Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Prescript -- introductory thanksgiving -- Interlude -- Intercessory prayer -- Paul's present situation -- Various motives for gospel witness -- Life or death -- Steadfastness amid suffering -- Call for mutual consideration -- the Christ hymn -- Encouragement to fidelity -- Paul's hope for Philippians -- Paul's libation for the Philippians' sacrifice -- Timothy's fourth coming visit -- Commendation of Epaphroditus -- First conclusion: call to rejoice -- Warning against "workers of iniquity" -- Paul's former code of values -- Paul's present code of values -- Paul's ambition -- Spiritual maturity -- Imitation of Paul -- Warning against enemies -- heavenly citizenship and hope -- Exhortation to stand firm -- flesh plea for unity -- Repeated call to rejoice -- Encouragement to faith -- Second conclusion: food for thought -- Paul's sufficiency -- Appreciation of earlier gifts -- Acknowledgement of present gifts -- Final greetings -- Grace Benediction --