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Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures
Chapter 1
Philippians 1
The apostle associates Timothy with himself, as a bishop sharing f§e high functions, whose plenitude belongs to the apostleship. Timothy had accompanied Paul in his journeys to Philippi. Acts xvi. 20.
" What does this mean ? Were there at that time many bishops of one city ? By no means ; but he styled the priests by this name ; for up to that time they used the names promiscuously, and the bishop was even styled deacon." St. Chrysostom.
Through His grace. " That is, if I be assisted, if a greater supply of His Spirit be given me unto salvation." St. Chrysostom.
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