Paul's letters to the Philippians, the Colossians, and Philemon stand as key texts within the New Testament. From encouraging believers to persevere through unjust suffering to highlighting the foundational importance of Christian unity, Paul writes on a wide variety of issues related to the Christian life. In this reader-friendly commentary, pastor Kent Hughes reflects on a number of important themes in these letters, clearly explaining the meaning of the text while helping readers practically apply and faithfully proclaim Scripture's message. Full of memorable illustrations and penetrating wisdom drawn from years of pastoral ministry, this insightful commentary will serve pastors and church leaders for years to come.

Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon cover a wide range of topics, from unjust suffering to Christian unity. This newly updated commentary will help readers understand, apply, and preach God's Word. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

R. Kent Hughes

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Dedication

Epigraph

A Word to Those Who Preach the Word

Acknowledgments

PHILIPPIANS: The Fellowship of the Gospel

Chapter 1 Epigraph

A Particular Joy (1:1, 2)

Chapter 2 Epigraph

Paul's Joyous Thanksgiving (1:3–6)

Chapter 3 Epigraph

Paul's Joyful Affection (1:7, 8)

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Paul's Prayer (1:9–11)

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The Gospel First! (1:12–18a)

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Paul's Joyous Confidence (1:18b–26)

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Worthy Citizens (1:27–30)

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Living Worthily in the Church (2:1–4)

Chapter 9 Epigraph

The Self-Humiliation of Christ (2:5–8)

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Christ's Super-Exaltation (2:9–11)

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On Common Salvation (2:12–18)

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Timothy: One Who Seeks Others' Interests (2:19–24)

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A Man to Honor (2:25–30)

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Rejoicing and Warning (3:1–3)

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From Reveling to Revulsion (3:4–9)

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Paul's Desire to Know Christ Fully (3:10, 11)

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One Thing I Do (3:12–16)

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Stand Firm (3:17—4:1)

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Garrisoned by Peace (4:2–7)

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Good Thoughts (4:8, 9)

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Content in Christ (4:10–13)

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Assurances for the Generous (4:14–20)

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A Fond Farewell (4:21–23)

COLOSSIANS: The Supremacy of Christ

Chapter 24 Epigraph

The Celebration of the Church (1:1–8)

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The Prayer for the Church (1:9–14)

Chapter 26 Epigraph

The Preeminent Christ (1:15–18)

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The Supreme Reconciliation (1:19–23)

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The Supreme Ministry (1:24–29)

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The Supreme Concern (2:1–5)

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The Supreme Charge (2:6, 7)

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The Safeguard against Seduction (2:8–10)

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The Fullness in Christ (2:11–15)

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The Guarding of Your Treasure (2:16–23)

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The Seeking of Things Above (3:1–4)

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The Putting Off, Putting On, I (3:5–11)

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The Putting Off, Putting On, II (3:12–14)

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The Fullness of His Peace, Word, and Name (3:15–17)

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The Christian Family, I (3:18, 19)

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The Christian Family, II (3:20, 21)

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The Christian Family, III (3:22—4:1)

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The Fullness in Communication (4:2–6)

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The Fullness in Fellowship, I (4:7–9)

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The Fullness in Fellowship, II (4:10–14)

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The Fullness of Paul's Heart (4:15–18)

Paul’s letters to the Philippians, the Colossians, and Philemon stand as key texts within the New Testament. From encouraging believers to persevere through unjust suffering to highlighting the foundational importance of Christian unity, Paul writes on a wide variety of issues related to the Christian life. In this reader-friendly commentary, pastor Kent Hughes reflects on a number of important themes in these letters, clearly explaining the meaning of the text while helping readers practically apply and faithfully proclaim Scripture’s message. Full of memorable illustrations and penetrating wisdom drawn from years of pastoral ministry, this insightful commentary will serve pastors and church leaders for years to come.

Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Part 1: Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel (partial)

1\. A Particular Joy (1:1, 2)   
2\. Paul’s Joyous Thanksgiving (1:3–6)   
3\. Paul’s Joyful Affection (1:7, 8)   
4\. Paul’s Prayer (1:9–11)   
5\. The Gospel First! (1:12–18a)   
6\. Paul’s Joyous Confidence (1:18b–26)   
7\. Worthy Citizens (1:27–30)   
8\. Living Worthily in the Church (2:1–4)   
9\. The Self-humiliation of Christ (2:5–8)   
10\. Christ’s Super-exaltation (2:9–11)

Part 2: Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ (partial)

24\. The Celebration of the Church (1:1–8)   
25\. The Prayer for the Church (1:9–14)   
26\. The Preeminent Christ (1:15–18)   
27\. The Supreme Reconciliation (1:19–23)   
28\. The Supreme Ministry (1:24–29)   
29\. The Supreme Concern (2:1–5)   
30\. The Supreme Charge (2:6, 7)   
31\. The Safeguard Against Seduction (2:8–10)   
32\. The Fullness in Christ (2:11–15)   
33\. The Guarding of Your Treasure (2:16–23)   
34\. The Seeking of Things Above (3:1–4)

Part 3: Philemon

45\. The Reconciling Wisdom (1–25)

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