Commentary on Philippians

Theonas of Alexandria (d. 300)

But look to this as the chief gain you are to make by them, that, in all due patience, ye may discharge the duties of your office religiously and piously-that is, in the love of Christ-and despise all transitory objects for the sake of His eternal promises. Which in truth surpass all human comprehension and understanding,

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