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In an age of increasing Biblical illiteracy, one trend in commentaries of late is to not deal with the details of grammar, syntax, and Greek vocabulary sufficiently to make clear Paul's meaning in a letter like Philippians. Presumably, this approach is meant to simplify things for the language-challenged readers. Happily, William Varner's commentary on Philippians is the exception to this rule. If you want to know not only what Paul said to the Philippians but what he actually meant, Varner's sane and helpful contribution will shed light on this much beloved and much belabored letter. Ben Witherington, III, Amos Professor of NT for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary This revised edition of Varner's exegetical commentary on Philippians is highly recommended to scholars and students of Scripture. Leaving most introductory issues to other commentaries, Varner focuses on the linguistic features of the letter. His introduction to discourse analysis is particularly helpful to those unfamiliar with that discipline. Readers wishing to explore the language of a particular text are rewarded with a rich and nuanced discussion. The Glossary provides helpful definitions of the technical vocabulary of linguistics. Consulting this commentary is a must to understand the message of this small but important Pauline 'epistle of joy.' Mark Wilson, Director, Asia Minor Research Center, Antalya, Turkey

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William Varner teaches Bible exposition and Greek exegesis at The Master's University. He has led more than fifty trips throughout Israel and has written more than a dozen books, some for laymen and some for scholars, including James: A Commentary on the Greek Text (Fontes, 2017), Anticipating the Advent (Fontes, 2020), and Passionate about the Passion Week (Fontes, 2020).

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