The Joy of the Church in Her Martyrs and Confessors
Philippians 2:17-18
Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.…


I.  IN THEIR FAITHFUL TESTIMONY AND NOBLE TRIUMPH.

II.  IN THE CONFIRMATION OF THE FAITH AND ITS CONSEQUENT DIFFUSION.

III.  IN THE ENCOURAGEMENT AFFORDED BY THEIR EXAMPLE.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

WEB: Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.




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