Iēsou), where the idea is not so much that the knowledge of Jesus transcends our understanding but that it is of surpassing value. On the other hand, it is not at all clear that the immediate context supports Meyer’s view. What the context certainly indicates is that the Philippians had plenty of reasons to worry, a thought that is also reflected in the next section (see comments on 4:12, 19). Moreover, the broader situational context of the letter should be brought into consideration. God’s peace transcends
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