Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Summary: Paul’s gladness puts all of our complaints in perspective when we consider that he is in chains while writing his letter.
To put this passage into context, we have to look back to the beginning of Paul’s paragraph. His thought begins with these words:
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing…” (Philippians 2:14).
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But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith…
Summary: Paul’s comment about being “poured out” makes us wonder why he sacrificed what he did.
The passage that comes to mind as I read this verse comes from Genesis. It is a brief glimpse into the life of Jacob after he has returned to the land of Canaan from Paddan Aram where he met and married his wives.
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