The Believers in the early Philippian church were under great persecution for their faith and were greatly discouraged, but were working diligently to share the Gospel and to obey the will of God no matter what. The Apostle Paul writes to them to commend them for their faith and good deeds and to encourage them to be joyful in the midst of their difficult circumstances because their salvation and reconciliation with God give them great reason to rejoice. Paul tells them that Christ is the ultimate demonstration of humility through the Incarnation (God becoming a man) and they should emulate Him, doing nothing for selfish reasons and never grumbling about their difficulties.
CHAPTER 1 (Verse 21)
CHAPTER 2 (Verses 9–11)
CHAPTER 3 (Verses 7–11)