The generality of the fathers and other interpreters make no question that this is the same. The other companions may have been too many to mention. Clement also talks about peter and paul, the founders of the church in rome, and other martyrs who are presented as enduring against the envy of those who put them to death chs. Clement in galatians, philippians, and philemon shmoop. Ad 190 and theophilus of antioch later second century. The generality of the fathers and other interpreters make no question that this is the same clement who succeeded st. The early church fathers clement of rome, ignatius, polycarp, irenaeus, tertullian, hippolytus, origen, eusebius agreed that paul authored this book. Pauls macedonian call in troas during his 2nd missionary journey led him to his work in philippi. Just dont confuse him with the later and way more important clement of alexandria.
Clements letter makes reference to several canonical books including genesis, romans, galatians, ephesians, 1 corinthians, and philippians. And i urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story. Pauls fellowlabourer, whose name he mentions as in the book of life phil 4.
Paul seems to accord him a place of special esteem since he. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. Clement encourages them to practice humility and to look to jesus and his apostles as examples. The lenin state library stored its books in the building throughout the soviet. The epistle to the philippians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why the philippians were a source of great joy to paul 2 to learn from pauls attitude concerning persecution, death, and the purpose of life summary paul begins his epistle with his customary salutation followed by an expression of thanksgiving and. The idea of a book like this comes several times in the bible. Loisy maintains that the author of 1 clement was a distinguished roman elder who flourished 140 and that this clement was named in the shepherd of hermas vision, 8.
Rather, it sets out to describe some of its practical implications. Below i have included material on who wrote the book, when it was written, who it was written to, as well as what some of the messages and themes of the book are. He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of christ jesus philippians 1. And i intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the c book of life. Echoes of philippians may be heard in the writings of clement ca.
Pope clement i also known as saint clement of rome, is listed by irenaeus and tertullian as. It is the legacy of one who reflects the apostolic age in all the beauty and evangelical truth which were the firstfruits of the spirits presence with the church. Paul in the epistle to the philippians, where the apostle says that clement s name is written in the book of life. Philippians 14 niv paul and timothy, servants of christ. Paul urges a true yokefellow perhaps the entire philippian church to help eudia and syntyche, who were colaborers with paul in the spread of the gospel along with clement and others and who are in the book of life, to live in harmony with each other 114 4. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Ibn khaldun also mentions it as part of the new testament, 14 suggesting that the book may have been in wide and accepted use in either 14th century spain or egypt. Little is known of this apostolic father beyond a few facts. Yes, i ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with clement and.
There is a long section on the resurrection beginning in chapter 23. Philippians 4, international childrens bible icb the. The material below serves as a basic introduction to the book. But the portrait of jesus christ as a humble servant. Clement of rome is thought to have been born around 35 ce and, if so, could have been a young man at the time paul wrote his epistle to the philippians, in which he mentions a christian named clement. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. The letter includes a call to repentance and an encouragement to pursue holiness. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. They served together with clement and others who worked with me. I urge euodia and i urge syntyche to live in harmony in the lord. And i entreat you also, true yoke fellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose. Clement as doubtless someone who was well known among them.
The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul. A tradition that began in the 3rd and 4th century, has identified him as the clement that paul mentioned in philippians 4. Clement definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. And i entreat you also, true yoke fellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life. Indeed, true companion, i ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in.
Clement s letter makes reference to several canonical books including genesis, romans, galatians, ephesians, 1 corinthians, and philippians. There never seems to have been a question about pauline authorship by the church fathers 1. Jerome says he was an apostolical man, and rufinus that he was almost an apostle. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. The epistle to the philippians introduction author the apostle paul 1. Polycarp, the apostle johns companion, in letter to the philippians, about a. After paul and peter were martyred at rome, clement become a leader, in fact, bishop, of the church there. Help these women, for they laboured with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellowworkers whose names are in the book of life. Clement was a very common name and we know nothing about this person. Jan 02, 2020 clement encourages them to practice humility and to look to jesus and his apostles as examples.
The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. Paul praises as a faithful fellow worker, whose name is written in the book of life philippians 4. This letter was not written for one single purpose. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. He shares with others the aureole of glory attributed by st. Yes, i ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side. But there is great difficulty in admitting this supposition. Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of. It was included with the gospel of john in the fragmentary early greek and akhmimic coptic papyrus designated papyrus 6. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Clement of rome was the first apostolic father of the churcha title given. They served with me in telling people the good news.
Yes, and i ask you also, my true yokemate, to help them, for they have struggled at my side in promoting the gospel, along with clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of. He was apparently one of those who labored with paul in the establishment of the church there. The first epistle of clement is a letter addressed to the christians in the city of corinth. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early. If you look in your new testament at philippians 4. Paul, after linus and anaclet, in the government of the church of rome. The above was written by the apostle paul, but historians are divided on where it was written from corinth, ephesus, rome, and caesarea have all. The famous philippians in the new testament feature four coworkers of the apostle paulthree women lydia, euodia, and syntyche and one man epaphroditusall highly valued for their dedicated leadership in the church and staunch commitment to christ. The words joy, and rejoice occur some 16 times in the book of philippians. It is not likely that the clement of philippians 4. Paul at philippi, mentioned with especial commendation in philippians 4. Epaphroditus carried the philippian letter from rome back to philippi. Paul in the epistle to the philippians, where the apostle says that clements name is written in the book of life. Echoes of philippians are found in the writings of.
There is no evidence that the clement of philippians 4. The entire absence of the spirit of diotrephes 3 john 9, and the close accordance of the epistle, in humility and meekness, with that of st. A primary feature of the gospelas set forth in philippiansis that it demands the shared participation of all believers. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Clement was a disciple of peter, and afterwards bishop of rome. Dominant themes of the epistle to the philippians word. Clement of rome was a first century convert who had that wonderful privilege. Most agree that this was the 10th of the epistles that paul wrote. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Indeed, true companion, i ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
First clement is listed as canonical in canon 85 of the canons of the apostles, showing that first clement had canonical rank in at least some regions of early christendom. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. An introduction to the book of philippians christopher l. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. Klementos is the greek form of the latin clemens, merciful. Clement to corinthians is a letter addressed to the christians in the city of corinth. Clement fell asleep, probably soon after he despatched his letter. Paul says that their names are in the book of life. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. The book of philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel is. Is the clement that paul mentions in philippians 4. Clement of rome in i clement, written to the corinthian church about a. The epistle of paul to the philippians is written in the second person plural, except for the following verse. It ranks with didache as one of the earliestif not the earliestof extant.
Introductory note to the first epistle of clement to the. The letter was composed at some time between ad 70 and ad 140, most likely around 96. But, though clement doubtless wrote the letter, he conceals his own name, and puts forth the brethren, who seem to have met in council, and sent a brotherly delegation chap. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Apr 28, 2010 clement of rome was a first century convert who had that wonderful privilege. Thus one may place the composition of 1 clement between a.