme is resumed in 4:4 ^b (see also 1:18 ^c; 2:17-18 ^d, 28 ^e; 4:10 ^f).

• The phrase these things (literally the same things) is ambiguous: it may refer to (1) the immediately preceding encouragement to rejoice in the Lord; (2) the earlier encouragement to follow Christ’s example (2:1-18 ^g); (3) Paul’s exhortation in general; or (4) the following warning about threats to their faith.