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April 19, 2022

A Victory of the Gospel

Phil. 4: 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. (22) All the saints greet you, and especially those of Caesar's household.

Caesar's household included all who were attached to the palace of Nero. Some of these were converted through contact with Paul and became believers in Christ in Rome. The expression "those of Caesar's household" is both puzzling and encouraging. It is puzzling because we are not altogether sure to whom it refers; it is encouraging because it shows the furtherance of the gospel. The gospel had spread even into the household of Caesar Nero. God's move in His economy had gained even some of Caesar's household. In verse 22 Paul does not say "the royal guard"; he says "Caesar's household." Based upon his use of the word household, we believe that certain members of Nero's family actually were saved. What a tremendous victory! This indicates how worthwhile it is to have fellowship which results in the furtherance of the gospel, in the spread of God's move on earth for His economy. It is significant that in writing to the Philippians Paul deliberately refers to "those of Caesar's household." I believe that Paul had fellowship with these ones, perhaps even telling them that he was writing a letter to the believers in Philippi. Then those brothers and sisters must have asked Paul to send their greetings to the saints in Philippi. This was the reason Paul could say, "All the saints greet you, and especially those of Caesar's household."

Bible verses are taken from the Recovery Version of the Bible and Words of Ministry from Witness Lee, Life-study of Philippians, pp. 269 Both are published by Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, CA. Please visit us at www.emanna.com. Send comments to: [email protected].

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