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Philippians 3:17-19 walk of destruction
1. Philippians 3:17
KJV: Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
Greek: συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας
2. Philippians 3:18
KJV: For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Greek: πολλοι γαρ περιπατουσιν ους πολλακις ελεγον υμιν νυν δε και κλαιων λεγω τους εχθρους του σταυρου του χριστου
3. Philippians 3:19
KJV: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
Greek: ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνη αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες
4. Philippians 3:17-19 walk of destruction
In Philippians 3, after covering the futility of "
works" and the glory of Christ, Paul marks the "
bishops" (leadership) as walking as enemies of Christ. Their "
purpose" or "
end" is "
destruction" , as in the "
destruction" of themselves
and of those who follow them.
Philippians 3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [kjv]
πολλοι γαρ περιπατουσιν ους πολλακις ελεγον υμιν νυν δε και κλαιων λεγω τους εχθρους του σταυρου του χριστου [gnt]
3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. [kjv]
5. Verses
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [kjv]
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας [gnt]
3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [kjv]
πολλοι γαρ περιπατουσιν ους πολλακις ελεγον υμιν νυν δε και κλαιων λεγω τους εχθρους του σταυρου του χριστου [gnt]
3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. [kjv]
ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνη αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες [gnt]
6. Brethren and imitation
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [kjv]
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας [gnt]
The "
brethren" are "
brothers". In the Greek, the "
followers together of me" is from the words for "
together" and "
mimic" as in "
imitate".
One is to "
imitate" Christ and not "
impersonate" Christ. One gets the idea that the leadership are doing some "
impersonating" rather than "
imitating".
7. Imitator or impersonator of Christ
The ancient Greek word
"μῖμος" ≈ "imitator, actor" and is the source of "
mime", "
imitate", etc.
Sayings:
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
If it looks like a duck ...
Are you an "
imitator" or "
follower" of Christ? Or both? We are to "
imitate" Christ but
not "
impersonate" Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. [kjv]
μιμηται μου γινεσθε καθως καγω χριστου [gnt]
imitatores … [v]
Discuss: What are the
ambiguities in the following statement?
You need to become more like Christ every day.
8. Type
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [kjv]
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας [gnt]
The Greek for "
ensample" is the word for "
type" as in a "
prototype" and not the usual Greek word for "
sample" that is the basis of the English word
"paradigm". The ancient Greek word
"τύπος" ≈ "blow, pressing, mark, figure" and is the source of the English word
"type" as in printing, computer programming languages, etc.
Interesting, to "
type" on a keyboard is to "
strike" or "
hit" the keys - the original meaning of "
type" in Greek.
9. Typical types
The ancient Greek word
"τυπικός" ≈ "impressionable" as in "
conforming to a type" or pattern and is the source of the English word
"typical".
1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. [kjv]
ταυτα δε τυπικως συνεβαινεν εκεινοις εγραφη δε προς νουθεσιαν ημων εις ους τα τελη των αιωνων κατηντηκεν [gnt]
10. 1 Corinthians 10:11
KJV: Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
Greek: ταυτα δε παντα τυποι συνεβαινον τυπικως συνεβαινεν εκεινοις εγραφη δε προς νουθεσιαν ημων εις ους τα τελη των αιωνων κατηντησεν κατηντηκεν
11. Strongs - type
- *G5179 *15 τύπος (too'-pos) : from G5180; a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type"), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning):--en-(ex-)ample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print.
- τυπον *9
- John 20:25 ... his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and ...
- Acts 7:44 ... that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
- Acts 23:25 And he wrote a letter after this manner:
- Romans 6:17 ... ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
- Philippians 3:17 ... ye have us for an ensample.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe ...
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 ... to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
- Titus 2:7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in ...
- Hebrews 8:5 ... that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
- τυπος *2
- Romans 5:14 ... transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
- 1 Timothy 4:12 ... youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, ...
- τυποι *2
- 1 Corinthians 10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should ...
- 1 Peter 5:3 ... God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
- τυπους
- Acts 7:43 ... your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship ...
- τυπικως
- 1 Corinthians 10:11 ... these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for ...
12. Usage - type
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Words: τυπικως τυποι=2 τυπον=9 τυπος=2 τυπους
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13. Mark
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [kjv]
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας [gnt]
The Greek for "
mark" is that of "
scope" as in the "
bishops" of which "
scope" is the main part of the word.
14. Walking for better or for worse
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [kjv]
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας [gnt]
3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [kjv]
πολλοι γαρ περιπατουσιν ους πολλακις ελεγον υμιν νυν δε και κλαιων λεγω τους εχθρους του σταυρου του χριστου [gnt]
The Greek for "
walk" appears to refer to the Greek philosophical ideas (of the leadership) that are not in line with Christ. In that sense, a "
walk" can be "
good" or "
not good".
15. Walk
16. Peripatetics
Colossians 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: [kjv]
ως ουν παρελαβετε τον χριστον ιησουν τον κυριον εν αυτω περιπατειτε [gnt]
ως ουν παρελαβετε τον χριστον ιησουν τον κυριον εν αυτω περιπατειτε [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"περιπατέω" ≈ "walk around" .
Aristotle, from Stagira, taught in Athens in the open rather than closed environments and had a habit of walking back and forth as he talked. One tradition has it that his followers were called "
peripatetics" for this reason.
Writing to a Greek audience, Paul appears to be saying that our walk should be with Jesus and not with the philosophy of man.
17. Colossians 2:6
KJV: As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Greek: ως ουν παρελαβετε τον χριστον ιησουν τον κυριον εν αυτω περιπατειτε
18. False reasoning
The ancient Greek word
"παραλογίζομαι" ≈ "reason falsely" is used often by Aristotle in his work
On sophistic refutations. Paul uses this word in Colossians - a book that uses many Aristotelian words. Apparently "
false reasoning" in "
teaching" was a problem at the church at Colossae.
Colossians 2:4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. [kjv]
τουτο λεγω ινα μηδεις υμας παραλογιζηται εν πιθανολογια [gnt]
… decipiat … subtilitate sermonum [v]
The Latin for "
enticing words" is "
subtle sermons".
One meaning:
Beware lest anyone use false reasoning on you with subtle sermons.
19. Walking enemies
Philippians 3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [kjv]
πολλοι γαρ περιπατουσιν ους πολλακις ελεγον υμιν νυν δε και κλαιων λεγω τους εχθρους του σταυρου του χριστου [gnt]
Where did Paul tell them "
often" about those who "
walk" (not with Christ)?
Chapters 1 and 2 are addressed to the bishops (leadership). In chapters 3 and 4, Paul addresses the "
rest". This verse appears to be referring, in part, to what was said in chapters 1 and 2.
20. Philippians 3:18-19 Destructive purposes
Philippians 3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [kjv]
3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. [kjv]
ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνη αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες [gnt]
Who is it that will be
"destroyed"? The ancient Greek word
"τέλος" ≈ "end, purpose" is used by Aristotle as the
"final" or
"end" cause of his four causes and has the idea of
"purpose". The word for "
glory" is that of "
opinion".
KJV (King James Version):
Whose end is destruction, ... whose glory is in their shame. ....
Paraphrase:
Whose purpose is destruction, ..., whose opinion is in their shame, ....
21. Belly
Philippians 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. [kjv]
ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνη αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες [gnt]
Paul uses the "
belly" idea often. In Romans, Paul makes a pun on that word.
22. Romans 16 A belly-ache pun on useful Christ-like words
Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. [kjv]
οι γαρ τοιουτοι τω κυριω ημων χριστω ου δουλευουσιν αλλα τη εαυτων κοιλια και δια της χρηστολογιας και ευλογιας εξαπατωσιν τας καρδιας των ακακων [gnt]
Near the end of Romans, Paul says that false teachers, to support their "
belly", will use "
useful words" and "
good logic" to deceive the overly-trusting congregation. Paul makes a pun between "
Christ" and "
useful" (words).
The ancient Greek word "χρηστός" ≈ "good, useful".
The ancient Greek word "χριστός" ≈ "anointed one".
In modern Greek these words are pronounced the some.
The modern Greek word "χριστός" (hree-STOS) ≈ "Christ, anointed one" .
The modern Greek word "χρηστός" (hree-STOS) ≈ "useful" where "useful".
In ancient times, there was a small difference in how they sounded.
23. Ignatius to the Ephesians: Bad teaching
Ignatius, in his letter to the
Ephesians (part 16), warns not to be misled by bad (or evil) teachers (underlining added).
The Greek for "
unquenchable" is that of "
quick lime" and was later mistranslated by Pliny into Latin as "
asbestos".
English: ... Such a person, having polluted himself, will go to the unquenchable fire, as will also the one who listens to him.
Greek: ... ὁ τοιοῦτος ῥυπαρὸς γενόμενος, εἰς τὸ πῦρ τὸ ἄσβεστον χωρήσει, ὁμοίως καὶ ὁ ἀκούων αὐτου.
Holmes, M. (2007).
The Apostolic Fathers. 3rd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, p. 197.
24. False teaching as poison
Talking about false teachers, early church father
Ignatius writes the following to the
Trallians (part 6.2, underlining added).
The Greek for "
unsuspecting" is "
ignorant". One needs to study the truth to not be "
ignorant".
English: ... these people, while pretending to be trustworthy, mix Jesus Christ with themselves - like those who administer a deadly drug with honeyed wine, which the unsuspecting victim accepts without fear and so with final pleasure drinks down death. Holmes, M. (2007). The Apostolic Fathers. 3rd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, p. 219.
What is the
functional difference between the following?
Someone who says "I am Christ. Do this." (false Christ).
Someone who says "I represent Christ. Christ says to do this.".
25. Puffed up with pride
After warning about the poison of false teachers, Ignatius tells the Trallians in the very next line that being puffed up with pride makes one susceptible to such false teachers (part 7.1).
English: Therefore be on your guard against such people. And you will be provided that you are not puffed up with pride ...
Holmes, M. (2007).
The Apostolic Fathers. 3rd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, p. 208.
Such prideful people think (know) that they know the answers without even checking to verify them. They will proclaim "
I am" followed by assertions or oaths of their self-exalted position.
Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. [kjv]
26. Ignatius to the Ephesians: Antidote
An
"antidote" is what one takes
"in place of" the "
dose" or what is given as poison.
The
"antidote" for sin in general is mentioned by
Ignatius in his letter to the
Ephesians (part 20.2)
English: ... breaking one bread, which is the medicine of immortality, the antidote we take in order not to die but to live forever in Jesus Christ.
Greek: … ἕνα ἄρτον κλῶντες, ὅς ἐστιν φάρμακον ἀθανασιας, ἀντίδοτος τοῦ μὴ ἀποθανεῖν, ἀλλὰ ζῆν ἐν Ἰησοῦ Χριστῷ διὰ παντός. Ignatius to the Ephesians [20]
Holmes, M. (2007).
The Apostolic Fathers. 3rd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, p. 199.
27. Citizenship
Philippians 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. [kjv]
ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνη αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες [gnt]
3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [kjv]
ημων γαρ το πολιτευμα εν ουρανοις υπαρχει εξ ου και σωτηρα απεκδεχομεθα κυριον ιησουν χριστον [gnt]
Paul repeats this word for "
citizenship" from chapter 1 oriented to the church leadership (bishops). The contrast is between "
earthly things" and "
heavenly things".
1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ… [kjv]
μονον αξιως του ευαγγελιου του χριστου πολιτευεσθε ινα ειτε ελθων και ιδων υμας ειτε απων ακουω τα περι υμων οτι στηκετε εν ενι πνευματι μια ψυχη συναθλουντες τη πιστει του ευαγγελιου [gnt]
The Greek word for "
conversation" had to do with your interaction with others in your daily routine (as in driving down the highway). In English, the meaning of the word "
conversation" has narrowed to verbal speech.
28. Philippians 3:20
KJV: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Greek: ημων γαρ το πολιτευμα εν ουρανοις υπαρχει εξ ου και σωτηρα απεκδεχομεθα κυριον ιησουν χριστον
29. Philippians 1:27
KJV: Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ@CZ(t=[ : that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; ])
Greek: μονον αξιως του ευαγγελιου του χριστου πολιτευεσθε ινα ειτε ελθων και ιδων υμας ειτε απων ακουσω ακουω τα περι υμων οτι στηκετε εν ενι πνευματι μια ψυχη συναθλουντες τη πιστει του ευαγγελιου
30. Strongs - citizenship
- *G4175 *1 πολίτευμα (pol-it'-yoo-mah) : from G4176 πολιτεύομαι; a community, i.e. (abstractly) citizenship (figuratively):--conversation.
- πολιτευμα
- Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; ...
- *G4176 *2 πολιτεύομαι (pol-it-yoo'-om-ahee) : middle voice of a derivative of G4177; to behave as a citizen (figuratively):--let conversation be, live.
- πεπολιτευμαι
- Acts 23:1 ... Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience ...
- πολιτευεσθε
- Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that ...
31. Usage - citizenship
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Words: πεπολιτευμαι πολιτευεσθε πολιτευμα
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The Philippians were proud of their
Roman citizenship. Paul reminds them about where their citizenship should be.
Aristotle was born in Macedonia in a town between Thessalonica and Philippi.
32. Transformation
Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. [kjv]
ος μετασχηματισει το σωμα της ταπεινωσεως ημων συμμορφον τω σωματι της δοξης αυτου κατα την ενεργειαν του δυνασθαι αυτον και υποταξαι τα παντα [gnt]
Paul reminds the "
others" of the transformation from "
earth" to "
heaven".
The Greek for "
vile" is that of "
humble". Paul uses that word a lot in Philippians as the bishops (leadership) appears not to be "
humble".
The Greek for "
glorious" is that of "
opinion".
The Greek for "
working" and "
able" are Greek philosophical terms that have additional meaning to the Greek audience in Philippi.
33. Philippians 3:21
KJV: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Greek: ος μετασχηματισει το σωμα της ταπεινωσεως ημων εις το γενεσθαι αυτο συμμορφον συμμορφον τω σωματι της δοξης αυτου κατα την ενεργειαν του δυνασθαι αυτον και υποταξαι εαυτω αυτω τα παντα
34. End of chapter
This ends chapter 3. Paul continues in chapter 4.
Chapter (and verse) boundaries were added in the Middle Ages.
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