But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
I brought you Philippians to Christ, and my desire is that you present yourselves a living sacrifice to Him. Then it will not grieve me to be offered up as a drink offering to accomplish this your spiritual offering.
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Do your duty without finding fault with it. Mind your work, do not quarrel with it; God's commands were given to be obeyed, not disputed. His service is freedom, His work its own reward. Walk so circumspectly that even the severest censurer may have no occasion to cavil at you.
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Commenting on Philippians 2:14-18
Should Paul pour out his blood as a libation on the sacrifice, their faith, it would confirm them and be acceptable to God. He knew not how soon this might come, yet expected it sooner or later. At his sufferings and death, and all the advantages thereof to Christ, His churches, and himself, he would joy and rejoice.
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