The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians is written in the second person plural, except for the following verse.
Philippians 4:3 (NASB)
3 Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
This verse appears to be parenthetical, because here we find the Greek word, σύ, which is the second person singular; that is, in the following verse he reverts to the second person plural of address for the remainder of the epistle.
To whom then was Paul referring as the “True Companion” in this verse, if we understand that the epistle was supposed to be addressed to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi” in general (Phil 1:1)?
Was this perhaps some literary device to address each individual in the Philippian Church to take responsibility in helping Euodia and Syntyche to live in harmony?
In other words, was Paul aware of the “Bystander Effect“ (or Genovese Syndrome) in the First Century? The thesis avers that larger numbers of people decrease the likelihood that any one person in particular will step forward to help those in distress; responsibility to help thus remains diffused among the large number of people. That is, the individual must be addressed in order to prompt the response to assist those needing help.
In this context was the “True Companion” therefore each and every believer in Philippi (thus Paul’s attempt to mitigate the “Bystander Effect”), or was perhaps the “True Companion” actually some particular individual person in Philippi? Thoughts?
John Ramos
Alan N Carla Smith David Lewayne Porter Lee Grady Karen Lucas CharismaMAG stands by the Lance Wallnau prophecies ” FBI Absolutely Confirms What Donald Trump Already Prophesied” http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/60952-lance-wallnau-fbi-absolutely-confirms-what-donald-trump-already-prophesied Stan Wayne
Karen Lucas
Lots of things are prophesied. Are all prophecies meant to be supported? It was prophesied that Jesus would die on a cross. Would you have wanted to help pur him there because it was prophesied?
Varnel Watson
I am sure Stan Wayne and Jan Dixon Sykes agree this is one very very valid point. And it’s huge. And its just wonderful we have so many supporters of such points. It will make us great again…
Stan Wayne
I have supported Trump from the beginning till now but would evaluate prophecy on prophets past record
Varnel Watson
I think that the point made here is about Charisma and others making Trump himself a prophet. I for one cannot agree with that. On another hand I am preparing a list of false prophets who prophesied falsely about this election and will publish them at the appropriate time.
Stan Wayne
Very good- are you one;)
Jan Dixon Sykes
Troy, I have heard so many failed prophecies by different leaders in my life, I put no stock in any of them. Even if they’ve been right before. Yes, I want Trump to win. But because I am a nationalist, not a globalist. I don’t want to be a proletariat in Hillary’s dream of a “hemispheric common market with open trade and open borders.”
David Lewayne Porter
Exactly Jan.
Exactly
Varnel Watson
Amalgamation of the prophetic with the political in the Byzantium was called a symbiosis of church and state. In this country we have long recognized a separation of church and state. Though, some calvinistic and Kingdom Now theology have made the way to merge both for what in fact is a ludicrous and utopian church state with a physical Christ present on earth.
Bottom line, Trump is not the prophet of God or to the church. If he is a prophet of someone else we may have arrived at the point of history which Ricky Grimsley has described as being setup for the Antichrist
Jan Dixon Sykes
Trump is nobody’s “prophet.” He is a leader. I want him to lead America.
Varnel Watson
One thing Charles Page is right – – – Once you excell in non-profit you also excel in non-prophet
Carl Murphy
Charisma magazine can call him a dirt bag and have the same affect
Varnel Watson
Well may be Ricky Grimsley whom I say voting 5min ago can tell us
Jan Dixon Sykes
I’ve met the editors of Charisma magazine. They are hungry for articles. So they sometimes print whatever they can get. Not that many people want to write for free. Or next to nothing–like 50 bucks.
Varnel Watson
NOT MUCH
Peter Ciple
Hillary is a murderer! “THE HILLARY E-MAILS” AMERICAN POLITICS NEWS!
Saturday 05th November, 2016
America:
BOMBSHELL: Hacked Hillary Emails Reveal She Knowingly Delayed Benghazi Rescue!
“Hillary Clinton told Congress Ambassador Chris Stevens was her friend.
She left him to die in Benghazi. A new report by the reputable Radar Online reveals that Hillary Clinton refused to send help to the Americans in Benghazi. Hacked emails reveal she refused to send help to the Americans in Benghazi. Four Americans died. She later lied and blamed it on a YouTube video.”
People need to learn the truth.
Tell the truth.
The truth will come out like it or not.
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW:
2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV)
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
http://www.redflagnews.com/headlines-2016/bombshell-hacked-hillary-emails-reveal-she-knowingly-delayed-benghazi-rescue
LINK: BOMBSHELL: Hacked Hillary Emails Reveal She Knowingly Delayed Benghazi Rescue
Peter Ciple
Judgement Day Is Here Clintons Caught Trafficking Children!
https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderEmerickJones/videos/10154704560583459/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
Varnel Watson
Dan Irving Wagner endorsed but went to heaven and left us to pick up the pieces Stan Wayne too left for Australia So much for dominion theology and eschatological escapism