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In this commentary G. Walter Hansen offers rich exposition of the text of Philippians as well as wisdom and maturity in its application. In so doing he emphasizes partnership—the social and corporate dimensions of community—in the progress of the gospel. After a select bibliography, Hansen‘s introduction sets forth the historical setting of the church in Philippi, the nature and occasion of the...

the need to examine their motives. The motives of envy and rivalry contradict the message of the self-giving love of Christ. Selfish ambition is not consistent with the proclamation of the cross of Christ. A desire to stir up trouble for fellow Christians undermines the unity of all who proclaim Christ. 18a Paul’s response to the envious preachers who desired to hurt him demonstrates his refusal to compete with other preachers. After exposing his opponents’ supposition that their preaching would
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