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A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person SingularI, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. Philippians 2:12–18 explains how Christians ought to live, considering all that Christ was willing to do for them. As a part of this, believers should serve God without griping or complaining. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.A trembling, quaking, fear. With constant anxiety not to fail. (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. Wherefore, my beloued, as yee haue alwayes obeyed, not as in my presence onely, but now much more in my absence; worke out your owne saluation with feare, and trembling. It's a blessing that Jesus said this because it lets me know that he doesn't have to be here in physical body for me to live a saved lifestyle. The bible says God has not given us the spirit of timidity, why would God require us to work out our salvation in fear and trembling? To listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.Not, lest. Obeyed - Both God, and me his minister. From tremo; a 'trembling', i.e. While Christ is our Savior, and the author of our salvation, we must accept him and work together with him. Which best represents the problem with the comment? I am asking JESUS for the ability to step into GRACE and LOVE mode. Anything done when one is afraid can lead to disaster. Work out your own salvation - Herein let every man aim at his own things. And even though I know what it means to me, It still sounds like Jesus is pushing me away at times. Praise Jesus, Lord and Savior, for becoming the perfection that we could not be. When one has a teacher teaching them to do mathematics they are later tested ,where they are given some sums to work them out.They have to follow the procedure that the teacher taught them in class or else they will fail and hence be disqualified to continue with the class.The same is in salvation.When we believed Jesus as savior we have to make our faith grow according to the word of God which is the procedure that tests us .Faith come by hearing and by hearing by the word of God.
Now in my absence - When ye have not me to instruct, assist, and direct you. “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” For the main idea is here of the presence of God in them, working out glory through a condition of humiliation, on condition of their fellow-working with Him; so that they shall appear as the "sons of God" and as "lights in the world." Physician heal thyself and saints save thyself. Though you have not seen him, you love him though you do not see him now, but believe in him, you rejoice with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith the salvation of your souls ". Philippians 2 Philippians 2:13 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 2:12 Wherefore - Having proposed Christ's example, he exhorts them to secure the salvation which Christ has purchased. With fear and trembling - With the utmost care and diligence. In all this there is clearly the imperfect but true likeness of the indwelling of Godhead in our Lord's humanity, exalting it through the two-fold humiliation to the unspeakable glory.So that, therefore, so then, so as to. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.In, on, among. A primary pronoun of the first person I.Absence, deficiency, waste. I concur with Zero's commentary. [5.Exhortation and Commendation (Philippians 2:12-30). It's a blessing that Jesus said this because it lets me know that he doesn't have to be here in physical body for me to live a saved lifestyle. As though he is leaving me. From hos and te; so too, i.e. As ye have always - Hitherto. Reading through Deuteronomy is definitely teaching me about His righteousness that we cannot live up to. Quaking with fear.Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a time, if necessary, you may have to suffer griefs through many trials, So that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried with fire, might result in praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. Php 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved. We are to express our salvation and make it known.by giveing dilagence to our walk with god .submiting our selves unto god for it.is him who is at work in us.live it out Philippiens 2 12 Ainsi, mes bien-aimés, comme vous avez toujours obéi, travaillez à votre salut avec crainte et tremblement, non seulement comme en ma présence, mais bien plus encore maintenant que je suis absent; 13 car c'est Dieu qui produit en vous le vouloir et le faire, selon son bon plaisir.… contrariwise.A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.More, rather. Work out your own salvation. Paul’s final plea is for the Philippians to obey God regardless of whether Paul is with them or not. Unless we do our part Christ cannot save us. To allow me to save myself is one of the greatest gifts ever. He insists that it shouldn’t matter whether he himself is at work among them or not because God always is. A primary pronoun of the first person I.From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.In, on, among. It's one of the scariest verses in the Bible to me. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect.But, except, however. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person PluralFeminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. 1 Pet 1 5 9. LeslieG on Philippians 2:12 When Jesus was physically alive, he left many instructions for God's people. Thus therefore.Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person SingularI, the first-person pronoun. It doesn't mean that type of fear, because it also says that the beginning of wisdom is the Fear of the Lord. I think a good walk with God is one that is a healthy mix of fear and love. Hence the Holy Spirit says, "Save yourselves" (Ac 2:40) and "work out your own salvation". (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. When Jesus was physically alive, he left many instructions for God's people.