Who was Philippians 3:17 written to?
Philippians 3:17 was written to the brethren, specifically the Gentile believers in Philippi. Paul addresses them directly, urging them to be followers together of him and to mark those who walk according to his example. The verse is not addressing a general audience but the Philippian believers.
Les explains that Philippians 3:17 is addressed to Gentile believers in Philippi. Paul writes, 'Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them who walk so as you have us, Paul, as an example.' Les emphasizes that this does not take anything away from Jesus, but that Jesus, when He walked in Galilee, was God, and we cannot walk in God's steps. Paul, by contrast, was a man just as human as we are, so his example is one believers can follow.
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
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What does Philippians 3:17 tell believers to do regarding Paul?
Philippians 3:17 commands believers to be followers together of Paul and to mark those who walk as Paul and his companions as examples.