Philippians: (subjectively) my favorite Bible book

[faroukfarouk]

I agree that in Segond it's easier or easily to understand
because I'm Francophone! But, I understand in CEV too!

What I also meant was that the way the Segond was translated is clearer; whereas the CEV tends to re-write the whole passage drastically... The KJV, although on the surface may seem harder, also tries to follow the original more closely.

 

[Trying-To-Be-Good]

What I also meant was that the way the Segond was translated is clearer; whereas the CEV tends to re-write the whole passage drastically... The KJV, although on the surface may seem harder, also tries to follow the original more closely.

I'm not really sure to understand what do you mean...
KJV could be a challenge for me to read the Bible in this version.
But, I'm correct with Contemporary English Version,
I read also other versions like Easy to read Version,
Child Version, English Standard Version...

 

[faroukfarouk]

I'm not really sure to understand what do you mean...
KJV could be a challenge for me to read the Bible in this version.
But, I'm correct with Contemporary English Version,
I read also other versions like Easy to read Version,
Child Version, English Standard Version...

English Standard Version is more formal than the others; in other words, it tries to follow the original more closely.

Anyway, if you read Philippians 2.5-11, about the Lord Jesus going to the Cross and God highly exalting Him: it's a wonderful passage!

 

[Trying-To-Be-Good]

English Standard Version is more formal than the others; in other words, it tries to follow the original more closely.

Anyway, if you read Philippians 2.5-11, about the Lord Jesus going to the Cross and God highly exalting Him: it's a wonderful passage!

Yes, I already read it!
I'll be back tomorrow
so have a good night!...

 

[faroukfarouk]

Yes, I already read it!
I'll be back tomorrow
so have a good night!...

Yes, it;s great passage!

Have a nice night!

 

[GoodGRACEshus]

YW, and I love how chapter 4 links joy, prayerfulness and thankfulness, similar to Paul in 1 Thess. 4.16-18

Chapter 4 verse 8: 'Whatever things are true...honest..pure...lovely..of good report...' etc is one of my favorite Bible verses.

Blessings.

Love that verse too. Still in ch4....verses 4-7 and 13 - 19 never fail to uplift the heart grown weary!

 

[faroukfarouk]

Love that verse too. Still in ch4....verses 4-7 and 13 - 19 never fail to uplift the heart grown weary!

I myself keep coming back to chapter 4 of Philippians (as well as to chapter 2). It's a wonderful Epistle, intense, but uplifting.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Love that verse too. Still in ch4....verses 4-7 and 13 - 19 never fail to uplift the heart grown weary!

Yes, it's a wonderful passage; the short Epistle seems to end in great triumph.

 

[Sam91]

I love the way Paul although imprisoned (and I don't know under how much suffering or danger) had his eyes so focused on the Lord and doing His Will. I admire how he had so much joy and love in his heart. Such a beauty in this book. For it to be here still nearly 2000 years later, such a precious gift from the Lord.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I love the way Paul although imprisoned (and I don't know under how much suffering or danger) had his eyes so focused on the Lord and doing His Will. I admire how he had so much joy and love in his heart. Such a beauty in this book. For it to be here still nearly 2000 years later, such a precious gift from the Lord.

Absolutely; the Epistle combines themes such as joy and suffering; with a real focus on the Person and Work of Christ, in His obedience and servant character (chapter 2). I don't tire of re-reading it; my wife and I have read it through repeatedly.

 

[Sam91]

I just wish there was enough time to read all the parts of the bible that you want to. Have a long reading list in my headand this is on it with a fair few other things. Off to read the bible just now as this post has reminded me I actually have a few moments just now.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I just wish there was enough time to read all the parts of the bible that you want to. Have a long reading list in my headand this is on it with a fair few other things. Off to read the bible just now as this post has reminded me I actually have a few moments just now.

"Redeeming the time" (Ephesians 5.16), right?

 

[Sam91]

Yes, my son was restrained in his high chair so had some minutes to focus while he was quiet.

Ouch. Read Ephesians after clicking that link. The Lord has been waking me early a lot of mornings. The time I got up I managed to get the much needed time spent praying and reading His Word. Plus achieved more than I can normally do in 2-3 days. I shall be getting up the next time. It says if He wakes us in the night... or words to that effect.

Thanks

 

[faroukfarouk]

Yes, my son was restrained in his high chair so had some minutes to focus while he was quiet.

Ouch. Read Ephesians after clicking that link. The Lord has been waking me early a lot of mornings. The time I got up I managed to get the much needed time spent praying and reading His Word. Plus achieved more than I can normally do in 2-3 days. I shall be getting up the next time. It says if He wakes us in the night... or words to that effect.

Thanks

So how old is your son? Family time around the Word is very valuable.

 

[Sam91]

21 months. I read to the older ones. He doesn't understand enough. Will be looking for things for him though soon. Christian toddler books etc

 

[faroukfarouk]

21 months. I read to the older ones. He doesn't understand enough. Will be looking for things for him though soon. Christian toddler books etc

So is your wife into reading the Bible with you also? If so, you guys would probably love reading Philippians together!

 

[Sam91]

I'm female, my partner died.

 

[Sam91]

Phillipians has a lot of joy in it. So does the other epistles. I didn't even realise how positive the Book of Revelation is until last week. Even if I don't fully understand it.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I'm female, my partner died.

Oops, of course; Samantha; sorry; I think there was another Sam here and he was a guy; I was momentarily confused. I sympathize with your responsibility with the children on your own.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Phillipians has a lot of joy in it. So does the other epistles. I didn't even realise how positive the Book of Revelation is until last week. Even if I don't fully understand it.

Yes, well books like Philippians and Revelation have a strongly joyful element and reading them all involves 'the washing of water by the word' and has a cleansing influence on our minds even if some of the significance of the words and symbols and concepts escape us sometimes.