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Various Outlines of Paul's Letter to the Philippians:
Note: Many scholars theorize that the so-called "Letter to the Philippians" is actually a later compilation of three originally separate letters:
This possibility is sometimes reflected in the outlines suggested for this letter. First, here is my own structural outline of the letter as it now stands in the NT canon:
Some Other Proposed Outlines:
Raymond Brown, An Introduction to the NT |
Pheme Perkins, Reading the NT |
Address/greeting and Thanksgiving (1:1-11) Paul's situation in prison and attitude toward death (1:12-26) Exhortation based on example of Christ (christological hymn; 1:27—2:16) Paul's interest in the Philippians and planned missions to them (2:17—3:1a) Warning against false teachers; Paul's own behavior (a separate letter?; 3:1b—41) Exhortation to Euodia and Syntyche: unity, joy, higher things (4:2-9) Paul's situation and the Philippians' generous gifts (4:10-20) Concluding greeting, blessing (4:21-23) |
Sections from other letters that have been used in Phil:
Letter delivered by Timothy as Paul’s case is about to be decided:
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Philippians as a "Letter of Friendship"
Questions for Review and Discussion:
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