Philippians 2:17

2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

Philippians 3:1

True and False Righteousness

3:1 Finally, my brothers and sisters, 1  rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Philippians 3:5

3:5 I was circumcised on the eighth day, from the people of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. I lived according to the law as a Pharisee. 2 

Philippians 4:1

Christian Practices

4:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, 3  dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.

2 sn A Pharisee was a member of one of the most important and influential religious and political parties of Judaism in the time of Jesus. There were more Pharisees than Sadducees (according to Josephus, Ant. 17.2.4 [17.42] there were more than 6,000 Pharisees at about this time). Pharisees differed with Sadducees on certain doctrines and patterns of behavior. The Pharisees were strict and zealous adherents to the laws of the OT and to numerous additional traditions such as angels and bodily resurrection.

3 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.