Philippians: WHILE he was a prisoner in Rome, awaiting his first trial before Nero, Paul penned the Epistle to the Philippians. (Philippians 1:7,13,14,16; 4:22.) The first believers in Philippi, the chief city of Macedonia, had been won by the labors of Paul and his associates. (Acts 16:12-40.) The apostle mentions that Timothy was with him, and that he would be sent to them shortly. Philippians 2:19,20,21) Epaphroditus had recently come to Rome, bringing to Paul the gifts which the generous Macedonian Christians had sent. This kindness was greatly appreciated by the imprisoned apostle. (Philippians 4:15-18.) This letter was taken to them by Epaphroditus on his return to Philippi. (Philippians 2:25.) While in Rome, Epaphroditus had become sick almost unto death, but God was merciful and spared him. (Verses 26-30.) Even in his bonds Paul’s witness for Christ in Rome was not in vain, for members of the emperor’s household accepted the Savior. (Philippians 1: 13; 4: 22.) Although suffering in confinement, Paul was not discouraged. He was confident that God would work out everything to His name’s honor and glory. Hence the apostle rejoiced in the Lord and admonished his readers to do the same. (Philippians 4: 4.) He was resigned to whatever fate God should think best for him. (Philippians 1: 20)
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