trembling” (Philippians 2:12). This text is a general summary statement made about the expressing of Gospel conduct in one’s life. • The persistency in the expression. “As ye have always obeyed” (Philippians 2:12). This is the only kind of obedience that is acceptable. The Philippian believers were a rare bunch, but they were not doing anything that was abnormal. This type of behavior should be normal among believers. • The place of the expression. “Not as in my presence only” (Philippians 2:12). We have
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