things were going for him and plans if released (1:1-‐12-‐2:24) 2. There appears to have been some discord and division he writes to encourage humility with a view toward unity (2:1-‐18; 4:2-‐3). 3. Paul, the pastoral theologian, writes to head off the negaGve teaching and consequences of certain false teachers (3:2-‐3ff.). 4. Paul wrote to commend Timothy to the church as well as to give a report about Epaphroditus (2:19-‐30). 5. He also wrote to thank the church for their concern for him and the giNs they had given (4:10-‐20).
things were going for him and plans if released (1:1-‐12-‐2:24) 2. There appears to have been some discord and division he writes to encourage humility with a view toward unity (2:1-‐18; 4:2-‐3). 3. Paul, the pastoral theologian, writes to head off the negaGve teaching and consequences of certain false teachers (3:2-‐3ff.). 4. Paul wrote to commend Timothy to the church as well as to give a report about Epaphroditus (2:19-‐30). 5. He also wrote to thank the church for their concern for him and the giNs they had given (4:10-‐20).
abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…. stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one. 2 :1Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-‐ minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambiGon or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “…
Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situaGon, by prayer and peGGon, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 …put it into prac>ce. And the God of peace will be with you.