saul of tarsus from lystra wrote the book of philippians in the bible.
saul of tarsus from lystra wrote the book of philippians in the bible.
who from lystra wrote the book of philippians in the bible?
saul of tarsus
timothy was a native of lystra in lycaonia (anatolia). when paul and barnabas first visited lystra, paul healed a person crippled from birth, leading many of the inhabitants to accept his teaching. when he returned a few years later with silas, timothy was already a respected member of the christian congregation, as were his grandmother lois and his mother eunice, both jews. in , his mother and grandmother are noted as eminent for their piety and faith. timothy is said to have been acquainted with the scriptures since childhood. in there is a suggestion that he was by nature reserved and timid: "when timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the lord".
saint timothy
bullet::::- walvoord, john f. 1971. "philippians: triumph in christ". everyman’s bible commentary. chicago, ill.: moody.









































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online translations of the epistle to the philippians:









































bullet::::- "online bible" at gospelhall.org









































bullet::::- various versions









































online study of philippians:









































bullet::::- letter to the philippians online reading room: commentaries and other resources (tyndale seminary)









































bullet::::- letter to the philippians online reading room: commentaries and other resources (biblicalstudies.org.uk)









































bullet::::- letter to the philippians online reading room: commentaries and other resources (ntgateway.com)









































bullet::::- letter to the philippians online reading room: commentaries and other resources (textweek.com)









































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bullet::::- bible.org introduction to philippians
epistle to the philippians