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Philippians 2:18

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"And in the same manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me." Why dost thou rejoice with them? Seest thou that he shows that it is their duty to rejoice? On the one hand then, I rejoice in being made a libation; on the other, I rejoice with you, in having presented a sacrifice; "and in the same manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me," that I am offered up; "rejoice with me," "who rejoice in myself." So that the death of the just is no subject for tears, but for joy. If they rejoice, we should rejoice with them. …

Homily on Philippians 8 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

Rejoice that you yourselves also have been offered as a sacrifice. "Rejoice with me." I am bringing myself as a sacrifice, and I rejoice in this.

Commentary on Philippians ↗

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

With whom you rejoice in this too; hence he says, likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me: "Rejoice with those who rejoice" (Rom. 12:15).

Commentary on Philippians ↗