Paul's Letter To The Philippians

Literary Context The main purpose for Paul writing this letter was to thank the Philippians for the gift they had sent him upon learning of his imprisonment, and to let them know about his circumstances (Phil 1:12-26). Paul lets the Philippians know that it is okay they are suffering, because Paul was suffering and Jesus suffered as well (Phil 3:8-12). This suffering was evident that they were on the right side of God and evidence of their salvation (Phil 1:27-29). Hearing that there is some discord among the congregation in Philippi, Paul changes his tone of the letter and writes to them to encourage humility with a view toward unity (Phil 2:1-18; 4:2-3). This paper was to look at a specific verse in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Phil 4:2-3. The passage Phil 4:2-3 is found in the …show more content…
Paul wrote a very specific set of instruction for men and women in his letters in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy. In 1 Cor 14:33b-35, women are to be silent in church, be subordinate and if they have any questions about the gospel they should ask their husband at home. So if women are supposed to be silent, subordinate and not speak in church how are two women being placed at such a high position in the church? Well, this was the same question that the Philippians were asking. Before I bring up what Paul had to say in 1 Tim, I want to assure you that I am aware that 1 Tim in part of the Deutero Pauline Letters, but what is stated in that letter plays a huge role into why these women became such a problem. Paul (maybe) write in 1 Tim 2:8-15, instructions for men and women again, but this time he is more specific on what is expected of women. Paul (maybe) states that women should learn to be silent and full submission to men, and that they cannot teach or have authority over men. “Cannot have authority over men,” that is the big one, how could a women be in charge or seen as an overseer if she has no