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Philippians
The Letter of the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, commonly known as Philippians, is one of the New Testament epistles written during Paul’s imprisonment, most likely in Rome around AD 60–62.
Philippi was a prominent city in Macedonia, notable for its Roman colony status and its diverse population.
Paul had established the church there during his second missionary journey, making it the first Christian congregation in Europe.
The letter is characterised by its warmth, gratitude, and encouragement, as Paul expresses his appreciation for the Philippians’ support and urges them to remain steadfast in faith and unity despite challenges.
It was on Paul`s second missionary journey which is recorded by Luke in his historical account of the development of this Gentile church in the Acts of the Apostles chapter 16:11-40.
A colony of retired Roman soldiers were based here in Philippi, many of these soldiers had come to believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and had become close friends with the Apostle Paul .
Many of these retired Roman soldiers supported Paul in very practical ways while he was in prison.
The Philippian Christian fellowship sent one of their members called Epaphroditius with the gifts and other helps that Paul may have had.
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