# Exposition on Philippians - Author: [Pelagius](https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/authors/pelagius/) - Latin title: *Expositio in epistulam ad Philippenses* - Date: ca. 405–410 (approximate) - Source: Alexander Souter, ed., Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, vol. 2: Text and Apparatus Criticus, Texts and Studies 9.2 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1926) (Latin text: A. Souter (Texts and Studies 9.2, 1926); OCR of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam scan, read by Tesseract) - Translation: Claude, from the original text, unless a passage says otherwise; each passage below gives the translator - Editions and translations: Alexander Souter, Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, 3 vols., Texts and Studies 9 (Cambridge, 1922–1931) - Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/ - Passages: 99 ## Argumentum (prefatory note) - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-0 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:387–388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Pelagius's argument: the Philippians, faithful defenders of the gospel, are urged not to fear Paul's sufferings but to contend for Christ. ### Latin text In Actibus Apostolorum legimus quod ipso praedicante crediderint Philip[p]enses in Christo. hi[i] ergo tantum in fide ac scientia profecerunt, ut euangelium [etiam] praedicarent et defenderent a pseudo- apostolis impugnatum. quapropter ab his tantum sumptus se memorat accepisse, etiam cum alibi praedicaret. hos ergo conlaudans monet ne eius passionibus terreantur, quibus non destruitur Christi euangelium, sed firmatur, dum intellegi datur eum tanta pati pro re falsa uel dubia omnino non posse, ideoque hortatur exemplo suo [eos] libenter usque ad mortem certare pro Christo. ### English translation (Claude) In the Acts of the Apostles we read that the Philippians believed in Christ when Paul himself preached. They therefore made such progress in faith and knowledge that they preached the gospel and defended it when it was attacked by false apostles. For this reason he records that he received support from them alone, even when he was preaching elsewhere. So, praising them, he warns them not to be frightened by his sufferings, by which the gospel of Christ is not destroyed but confirmed, since it is made clear that he could not possibly suffer such things for something false or doubtful; and therefore by his own example he exhorts them to contend gladly for Christ even to death. ### Scripture references - Acts 16:14: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Acts 16:12–40. Souter brackets "also" and "them"; omitted. A running head was removed from the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. pref. (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:387–388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0). ## Philippians 1:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul and Timothy greet the saints at Philippi with their bishops and deacons. ### Latin text Paulus et Timotheus seruus Christi lesu . Ambo send, non ambo aposto!i[: omnia enim apostolus seruus, non omnia seruus apostolus]. Omnibus sanctis in Christo lesu qui sunt Philip\p\is . Quia nemo [hoc tempore] sine Christo sanctus, [et sanctis, non omnibus Philippensibus, etiam paganis]. Cum episcopis et diaconi[bu]s: ### English translation (Claude) "Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus." Both servants, not both apostles. "To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi." Because no one is holy without Christ. "With the bishops and deacons:" ### Scripture references - Phil 1:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "for every apostle is a servant, not every servant an apostle", "at this time", and "and to the saints, not to all the Philippians, including pagans"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-1). ## Philippians 1:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The "bishops" of Philippi are presbyters, since one city could not have several bishops. ### Latin text gratia [deo] uobis et pax a deo patre nostro et domino lesu Christo . Hie episcopos pr[a]esbiteros intellegimus: non enim in una ciuitate plures episcopi esse potuissent, sed hoc etiam in Apostolorum Actibus inuenitur. ### English translation (Claude) "grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Here we understand the bishops to be presbyters: for there could not have been several bishops in one city; but this is found in the Acts of the Apostles too. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:2: quotation, high confidence - Acts 20:28: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Acts 20:17, 28, where the presbyters of Ephesus are called overseers (episcopi). Souter brackets "God" after "grace"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-2). ## Philippians 1:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul gives thanks whenever he remembers the Philippians. ### Latin text [Ego quidem] graiias ago deo nostro super omni[a\ memoria{m\ uestri. Bonorum memoria [cum] gratiarum actione celebratur. ### English translation (Claude) "I thank our God in all remembrance of you." The memory of good people is celebrated with thanksgiving. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "I indeed" in the lemma and "with"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-3). ## Philippians 1:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays for them with joy, not grief over their sins. ### Latin text Semper in oratione mea. Ostendit circa eos dilectionem [suam], pro quibus semper exorat. Pro omnibus uobis. [Quia omnes estis tales.] Cum gaudio orationem faeiens. Non cum tristitia alicuius peccati uestri uel maerore. ### English translation (Claude) "Always in my prayer." He shows his love for them, for whom he always prays. "For you all." "Making prayer with joy." Not with sorrow or grief over some sin of yours. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:4: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "his" and the comment "Because you are all such"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-4). ## Philippians 1:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians have shared in Paul's preaching from the start. ### Latin text Super communications uestra in euangdium. Quia mihi communicatis in euangelio praedicando. A prima die usque nunc. Ab initio fidei uestrae deprecor ut perseueretis. Siue: Quod ab initio communicatis praedicando. ### English translation (Claude) "For your fellowship in the gospel." Because you share with me in preaching the gospel. "From the first day until now." From the beginning of your faith I pray that you persevere. Or: that you have shared from the beginning by preaching. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:5: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-5). ## Philippians 1:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388–389 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God, who began the work in them by teaching, will complete it until their death and Christ's coming. ### Latin text Conjidens hoc ipsum. Confido [me] impetrare. Quod [is] qui coepit in uobis opus bonum. Coepit doctrinam. Siue: Gratiam scientiae largiendo. Perficiet. [Perficiendi id quod docti fuerint uel docebant.] Usque in diem Christi Iesu . Usque ad diem quo de corpore recedatis, ex quo iam ad domini unus quisque [re]seruatux aduentum. ### English translation (Claude) "Being confident of this very thing." I am confident that I shall obtain it. "That he who began a good work in you." He began the teaching. Or: by bestowing the grace of knowledge. "Will perfect it." "Until the day of Christ Jesus." Until the day on which you depart from the body, from which each one is kept for the Lord's coming. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "me", "he", and the comment "Of perfecting what they had been taught or were teaching"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:388–389; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-6). ## Philippians 1:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:389 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's love for the Philippians survives his chains, and they share both his suffering and his joy. ### Latin text Sicut est iustum mihi hoc sentire pro omnibus uobis. Caritas’ [enim] ‘ omnia sperat.’ Eo quod habeam in corde uos et in uinculis meis et in defensione . Tantum uos diligo, ut mihi [omnem] memoriam uestri nec uis tribulatiouis nec sollicitudo defensionis auferre[n]t. Et [in] (xmfirmatione euangelii. Confirmatio euangelii .est constans tolerantia praedicantis. Sodos gaudii mei omnes uos esse . Hoc sentio de uobis et credo, quia, sicut meae tribulationis socii estis, [ita eritis] et gaudii sempiterni. Siue sic: Scio uos ita euangelio credidisse, [ut] etiam in tribulationibus meis pro eius defensione mecum pariter gaudeatis. ### English translation (Claude) "As it is right for me to think this of you all." For love "hopes all things." "Because I have you in my heart, both in my chains and in my defence." I love you so much that neither the force of tribulation nor the anxiety of defence takes away my remembrance of you. "And in the confirmation of the gospel." The confirmation of the gospel is the steady endurance of the preacher. "That you are all partakers of my joy." This I think and believe of you: that as you are partners of my tribulation, so also of everlasting joy. Or thus: I know that you have so believed the gospel that even in my tribulations for its defence you rejoice equally with me. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:7: quotation, high confidence - 1 Cor 13:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 1 Cor 13:7. Souter brackets "for", "all", "in", "so you will be", and "that"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:389; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-7). ## Philippians 1:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:389–390 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul longs for them with Christ's own affection. ### Latin text Testimonium enim mihi reddit dominus quern ad modum desiderem omnes uos in uisceribus Christi [lesu], Siue: Eius inesse uisceribus. Siue: Ita uos desidero tamquam uiscera Christi. ### English translation (Claude) "For God is my witness how I long for you all in the bowels of Christ." Or: that you are within his bowels. Or: I long for you as the very bowels of Christ. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - "Bowels" (uiscera) is the seat of affection. Souter brackets "Jesus"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:389–390; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-8). ## Philippians 1:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays that their love may grow in knowledge. ### Latin text [Et hoc oro,] ut caritas uestra magis ac magis abundet . Ut uos in eo quod habetis, amplius abundetis. In scientia et [iri\ Omni sensu , ### English translation (Claude) "That your love may abound more and more." That you may abound more in what you have. "In knowledge and all understanding," ### Scripture references - Phil 1:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "And this I pray" and "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-9). ## Philippians 1:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Knowledge leads to sincerity, and sincerity to abundant righteousness like Christ's. ### Latin text ut probetis potiom. Notandum quia scientibus maiorem athuc scientiam deprecatur, ut sinceres esse praeualeant in omnibus ; nemo enim aeger ante sanatur quam quo modo sanari possit agnoscat. Et sitis sinceres et sine offensa in die[m] [Iesu] Christi. Sinceris materia est, quae naturam suam seruat, nulla extrinsecus corruptione fucata: tale uinum semper in melius proficit, non in peius. Repleti fructu iustitiae [per Christum Iesum], Ut non solum sinceres ab omni corruptione sitis, sed et[iam] fructu iustitiae abundetis, exemplo Christi, qui non modo malitiam [non] habet, sed etiam bonitate redundat. In gloriam etlaudem dei. Ut glorificetur deus in actibus uestris. ### English translation (Claude) "that you may approve the better things." Note that for those who know he asks still greater knowledge, so that they may be strong enough to be sincere in all things; for no sick person is healed before he knows how he can be healed. "And that you may be sincere and without offence in the day of Christ." Sincere material is that which keeps its own nature, coloured by no corruption from outside: such wine always changes for the better, not the worse. "Filled with the fruit of righteousness." So that you may not only be sincere and free from all corruption but also abound in the fruit of righteousness, after the example of Christ, who not only has no malice but also overflows with goodness. "To the glory and praise of God." That God may be glorified in your actions. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:10: quotation, high confidence - Phil 1:11: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 1:11. Souter brackets "Jesus", "through Christ Jesus", "also", and "not"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-10). ## Philippians 1:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul consoles the Philippians: his imprisonment at Rome has advanced the gospel. ### Latin text Scire autem uos uolo, fratres , quod [ea] quae circa me sunt. Hi[n]c consolatur eos de sua tribulations, quia audierant eum uinctum [in urbe] Roma[e] custodiri. Mdgis ad profectum euangelii itenerant, ### English translation (Claude) "Now I want you to know, brothers, that the things concerning me." From here he consoles them about his tribulation, because they had heard that he was kept in chains at Rome. "Have turned out rather for the progress of the gospel," ### Scripture references - Phil 1:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "those" and "in the city"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-12). ## Philippians 1:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390–391 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Everyone sees Paul is in chains for Christ, not for a crime. ### Latin text ita ut uincula mea manifesto Jierent in Christo in omni praetorio et [in] ceteris omnibus. Non solum non obsunt, sed etiam profuerunt, dum manifestatur me non pro [aliquo] crimine, sed pro Christo omnia sustinere. ### English translation (Claude) "so that my chains have become manifest in Christ in the whole praetorium and to all the rest." They have not only done no harm but have even helped, since it is made plain that I endure everything not for any crime but for Christ. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:13: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in" and "any"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:390–391; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-13). ## Philippians 1:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's chains have made other believers bold. ### Latin text Et plures e[x ] fratribus in domino. Plures mea tribulatione constantes effecti sunt [qua]m doctrina. Confidentes uinculis meis abundantius audent sine timore uerbum dei loqui . Uinculorum meorum exemplo sunt incitati, dum me uide[re]nt [haec] pro Christo libentissime sustinere. ### English translation (Claude) "And most of the brothers in the Lord." More were made steadfast by my tribulation than by teaching. "Trusting in my chains, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God without fear." They have been spurred by the example of my chains, seeing me bear these things most gladly for Christ. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "these things"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-14). ## Philippians 1:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Some preach from envy of Paul, others from good will. ### Latin text Alii quidem [et] propter inuidiam et contentionem. Dum mihi aput credentes gloriam auferre se putant, ne solus mihi uindicare uidear scientiam praedicandi. Aliqui autem et propter bonam uoluntatem Christum praedicant. Alii autem etiam alios saluare uolentes fideliter adnuntiant Christum. ### English translation (Claude) "Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and rivalry." While they think they are taking glory from me among believers, so that I may not seem to claim for myself alone the knowledge of preaching. "But some also from good will." Others, wishing to save others too, proclaim Christ faithfully. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-15). ## Philippians 1:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those who preach from love know Paul is appointed to defend the gospel. ### Latin text Quidam [alii] ex caritate. Quidam uero ex mea caritate adiuuant me, euangelium defensando. Sdentes quoniam in defensione[m] euangelii positus sum. Non human[a]e dilectionis affectu, sed quia sciunt me a deo ad defendendum euangelium ordinatum. ### English translation (Claude) "Some out of love." Some help me out of love for me, by defending the gospel. "Knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel." Not from the feeling of human affection, but because they know that I have been appointed by God to defend the gospel. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "others"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-16). ## Philippians 1:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Some preach to increase Paul's troubles. ### Latin text Quidam autem per contentionem Christum adnuntiant non sincere , existimantes se angustiam susdtare uinculis meis. Alii autem dolose praedicant ad me grauandum, quasi plures discipulos facientem, et doctrina mea totum orbem imple[re cona]nte[m], ut ex hoc saltim maior mihi cumuletur inuidia uel pressura. ### English translation (Claude) "But some proclaim Christ from rivalry, not sincerely, thinking to stir up affliction for my chains." Others preach deceitfully to weigh me down, as one who makes more disciples and fills the whole world with his teaching, so that from this at least greater envy or pressure may be heaped on me. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:17: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:391; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-17). ## Philippians 1:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul rejoices that Christ is preached whatever the motive. ### Latin text Quid enim? dum omni modo , siue per occasionem. Odii uel inuidiae. Siue per ueritatem. Simplicifs] uel pur[a]e praedicationis. Christus adnuntiatur, et in hoc gaudeo , sed et gaudebo. Non mihi cura[e] est qua praedicent mente, dum modo, quod cupio, Christi nomen omnibus innotescat et a multis credatur : quapropter et modo gaudeo et in futuro gaudebo. ### English translation (Claude) "What then? So long as in every way, whether in pretence." Of hatred or envy. "Or in truth." Of simple or pure preaching. "Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice." It is no concern of mine with what intention they preach, provided that, as I desire, the name of Christ becomes known to all and is believed by many: therefore I rejoice now and will rejoice in the future. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:18: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-18). ## Philippians 1:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Even hostile preaching will turn out for Paul's good, since it spreads the church. ### Latin text Scio enim quod hoc mihi procedit ad salutem per uestram obsecrationem. Quod mihi nocere putant, in salutem proueniet, quia non solum per uerbum et passionem meam, sed etiam per odium Christi ecclesia augmentatur. Et subministrationem spiritus lesu Christi . [Qui ad meam omnia salutem gubernat.] ### English translation (Claude) "For I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayer." What they think will harm me will turn out for my salvation, because the church of Christ is increased not only through my word and suffering but also through hatred. "And the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." ### Scripture references - Phil 1:19: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the comment "Who governs all things for my salvation"; omitted. "Through hatred of Christ" (per odium Christi) is taken to mean the hatred of Christ's enemies. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-19). ## Philippians 1:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392–393 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul is unashamed in chains, unlike us, and Christ will be magnified whether he lives or dies. ### Latin text Secundum expectationem et spem meam. Quia de omnibus his expecto et spero mercedem. Quia in nullo confundar. [Neque in uita, neque in morte, neque in contumeliis, neque in opprobriis, apostolus in nullo confundebatur :] nos in omnibus erubescimus, [s]et in quo uituperamur, ultra non facimus, quamuis secundum deum sift] quod cfojeperimus : unde ostendimus nos laudibus hominum seruire, non Christo. apostolus non confundebatur in cat[h]enis[, in mortibus] : nos confundimur in opprobriis. Sed in omni fiducia [ again], sicut semper . Nulla res me poterit deterrere. Et nunc magnificabitur Christus in corpore meo. Inimicis suis insultat, quod ei nocere non ualeant : si enim eum occiderint, martyrio coronabitur; si seruauerint, Christum adnuntiando plurimum faciet fructum. Siue per uitam, siue per mortem. [Et uita mea et mors ad magnificentiam pertinet Christi.] ### English translation (Claude) "According to my eager expectation and hope." Because for all these things I expect and hope for a reward. "That in nothing I shall be put to shame." We are ashamed in everything, and in what we are blamed for we do no more, even if what we have begun is according to God: by which we show that we serve the praises of men, not Christ. The apostle was not ashamed in chains; we are ashamed at insults. "But in all boldness, as always." Nothing will be able to deter me. "So now also Christ will be magnified in my body." He taunts his enemies, that they cannot harm him: for if they kill him, he will be crowned with martyrdom; if they keep him alive, by proclaiming Christ he will bear much fruit. "Whether by life or by death." ### Scripture references - Phil 1:20: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the sentence "Neither in life nor in death nor in insults nor in reproaches was the apostle put to shame", "in deaths", "again", and the final comment "Both my life and my death serve the magnifying of Christ"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:392–393; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-20). ## Philippians 1:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul lives only to build up Christ's body; death is gain. ### Latin text Mihi [enim] uiuere Christus est. Non alia causa uolo uiuere nisi Christi, id est ut eius corpus aedificem. Et mori lucrum. [Coronae.] ### English translation (Claude) "For to me to live is Christ." I wish to live for no other reason than Christ's, that is, to build up his body. "And to die is gain." ### Scripture references - Phil 1:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "for" and the comment "Of a crown"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-21). ## Philippians 1:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Phil 1:22. ### Latin text Quod si uiuere in came , hie mihi fructus operis est. [Si uiuere in carne me uoluerint, habe[b]o tempus operandi.] Et quid digam ignoro : ### English translation (Claude) "But if to live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my work." "And what I shall choose I do not know:" ### Scripture references - Phil 1:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the comment "If they want me to live in the flesh, I shall have time for working"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-22). ## Philippians 1:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul is torn between departing to Christ and remaining. ### Latin text coartor enim e[x] duobus. In tantum [mihi] utraque expediunt, ut quid eligam scire non possim. Desiderium habens dissolui et cum Christo esse , quanto magis melius: ### English translation (Claude) "for I am hard pressed between the two." Both are so much to my advantage that I cannot know what to choose. "Having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better:" ### Scripture references - Phil 1:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to me"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-23). ## Philippians 1:24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-24 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul shows death is not to be feared and promises prophetically to remain for their sake. ### Latin text permanere autem in came necessarium propter uos. Illut melius mihi, istut necessarium uobis. et mortem illos non timere, sed [d]eligere debere suo demonstrat exemplo, et, ne contristentur, mansurum se in carne spiritu prophetico repromittit. ### English translation (Claude) "but to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake." That is better for me, this is necessary for you. By his own example he shows that they ought not to fear death but to choose it; and so that they may not be saddened, he promises with a prophetic spirit that he will remain in the flesh. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:24: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.24 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-24). ## Philippians 1:25 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-25 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393–394 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul knows he will remain for their progress and joy. ### Latin text Et hoc conjidens scio quia manebo. Non solum credo, sed etiam certissime noui. Et permanebo omnibus uobis. [Non mihi, id est,] non mei [tantum] causa [,sed uestri], In uestrum pro fectum et gaudium fidei. Ut [per] profectum [de fructu] fidei uestrae gaudium habeatis. Siue : Ut gaudeatis quia uestra me fides et oratio conseruauit. ### English translation (Claude) "And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain." I do not only believe it but know it most certainly. "And continue with you all." Not for my sake. "For your progress and joy of faith." That you may have joy through the progress of your faith. Or: that you may rejoice because your faith and prayer have preserved me. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:25: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "not for me, that is", "only", "but for yours", "through", and "from the fruit"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.25 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:393–394; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-25). ## Philippians 1:26 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-26 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's return will increase their joy. ### Latin text Ut gloria uestra abundet in Christo Iesu in me per meum aduentum iterum ad uos. Ut uiso me iterum abundantius gratulemini. ### English translation (Claude) "That your glory may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming to you again." That on seeing me again you may rejoice more abundantly. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:26: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.26 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-26). ## Philippians 1:27 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-27 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians must live worthily of the gospel, united like the first church. ### Latin text Tantum digne euangelio Christi [Iesu] conuersemini. Omnia eius praecepta seruantes. Siue : Digne euangelii praedicatoribus conuersari debet[is]. TJt siue cum uenero et uidero uos, siue absens audiam de uobis quia statis in uno spiritu. Sicut legimus quia ‘ erat eis cor unum et anima una, nec quisquam suum [quisque] dicebat, sed erant illis omnia communia.’ Unanimes conlaborantes fide euangelii. Omnis pugna unanimiter adgressa uictoriam parit. ### English translation (Claude) "Only conduct yourselves worthily of the gospel of Christ." Keeping all his commands. Or: you ought to conduct yourselves worthily of the preachers of the gospel. "That whether I come and see you, or am absent, I may hear of you that you stand in one spirit." As we read that "they had one heart and one soul, and no one called anything his own, but they had all things in common." "Labouring together with one mind for the faith of the gospel." Every battle waged with one mind brings victory. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:27: quotation, high confidence - Acts 4:32: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Acts 4:32. Souter brackets "Jesus" and a repeated "anyone"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.27 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-27). ## Philippians 1:28 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-28 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394–395 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Persecution is no cause for fear, since it profits believers as it did the apostles. ### Latin text Et in nullo terreamini ah aduersariis, quae est illis causa perditionis , uobis autem salutis. Neque uersutis disputationibus nec passionibus opprobriisque turbemini, quae uobis magis possunt prodesse ad mercedem, sicut apostoli ‘ibant gaudentes quia pro nomine domini digni habiti sunt contumeliam pati.5 Et [hoc] a deo, ### English translation (Claude) "And in nothing be terrified by your adversaries, which is for them a cause of perdition, but for you of salvation." Be troubled neither by crafty disputations nor by sufferings and reproaches, which can rather profit you for a reward, as the apostles "went away rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer insult for the name of the Lord." "And this from God," ### Scripture references - Phil 1:28: quotation, high confidence - Acts 5:41: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Acts 5:41. Souter brackets "this"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.28 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:394–395; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-28). ## Philippians 1:29 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-29 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God gives the occasion of faith through Christ's coming, but faith itself is voluntary; suffering for Christ brings the reward of martyrdom. ### Latin text quia donatum est uobis pro Christo . Quia uult [s]uos coronari probatos, sicut lob permittitur temptari, quia nec uinci habebat, et eius gloria amplianda erat, aduersario superato [atque confuso]. Non tantum ut in eo credatisy sed ut etiam pro illo patiamini. Occasio fidei a deo donata est, quia, nisi uenisset Chxistus et docuisset, non utique crederemus. ceterum [fidem] uoluntariam esse in Actibus legimus. non solum ergo ut fidei meritum, sed etiam martyrii praemium habeatis[, dum uos temptari deus patitux, ut uincatis]. ### English translation (Claude) "because it has been granted to you for Christ." Because he wills that his own be crowned when they have been proved, as Job is allowed to be tempted, because he was not going to be overcome, and his glory was to be increased when the adversary was defeated. "Not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him." The occasion of faith was given by God, because, unless Christ had come and taught, we would certainly not believe. But we read in the Acts that faith is voluntary. So it is granted not only that you may have the merit of faith but also the reward of martyrdom. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:29: quotation, high confidence - Job 1:12: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's statements that God gave the "occasion" of faith and that faith is voluntary are translated exactly. Job: Job 1:12; 2:6. Souter brackets "faith" and "while God allows you to be tempted, so that you may overcome"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.29 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-29). ## Philippians 1:30 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-1-30 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians' struggle is the same as Paul's, in which he glories. ### Latin text Eundem certamen habentes , quale et uidistis in me et nunc audistis de me. Nihil noui patimini, sed hoc quod et praesentes uidistis in me, et nunc de me absentes audistis: non sit ergo uobis indignum ilia pati in quibus nos conspicitis gloriari. ### English translation (Claude) "Having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear of in me." You suffer nothing new, but what you saw in me when you were present and now hear of me in your absence: let it not then seem unworthy to you to suffer the things in which you see us glory. ### Scripture references - Phil 1:30: quotation, high confidence - Acts 16:23: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Paul's sufferings at Philippi: Acts 16:19–24. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 1.30 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/1-30). ## Philippians 2:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Phil 2:1. ### Latin text Si qua ergo con solatio in Christo, [Si in omni tribulatione ab ipso" solo consolamini: non sit uestraconsolatiopatrimonium terrenum]. Si quod soladum caritatis, [Caritas Christi, non amicorum]. Si qua sodetas spiritus, [Spiritalium, non carnalium.] Si qua uiscera [et] miserationis, [Uestri potius miseremini quam parentum. J ### English translation (Claude) "If there is therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels of compassion," ### Scripture references - Phil 2:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets all the comments in this section ("If in every tribulation you are consoled by him alone: let not your consolation be an earthly inheritance"; "The love of Christ, not of friends"; "Of spiritual, not carnal things"; "Have compassion on yourselves rather than on your parents"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:395; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-1). ## Philippians 2:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul asks them to complete his joy by unity in love. ### Latin text Implete gaudium meum. [Quod iam habeo ex parte: in talibus enim discipulis doctor exultat. Aliter:] Si qua mihi a uobis consolatio exhibetur in Christo, si quod solacium caritatis, si qua uos spiritus societas conectit, si qua sunt aput uos uiscera pietatis, hoc mihi praestate quod rogo, ut gaudium meum in unitatis dilectione suppleatis. Ut ipsam sapiatis, omnes eandem caritatem hdbentes. [In alterutrum omnes.] Unanimes , unum sentientes. [Nolite caritatem scindere sentiendo diuersa.] ### English translation (Claude) "Fulfil my joy." If any consolation is shown to me by you in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit binds you, if there are any bowels of devotion in you, grant me what I ask: that you complete my joy in the love of unity. "That you be of the same mind, having the same love. Of one accord, of one mind." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Which I already have in part: for a teacher exults in such disciples. Otherwise:", "Toward one another, all", and "Do not split love by thinking differently"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-2). ## Philippians 2:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Counting others as superiors makes patience under injury easy. ### Latin text Nihi[l] per contentionem neqice per inanem gloriam . Ne aliquit non dei aemulatione faciatis, sed ut quis aliis melior uideatur. Sed in humilitate [mentis] alterutrum exi8timantes superiorem sibi. Si omnes a quibus iniuriam patimur , superiores arbitr[ar]emur, facile patientiam serua[re]mus : nemo enim [uel] a patre uel a domino aegre se fert iniuriam consecutum. ### English translation (Claude) "Doing nothing through rivalry or vain glory." That you do nothing out of anything but zeal for God, but for someone to seem better than others. "But in humility, each esteeming the other better than himself." If we considered all from whom we suffer injury to be our superiors, we would easily keep patience: for no one takes it hard to have received injury from his father or his master. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The first comment is compressed in the text ("lest you do anything not from zeal for God, but so that one may seem better than others"). Souter brackets "of mind" and "or"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-3). ## Philippians 2:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must seek others' good. ### Latin text Non quae sua sunt singuli cogitantesy sed ea quae aliorum . Non quae nobis solis expediunt, sed quae et aliis prosunt. ### English translation (Claude) "Each looking not to his own things, but to those of others." Not to what benefits only us, but to what helps others too. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:4: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-4). ## Philippians 2:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396–397 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul urges Christ's humility; Pelagius notes a common divinity-based reading and takes the passage of Christ as man. ### Latin text Hoc enim sentite in uobis [quod [et] in Christo Iesu.] [Uult ostendere Christum non propter se, sed propter alios passum. Siue:] Tam humilis sensus in uobis sit quam fuit in Christo. Multi praeterea hunc locum ita intellegunt, quod secundum diuinitatem se humiliauerit Christus, secundum formam uidelicet dei, secundum quam aequalitatem dei non rapinam usurpauerit quam naturaliter possidebat, et exinaniuerit se, non substantiam euacuans, sed honorem inclinans, formam serui, hoc est, naturam hominis induendo, et per omnia ut [homo] tantum modo apparendo atque humdiftatis suae] oboedientia nec crucis mortem recusando. [sed quo modo haec expositio Arm calumniam effugiat uidere non possumus, qui nihil magis agit quam ut filium asserat esse minorem, si hie dicatur ‘secundum diuinitatem’ exaltatus a patre et nomen] accepisse, quod antea non habebat. Quod [et] in Christo Iesu. Secundum quod unctus est et ‘Iesufs]’ nomen accepit, hoc est, secundum hominem. ### English translation (Claude) "For have this mind in you." Let there be in you as humble a mind as was in Christ. Many moreover understand this passage to mean that Christ humbled himself according to his divinity, that is, according to the form of God, according to which he did not seize as robbery equality with God, which he possessed by nature, and that he emptied himself, not emptying out his substance but bowing down his honour, by putting on the form of a servant, that is, human nature, and by appearing in all things only as a man, and in the obedience of his humility not refusing even the death of the cross ... received, which he did not have before. "Which was also in Christ Jesus." According as he was anointed and received the name "Jesus," that is, according to the man. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:5: quotation, high confidence - Phil 2:6: allusion, high confidence - Phil 2:7: allusion, high confidence - Phil 2:8: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the rest of the lemma ("which was also in Christ Jesus"), the words "He wishes to show that Christ suffered not for himself but for others. Or:", and a long passage objecting to the first reading ("but how this interpretation escapes the slander of Arius we cannot see, since he does nothing more than assert that the Son is lesser, if it is said here that he was exalted by the Father 'according to divinity' and ... a name"); with these left out the sentence breaks off, marked "...". The bracketed passage explains why Pelagius prefers to refer the passage to Christ's humanity. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:396–397; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-5). ## Philippians 2:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:397 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ was in God's form, or sinless in God's image, and equal with God. ### Latin text Qui cum in forma dei es8et. In quo erat [deus]. Siue: Quia absque peccato erat, ad imaginem scilicet dei. Non rapinam arbitratus est esse se aequalem deof ### English translation (Claude) "Who, being in the form of God." In which he was God. Or: because he was without sin, that is, in the image of God. "Did not think it robbery to be equal with God," ### Scripture references - Phil 2:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "God" after "in which he was"; with it left out the comment reads "in which he was." ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:397; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-6). ## Philippians 2:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:397–398 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ hid his divinity in humility and truly became man, "likeness" implying reality. ### Latin text sed semet ipsum exin[n]aniuit. Quod erat humihtate celauit, dans nobis exemplum, ne in hia gloriemur quae forsitan non habemus. Formam serui aceipiens. Ita ut etiam pedes lauaret discipulorum. In similitudinem homi num foetus . Interdum similitudo recipit ueritatem: nam ‘ genuit Adam [filium] secundum [imaginem et] similitudinem [suam, et uocauit nomen eius] Seth,’ [in similitudinem autem humanam humilitatefm], discipulis autem seruiendo, cum omnium dominus esset, ostendit]. Et hdbitu inuentus ut homo. Hie, ut uerum est, sicut 4 quasi unigeniti a patre,’ ita intellegendum. ### English translation (Claude) "but emptied himself." What he was he concealed by humility, giving us an example, lest we glory in things which perhaps we do not have. "Taking the form of a servant." So that he even washed the disciples' feet. "Made in the likeness of men." Sometimes likeness admits truth: for "Adam begot Seth according to his likeness." "And found in fashion as a man." Here, as it is true, it is to be understood like "as of the only-begotten of the Father." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:7: quotation, high confidence - John 13:5: allusion, high confidence - Gen 5:3: quotation, high confidence - John 1:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: John 13:5; Gen 5:3; John 1:14. Souter brackets "son", "image and", "his, and called his name", and the words "but he showed human humility by serving his disciples, though he was Lord of all"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:397–398; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-7). ## Philippians 2:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:398 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ's death on the cross is the example of perfect obedience. ### Latin text Humiliauit se[met] ipsum foetus oboediens usque ad mortem. Ut nobis perfect[a]e oboedientiae monstraret exemplum. Mortem autem cruds. Qua nulla mors potest esse deterior. ### English translation (Claude) "He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death." To show us an example of perfect obedience. "Even the death of the cross." Than which no death can be worse. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:8: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:398; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-8). ## Philippians 2:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:398–399 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Godhead exalted the humbled man Christ, whose example of service believers must follow. ### Latin text Propter quod et deus ilium exaltauit9 et donauit illi nomen. Quia se ita adsumptus homo humiliare dignatus est, diuinitas, quae [se] humiliari non potest, eum, qui humiliatus fuerat, merito exaltauit. sed et illi donatum est nomen, qui ante non habuit. unde recte locus hie secundum humanam [magis] naturam intellegendus est quam diuinam. si ergo et nos exaltari cupimus, exemplo Christi fratribus seruiamus: si enim ille dominus et magister seruis et discipulis ministrauit, quanto magis nos aequalibus et maioribus seruire debemus, et deo ac sanctis eius usque ad mortem etiam oboedire, [ne] magis trum humilem superbi discipuli non sequamur et d[ominu]m mitem serui contemnamus ingrati ! Quod est super omne nomen. ‘Cui enim angelorum dixit: Filius meus es tuV ### English translation (Claude) "Wherefore God also exalted him and gave him a name." Because the man who was assumed deigned so to humble himself, the Godhead, which cannot be humbled, rightly exalted him who had been humbled. And a name was given to him who did not have it before. Hence this passage is rightly to be understood of the human nature rather than the divine. If then we too desire to be exalted, let us serve our brothers after Christ's example: for if he, Lord and Master, ministered to servants and disciples, how much more ought we to serve equals and superiors, and to obey God and his saints even to death, lest as proud disciples we fail to follow a humble master, and as ungrateful servants despise a meek Lord! "Which is above every name." "For to which of the angels did he say: You are my Son?" ### Scripture references - Phil 2:9: quotation, high confidence - Heb 1:5: quotation, high confidence - Ps 2:7: quotation, medium confidence - John 13:14: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotation: Heb 1:5 (Ps 2:7). Washing feet: John 13:14. Souter brackets "himself", "rather", and "lest"; with "lest" omitted the final clause reads awkwardly and is translated by sense. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:398–399; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-9). ## Philippians 2:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:399 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: All creation adores the man assumed with the Word, who shares the Father's glory. ### Latin text V t in nomine leS'Uomne genu jlectat[ur] caelestium et terrestrium. Ut omnes simul hominem cum uerbo adorent adsumptum. Et infemorum. Hie infernorum custodes inducit. Et omnis lingua confiteatur. Omnium gentium scilicet. Quia dominus lesus [Christus] in gloria est dei patris . Hoc est, in natura et gloria deitatis/ dum eiusdem [est] gloriae cuius [est] pater. ### English translation (Claude) "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and on earth." That all together may adore the man assumed with the Word. "And under the earth." Here he brings in the guardians of the underworld. "And every tongue confess." That is, of all nations. "That the Lord Jesus is in the glory of God the Father." That is, in the nature and glory of the Godhead, since he is of the same glory as the Father. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:10: quotation, high confidence - Phil 2:11: quotation, high confidence - Isa 45:23: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 2:11. Souter brackets "Christ" and "is" twice; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:399; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-10). ## Philippians 2:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:399–400 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians must work out their salvation with reverent fear, especially in Paul's absence. ### Latin text Itaque, dilectissimi [fratres], sicut semper obaudistis . Exemplo eius qui ‘usque ad mortem obaudiuit.’ Non ut [in] praesentia mei tantum . Quasi serai ad oculum seruientes. Sed muUo magis in absentia mei nunc . Quia si quit me praesente liberals agebatis, [citius emendari aut] corrigi poteratfis]. Cum metu et tremore uestram salutem operamini. Non cum neglegentia, sed sicut [ait] lob : uercbar omnia opera mea [propter deum], sciens quod non parceres delinquent ’ et: ‘super humilem et quietum et trementem uerba dei spiritus sanctus ‘requiescit.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore, dearly beloved, as you have always obeyed." By the example of him who "obeyed unto death." "Not as in my presence only." Like slaves serving to the eye. "But much more now in my absence." Because if you did anything rather freely when I was present, it could be corrected. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Not with negligence, but as Job says: "I feared all my works, knowing that you would not spare the offender," and: "the Holy Spirit rests upon the humble and quiet and the one who trembles at God's words." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:12: quotation, high confidence - Phil 2:8: quotation, high confidence - Eph 6:6: allusion, medium confidence - Job 9:28: quotation, high confidence - Isa 66:2: quotation, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: Phil 2:8; Eph 6:6; Job 9:28 (Latin form); Isa 66:2 (Latin form). Souter brackets "brothers", "in", "sooner amended or", "says", and "for God's sake"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:399–400; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-12). ## Philippians 2:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:400 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God works our willing by persuasion and promises, and our accomplishing by his word; both remain ours as well. ### Latin text Deus est enim qui operator in nobis et uelle [et] perjicere. Uelle operatur suadendo et praemia promittendo, perficere operatur dicendo: ‘qui perseuerauerit usque in finem, hie saluus erit.5 ceterum si perficere non est nostrum omnino, nec uelle, quia utrumque eadem hoc loco definitions tenetur. Pro bona uoluntate. Si in ea maneatis. ### English translation (Claude) "For it is God who works in us both to will and to accomplish." He works the willing by persuading and by promising rewards; he works the accomplishing by saying: "He who perseveres to the end will be saved." Otherwise, if accomplishing is not ours at all, neither is willing, because both are held under the same definition in this passage. "For his good will." If you remain in it. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:13: quotation, high confidence - Matt 10:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's interpretation (God works the will by persuasion and promise) is translated exactly. The quotation is Matt 10:22. Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:400; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-13). ## Philippians 2:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:400–401 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God's children must obey without complaint and shine blameless in a perverse world. ### Latin text Omnia autem facile sine murmuratione. Ingratus seruus [est] qui grauia domini [sui] queritur esse praecepta: qui enim murmurat de praeceptis, dubitat de praemiis. hie etiam si operatur, non est sine querella: unde [et] alibi ait: ‘neque murmuraueritis, sicut quidam,’ et cetera. Et [k]iesitationibus. De mercede futura. Ut sitis inreprehensibiles [et] simplices sicut Jilii dei imrnaculati.. Sicut uos deus fecit, considerate [debetis] [enim] cuius filii [utique] sitis, qui, cum in omnibus [purus] ac sanctus sit, filios non potest habere degeneres. In medio nationis prauae et peruersae. Quae omnem rationabilis naturae ordinem peruertit et perdidit. Inter quos paretis sicut luminaria in mundo. Sic luceat dei genus in genere humano, sicut sol et lima inlumina[n]t mundum. ### English translation (Claude) "But do all things without grumbling." He is an ungrateful servant who complains that his master's commands are heavy: for whoever grumbles about the commands doubts the rewards. Such a one, even if he works, is not without complaint: hence he says elsewhere: "nor grumble, as some," and the rest. "And hesitations." About the future reward. "That you may be blameless and simple as sons of God without blemish." As God made you, consider whose sons you are, who, since he is holy in all things, cannot have degenerate sons. "In the midst of a crooked and perverse nation." Which has perverted and ruined the whole order of rational nature. "Among whom you shine as lights in the world." So let God's race shine in the human race, as the sun and moon light up the world. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:14: quotation, high confidence - Phil 2:15: quotation, high confidence - 1 Cor 10:10: quotation, high confidence - Deut 32:5: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 2:15. The quotation is 1 Cor 10:10. Souter brackets "is", "his", "also", "and", "you ought", "for", "certainly", and "pure"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:400–401; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-14). ## Philippians 2:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians' steadfastness will be Paul's glory on the day of Christ. ### Latin text Uerbum uitae continentes . Ut per uos qui inluminantur, [et] exemplo confirmentur et uerbo. Ad gloriam meam. 'Gloria patris filii filiorum,’ [sic]ut ait Salamon. In die[m] Christi [ Iesu ;]. [In die iudicii Christi.] Quia non in uacuum cucurri, neqite in uacuum laboraui. Qui[a] talem deo populum adquisiui. ### English translation (Claude) "Holding fast the word of life." So that those who are enlightened through you may be confirmed by example and by word. "To my glory." "The glory of sons is their father," as Solomon says. "In the day of Christ." "That I did not run in vain, nor labour in vain." Because I have won such a people for God. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:16: quotation, high confidence - Prov 17:6: quotation, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Prov 17:6, in a form reversing the Vulgate ("the glory of sons is their fathers"); as printed it reads "the glory of the father of sons", translated by the sense Pelagius needs. Souter brackets "and", "Jesus", and "On the day of Christ's judgment"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-16). ## Philippians 2:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul rejoices even at the prospect of death, since their faith is his offering to God. ### Latin text Sed et si superimmolor sacrifidum et obsequium jidei uestrae, gaudeo et [con]gratulor nobis omnibus . Sed etiam si occidar, quia sacrificium [et obsequium] fidei uestrae obtuli deo, uincit profectus uestri gaudium tristitiam poenae uel mortis. Siue: lam non timeo mori, sacrificio uestrae fidei consummate. Siue : Quia uestrae fidei ministraui. ### English translation (Claude) "But even if I am poured out upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and rejoice with you all." But even if I am killed, because I have offered to God the sacrifice of your faith, the joy of your progress overcomes the sorrow of punishment or death. Or: now I do not fear to die, since the sacrifice of your faith is completed. Or: because I have ministered to your faith. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "con-" in "rejoice with" and "and service"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-17). ## Philippians 2:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401–402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians should share Paul's joy at his possible death. ### Latin text Id ipsum autem et uos gaudete et congratvlamini mihi. Quia grande mihi praemium est pro uobis occidi. Siue: Quia mild expedit solui. ### English translation (Claude) "And in the same way you also rejoice and rejoice with me." Because it is a great reward for me to be killed for you. Or: because it is good for me to be released. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:18: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:401–402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-18). ## Philippians 2:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul hopes to send Timothy, speaking cautiously in hope in the Lord. ### Latin text Spero autem in domino Iesu [Christo] Timotheum cito me mittere nobis. Dat exemplum non temere [quid] definiendi, Bed omnia in spe domini promittendi. Ut et ego bono animo sim , cognitis quae circa uos sunt Ut sciam si uos meae passiones minime terruerunt. ### English translation (Claude) "But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon." He gives an example of not rashly fixing anything, but of promising everything in hope in the Lord. "So that I too may be of good cheer when I know your affairs." That I may know whether my sufferings have not frightened you. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:19: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Christ" and "anything"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-19). ## Philippians 2:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Phil 2:20. ### Latin text Neminem enim habeo tarn unanimem, qui sincera affectione de uobis sollidtus sit. [Qui ita mecum pro omnium salute sollicitus sit.] ### English translation (Claude) "For I have no one so like-minded, who will be sincerely anxious for you." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:20: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the comment "Who is anxious with me for the salvation of all"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-20). ## Philippians 2:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Others seek their own interests, not Christ's. ### Latin text Nam omnes [quae] sua [sunt] quaerunt. Commodum uel quietem, nolentes pro aliena tribulari salute. Non quae sunt Christi [Iesu]. Non curantes de corpore uel exemplo Christi, qui pro omnium salute mori minime recusauit. ### English translation (Claude) "For all seek their own." Their own advantage or rest, unwilling to be troubled for others' salvation. "Not the things of Christ." Not caring for the body or example of Christ, who did not at all refuse to die for the salvation of all. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "things", "are", and "Jesus"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-21). ## Philippians 2:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Timothy has served with Paul like a son. ### Latin text Experimentum autem eius cognosdte. [Ut qualis sit noueritis.J Quoniam sicut patri[s] JUius , mecum seruiuit in euangelio [Christi]. [Statim] secundum hominem propter homines factus obaudiens usque ad mortem. ### English translation (Claude) "But know his proof." "That as a son with a father, he has served with me in the gospel." Made obedient, as man and for men's sake, even unto death. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "That you may know what he is like", "Christ", and "At once"; omitted. The final comment applies Phil 2:8 to Timothy's service and is translated as printed. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-22). ## Philippians 2:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Phil 2:23. ### Latin text Hunc ergo. [Qui talis est.] Spero [me] mittere [uobis] mox ut uidero quae drca me sunt. [Modo enim incertus sum]. ### English translation (Claude) "Him therefore I hope to send as soon as I see how things go with me." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Who is such", "me", "to you", and "For now I am uncertain"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-23). ## Philippians 2:24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-24 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402–403 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul hopes to come himself, not only to send Timothy. ### Latin text Confido autem in domino quod [ et ] ipse cito ueniam [ad uos]. Non solum ilium mitto, quern unicum habeo [in] solacium. ### English translation (Claude) "But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall come soon." I do not only send him, whom I have as my one comfort. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:24: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "also", "to you", and "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.24 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:402–403; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-24). ## Philippians 2:25 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-25 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphroditus, Paul's fellow worker and the Philippians' apostle, is being sent back. ### Latin text Necessarium uobis arbitraius sum Epafroditum , fratrem [et] cooperarium. Cooper atorem propter euangelii [opus]. Et commilitonem meumy uestrum autem apostolum. Commilito propter honorem, quia et ipse aeceperat in illis apostolatus officium. Et ministrum negotii mei mittere ad uos. [Qui meae uenit necessitati ministrare pro uobis.] ### English translation (Claude) "I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, brother and fellow worker." Fellow worker because of the work of the gospel. "And my fellow soldier, but your apostle." Fellow soldier because of honour, because he too had received among them the office of apostleship. "And minister of my need." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:25: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and", "work", and the comment "Who came to minister to my need on your behalf"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.25 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-25). ## Philippians 2:26 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-26 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphroditus longed for them and was troubled that they had heard of his illness. ### Latin text Quoniam quidem omnes uos desiderabat. Caritatem eius circa illos sollicitam commendat, ut et ipse [ab eis] amplius diligatur. Et irmestus erat propter[ea ] quod audieratis ilium injirmatum. [Tristitiae uestrae causa maestus erat eo quod uos per infirmitatis suae nuntium nimium contristatos pauerit.] ### English translation (Claude) "Since he was longing for you all." He commends his anxious love for them, so that he too may be loved more by them. "And was distressed because you had heard that he was ill." ### Scripture references - Phil 2:26: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "by them" and the comment "He was sad for your sadness, because by the news of his illness he had alarmed you too much"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.26 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-26). ## Philippians 2:27 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-27 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403–404 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God spared Epaphroditus for further fruitful work and spared Paul further grief. ### Latin text Nam et injirmatus fuit usque ad mortem. [Non de se, sed de uobis maestus erat, ne forte uos audita infirmitate ipsius tristaretis.] Sed deus misertus est eius. Ut maiorem docendo colligat fructum. Non solum autem illiy sed [etiam] et mihi , ne tristitiam super tristitiam haberem. Ne tristitia[m] carceris tristitia[m] desolationis augeret. ### English translation (Claude) "For indeed he was sick unto death." "But God had mercy on him." That by teaching he might gather greater fruit. "And not on him only but on me also, lest I have sorrow upon sorrow." Lest the sorrow of bereavement increase the sorrow of prison. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:27: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the comment "He was sad not for himself but for you, lest perhaps you be saddened on hearing of his illness" and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.27 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:403–404; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-27). ## Philippians 2:28 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-28 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul sends Epaphroditus quickly for their joy and his relief. ### Latin text Festinantius ergo misi ilium, ut uiso eo iterum yaudeatis . Pro cuius absentia [tristari] uos noui. Et ego sine tristitia sim. Quam mihi uestra tristitia generabat. ### English translation (Claude) "I have sent him therefore the more speedily, so that seeing him again you may rejoice." For whose absence I know you to be saddened. "And that I may be without sorrow." The sorrow that your sorrow was causing me. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:28: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to be saddened"; the sense with it is translated. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.28 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-28). ## Philippians 2:29 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-29 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians are to welcome Epaphroditus and honour such ministers. ### Latin text Excipite ergo ilium in domino cum omni gaudio. Soluentes si quod scrupulum de eius tarditate animus forte susceperat. Et eiusmodi cum honor e habetote. Non solum hunc qui uester est doctor, sed et omnes qui tabs sunt gratiae, honorate. ### English translation (Claude) "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy." Dismissing any scruple your mind may perhaps have conceived about his delay. "And hold such men in honour." Honour not only this man, who is your teacher, but all who are of such grace. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:29: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.29 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-29). ## Philippians 2:30 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-2-30 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphroditus risked death to serve Paul in prison on the Philippians' behalf. ### Latin text Qu[on]ia[m ] propter opus Christi usque ad mortem accessit. Quia uincto mihi non timuit in carcere ministrare. Tradens animam suam. [In manus inimicorum : hoc est, paratus ad mortem.] Ut impleret id quod [ex] uobis de-erat circa meum ojficiutn. Ut reliquum uestrum erga me solus implere[t] [possit] [obsequium]. ### English translation (Claude) "Because for the work of Christ he came near to death." Because he was not afraid to minister to me in prison while I was in chains. "Handing over his life." "That he might fill up what was lacking from you in your service toward me." That he alone might fulfil your remaining duty toward me. ### Scripture references - Phil 2:30: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Into the hands of enemies: that is, ready for death", "from", "could", and "service"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 2.30 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/2-30). ## Philippians 3:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul repeats his teaching because the Philippians need it, as a garden needs frequent water. ### Latin text Reliquum, fratres mei, gaudete in domino. Non [in] rebus humanis uel in aliquo praeter quam in domino gaudeatis. Eadem uobis mihi scribere quidem non [est] pigrum. [Eadem repetere,] quae iam praesens dixeram. Uobis autem necessarium . Sicut [h]orto crebrius inrigari. ### English translation (Claude) "Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord." Rejoice not in human affairs or in anything except in the Lord. "To write the same things to you is not irksome to me." The things I had already said when present. "But for you it is necessary." As a garden must be watered more often. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in", "is", and "To repeat the same things"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-1). ## Philippians 3:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404–405 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul warns against false apostles who tear down the gospel. ### Latin text Uidete canes. Hi[n]c contra pseudo-apostolos [agit], Christi euangelium lacerantes. Uidete malos operarios. Qui quod nos bene construximus [et gloriamur], destruere conantur. Uidete condsionem. [Concisio potius quam circumcisio sunt dicendi.] ### English translation (Claude) "Beware of dogs." From here he deals with the false apostles, who tear the gospel of Christ. "Beware of evil workers." Who try to destroy what we have built well. "Beware of the concision." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "deals", "and we glory", and the comment "They are to be called concision rather than circumcision"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:404–405; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-2). ## Philippians 3:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christians are the true circumcision, cutting off the vices of the whole flesh. ### Latin text Nos enim sumus drcumcisio , qui spiritu deo seruimus. Nos sumus ueri Iudaei, qui non [in] unius membri pellem, sed totius carnis [simul] uitia amputamus, spiritaliter scilicet circumcisi. Et gloria mur in Christo lesu , et non in came confidimus. [In sola fide Christi, non in circumcisione carnali.] ### English translation (Claude) "For we are the circumcision, who serve God in the Spirit." We are the true Jews, who cut off not the skin of one member but the vices of the whole flesh, being circumcised spiritually. "And glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in", "together", and the comment "In faith in Christ alone, not in fleshly circumcision"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-3). ## Philippians 3:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul had every fleshly ground for confidence: born a Jew, circumcised on the eighth day, a Pharisee. ### Latin text Quamquam [et] ego habeam confidentiam et in came . Ne quis putet me hoc ideo dicere, quia ego gloriandi causam non habeam, et idcirco non glorier. Si quis alius uidetur conjidere in came, e[r]go magis, circumcisus octaua die ex genere Istrahel. Quia ex illis [forte] aliqui proselyti erant, ego autem octaua die secundum genus, non post annos, ut aliquifs] peregrinus. De tribu Beniamin. Quae semper fuit cum Iuda coniuncta. Hebraeus ex Hebraeis. [Non ex gentibus proselytus.] Secundum legem Pharisaeus . Legis peritus, [uel diuisus a turba,] qui non pos8em [non] nosse quid probarem. ### English translation (Claude) "Though I too have confidence even in the flesh." Lest anyone think I say this because I have no ground for glorying, and therefore do not glory. "If anyone else thinks he has confidence in the flesh, I more: circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel." Because some of them were proselytes, but I was circumcised on the eighth day according to birth, not after years like some foreigner. "Of the tribe of Benjamin." Which was always joined with Judah. "A Hebrew of the Hebrews." "As to the law a Pharisee." Skilled in the law, who could not fail to know what I approved. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:4: quotation, high confidence - Phil 3:5: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 3:5. Souter brackets "also", "perhaps", the comment "Not a proselyte from the Gentiles", "or separated from the crowd", and "not"; with "not" omitted the last clause reads "who could not know what I approved", and the sense with it is translated. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-4). ## Philippians 3:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405–406 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul excelled in the law's righteousness but now counts it nothing beside faith in Christ. ### Latin text Secundum aemu- lationem persequens ecclesiam dei. Tantam habui aemulationem ut nescius etiam dei ecclesia[m] insectarer. Secundum iustitiam quae ex lege est. Primus fui in omnibus, [in] quibus illi [in] falso gloriantur, sed quia hoc tempore ilia non ualere cognoui, ideo [ea] nullius duco momenti [s]et tamquam impedimenta proicio, quibus me uitam adquirere posse putabam. Conuersatus sine querel[l\a. Omnium iustificationum et caerimoniarum purificationumque mandata complebam, sed haec nulla putaui, dum modo crederem Christo, quern lex ipsa promiserat. ### English translation (Claude) "As to zeal, persecuting the church of God." I had such zeal that unknowingly I even persecuted the church of God. "As to the righteousness which is from the law." I was first in all the things in which they falsely glory; but because I recognized that they have no force at this time, I count them of no importance and throw them away as hindrances, by which I thought I could gain life. "Living without complaint." I fulfilled the commands of all the ordinances, ceremonies, and purifications; but I counted these nothing, provided I believed in Christ, whom the law itself had promised. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "them" and "and"; omitted. The comment on "righteousness from the law" runs into the next clause ("living without complaint"), and the lemma is translated where it stands. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:405–406; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-6). ## Philippians 3:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The law's gains were real in their time but are worthless beside Christ, as bronze beside gold. ### Latin text Sed \cd\ quae mihi lucra fuerunt , haec duxi propter Christum detrimentum [esse]. Ad comparationem inuenti auri contemnitur aeramentum, quamuis utrumque ab uno sit conditum et pro temporis qualitate necessarium. ### English translation (Claude) "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ." In comparison with gold found, bronze is despised, though both were made by one maker and are necessary according to the nature of the time. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to be"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-7). ## Philippians 3:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul counts everything refuse beside knowing Christ. ### Latin text Uerum tamen existimo omnia detrimentum esse propter eminentem scientiam Christi [Iesu domini mei], propter quern omnia detrimentum feci et arhitror ut stercora. Stercora ciborum sunt reliquiae et rerum quondam utilium purgamenta. Ut Christum lucri faciam ### English translation (Claude) "Yet indeed I count all things loss because of the excellent knowledge of Christ, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as dung." Dung is the remains of food and the refuse of things once useful. "That I may gain Christ" ### Scripture references - Phil 3:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Jesus my Lord"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-8). ## Philippians 3:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406–407 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul seeks not the righteousness of the law, earned by labour, but God's righteousness given to Christians by faith alone. ### Latin text et inueniar in illo. Ut Christum habeam caput et eius membrum inueniar. Non habens meam iustitiam quae ex lege est. Hoc est, meo labore quaesitam. Sed illam quae ex fide est Christi , quae ex deo [est] iustitia in fide . Sed illam quae a deo proprie sola fide collata est Christiania. ### English translation (Claude) "and be found in him." That I may have Christ as head and be found his member. "Not having my own righteousness, which is from the law." That is, sought by my own labour. "But that which is from the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is from God in faith." But that which is conferred properly by God through faith alone on Christians. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - "By faith alone" (sola fide) is Pelagius's phrase. Souter brackets "is"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:406–407; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-9). ## Philippians 3:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Knowing Christ's resurrection leads one to avoid sin. ### Latin text Ad agnoscendum eum [et uirtutem resurrectionis eitts ]. Ut beneficium eius perfecte cognoscam et uim resurrectionis ipsius, quia ideo resurrexit ut et nos similiter resurgamus: qui autem hoc uere cognoscit, satis agit omnino ne peccet. Et societatem passionum eius , ### English translation (Claude) "To know him." That I may know perfectly his benefit and the power of his resurrection, because he rose so that we too may rise likewise: and whoever truly knows this takes every care not to sin. "And the fellowship of his sufferings," ### Scripture references - Phil 3:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and the power of his resurrection" in the lemma; omitted, though the comment explains it. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-10). ## Philippians 3:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul strives for the resurrection of the perfect, not the general resurrection all must share. ### Latin text configurati morti ipsius . Si [enim] compatimur, et conuiuemus. Si quo modo occurram ad resurrectionem quae est ex mortuis . Ad illam quae perfectorum est proprie, non illam quam etiam inuitos habere necesse est. ### English translation (Claude) "being conformed to his death." For if we suffer with him, we shall also live with him. "If by any means I may attain to the resurrection from the dead." To the one which belongs properly to the perfect, not the one which even the unwilling must have. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:11: quotation, high confidence - 2 Tim 2:11: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The comment echoes 2 Tim 2:11–12; Rom 8:17. Souter brackets "for"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-11). ## Philippians 3:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul has not yet reached perfection but presses on to the merit of his apostleship. ### Latin text Non quod iam acceperim [,aut iam iustificatus sim ]. Quia finis mundi nondum aduenit, et in spe est quod credimus, non in re. Aut iam perfectus sim . Athuc de hac perfectione et de tali resurrectione suspensus sum. Sequor autem si comprehendam in quo [et] comprehensus sum a Christo. Si comprehendam meritum apostolatus, in quo apostolatu a Christo sum comprehensus. ### English translation (Claude) "Not that I have already received." Because the end of the world has not yet come, and what we believe is in hope, not in reality. "Or am already perfect." I am still waiting for this perfection and such a resurrection. "But I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ." If I may lay hold of the merit of apostleship, in which apostleship I was laid hold of by Christ. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "or am already justified" and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-12). ## Philippians 3:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407–408 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul forgets past labours and presses toward the gospel's perfection. ### Latin text Fratres, ego me non arbitror apprehendisse [adhuc]. Se humiliando omnibus gloriam tollit et uniuersos prouocat ad profectum. Unum autem , posteriora quidem obliuiscens , et ea [uero] quae sunt [in] priora , appetens . [Hoc solum scio quia cotidie proficio et] praeteritum laborem non computans ad priora festino. Siue: Legis obliuiscens ad perfecta euangelii praecepta me tendo. ### English translation (Claude) "Brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold." By humbling himself he takes away glory from all and provokes everyone to progress. "But one thing: forgetting what lies behind, and reaching forward to what lies ahead." Not counting my past labour, I hasten toward what lies ahead. Or: forgetting the law, I stretch out toward the perfect commands of the gospel. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:13: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "yet", "indeed", "in", and "This only I know, that I make progress daily and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:407–408; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-13). ## Philippians 3:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Only the victorious will receive the heavenly prize. ### Latin text Ad destinatum [per-] sequorj [ad brabium] supemae uocationis dei in Christo lesu . [Quod perfectis deus in Christo promisit in caelis,] quod non nisi uincentes accipient. ### English translation (Claude) "I press on toward the goal, to the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus." Which only the victorious will receive. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "for the prize" and "What God promised to the perfect in Christ in heaven"; omitted, so the comment begins "Which". ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-14). ## Philippians 3:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The perfect forget the old and pursue the new; perfection of knowledge is meant here. ### Latin text Quicumque ergo perfecti [sumus],hoc sentiamus . [Quo modo ergo negat se esse perfectum, si alii sunt, nisi humilitatis gratia hoc dictum accipias?] quicumque perfectus est, hoc sentiat, uetera [scilicet] obliuiscenda et noua sectanda, quia perfecti debent esse discipuli Christi, licet superius de perfectione praemii, hie uero de scientiafe] sit locutus. Et si quit aliter sapitis , et hoc [uobis] deus reuelauit. [Si quit alia uobis ratione dominus reuelauit. ‘aliter,’ inquit, non ‘aliut’: hoc est, alia adsertione, non fide.] ### English translation (Claude) "Let as many of us, therefore, as are perfect be of this mind." Whoever is perfect, let him think this: that old things are to be forgotten and new things pursued, because the disciples of Christ ought to be perfect; though above he spoke of the perfection of reward, here of knowledge. "And if in anything you think otherwise, God has revealed this too." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "we are", "namely", "to you", and two comments: "How then does he deny that he is perfect, if others are, unless you take it as said out of humility?" and "If the Lord revealed something to you by another argument: 'otherwise,' he says, not 'something else', that is, by another line of argument, not another faith"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-15). ## Philippians 3:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408–409 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must walk in the perfection of the new covenant, not only know it. ### Latin text Uerum tamen ad quod peruenimus. Ad perfectionem noui testamenti. Ut idem sapiamus. [‘Idem’ sit, licet aliter adstruatur.] Et in eo ambulemus . Non enim scire sufficit sine facto. ### English translation (Claude) "Nevertheless, to what we have attained." To the perfection of the new covenant. "That we be of the same mind." "And walk in it." For knowing is not enough without doing. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Let it be 'the same', though argued differently"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:408–409; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-16). ## Philippians 3:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians should imitate Paul and those like him. ### Latin text Imitatores mei estote , fratres[, et cognosdte ]. [Me sequimini, non falsos apostolos.] Et obseruate eo$ qui sic ambulant , sicut habetis formam nos\tram\ . Dupliciter dicitur obseruari, nel ad imitandum, ut hie, uel ad cauendum, sicut ad Romanos ‘ obseruate, ait,] i eos qui dissentiones et offendicula faciunt.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Be imitators of me, brothers." "And observe those who walk so, as you have our pattern." "Observe" is said in two senses: either for imitating, as here, or for avoiding, as to the Romans: "observe," he says, "those who cause dissensions and offences." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:17: quotation, high confidence - Rom 16:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Rom 16:17. Souter brackets "and know" and "Follow me, not false apostles"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-17). ## Philippians 3:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The enemies of the cross are those who trust in the law's ceremonies, or the Jovinianists who rejected fasting. ### Latin text Nammulti ambulant, quos saepe dicebam uobis. De ipsis dicit qui spem passionis Christi, per quam peccata dimissa sunt, auferentes, in Iegis caerimoniis collocabant. Potest et de Iouinianistis accipi, qui ieiuniorum adflictionem et omnem corporis cruciatum in luxuriant et epulas conuert[er]unt. Nunc uero et Jlens dico , inimicos crucis Christi . [Notandum quo[d uero] aff ectu omnium salutem optauerit, qui etiam inimicos crucis Christi deflebat, ultro in interitum properantes.] ### English translation (Claude) "For many walk, of whom I often told you." He speaks of those who, taking away the hope of Christ's passion, through which sins are forgiven, placed it in the ceremonies of the law. It can also be taken of the Jovinianists, who turned the affliction of fasts and every bodily discipline into luxury and feasting. "And now I tell you even weeping, enemies of the cross of Christ." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:18: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The Jovinianists were followers of Jovinian (condemned ca. 390), who denied the higher merit of virginity and fasting. Souter brackets the comment "Note with what feeling he desired the salvation of all, who wept even for the enemies of Christ's cross, hastening of their own accord to destruction"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-18). ## Philippians 3:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409–410 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The enemies of the cross serve their belly and glory in circumcision. ### Latin text Quorum finis interitus . Quia in corruptione[m] seminant carnis. Quorum deus uenter est. Qui [se] in hoc putant deo seruire, si com[m]edant, non audientes prophetam dicentem : ‘si manducaueritis [et biberitis], nonne uobis manduca[bi]tis [et bibetis]? 5 Et gloria in confusione ipsorum [,qui terrena sapiunt ]. In circumcisione uerecundi membri. ### English translation (Claude) "Whose end is destruction." Because they sow in the corruption of the flesh. "Whose god is their belly." Who think they serve God in this, if they eat, not listening to the prophet who says: "If you eat, do you not eat for yourselves?" "And their glory is in their shame." In the circumcision of the shameful member. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:19: quotation, high confidence - Zech 7:6: quotation, high confidence - Gal 6:8: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Zech 7:6. "Sow in corruption": Gal 6:8. Souter brackets "themselves", "and drink", "and drink", and "who mind earthly things"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:409–410; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-19). ## Philippians 3:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The believer's citizenship is in heaven, from which Christ will come. ### Latin text Nostra autem conuersatio in cadis est. Hoc non potest dicere terrenis uitiis mancipatus. TJnde et[iam ] saluatorem expectamus dominum [nostrum] lesum Christum . [Qui caput est nostrum.] ### English translation (Claude) "But our citizenship is in heaven." One enslaved to earthly vices cannot say this. "From which also we await the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ." ### Scripture references - Phil 3:20: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "also", "our", and the comment "Who is our head"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-20). ## Philippians 3:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/0/#p-3-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ will transform believers' bodies, as the transfiguration showed for the living and the dead. ### Latin text Qui reformabit corpus humilitatis nostra#, conformem [corpori] gloria# suae . Sicut monstrauit in monte[m], cum unum ex uiuentibus [et] unum ex mortuis claritatis suae corpori configura[ui]t, exemplum resurrectionis et in mortuis et in uiuis ostendens. Secundum operationem [suam], qua possit [etiam] subicere sibi omnia . [Qua non solum conformabit nos, sed etiam corpori suo omnia faci[e]t esse subiecta. Siue :] Secundum [hanc] potentiam qua sibi cuncta subiecit, etiam hoc illi possibile est. ### English translation (Claude) "Who will transform the body of our humiliation, conformed to his glory." As he showed on the mountain, when he conformed one of the living and one of the dead to the body of his glory, showing an example of resurrection both in the dead and in the living. "According to the working by which he is able to subject all things to himself." According to the power by which he subjected all things to himself, this too is possible for him. ### Scripture references - Phil 3:21: quotation, high confidence - Matt 17:3: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The transfiguration with Elijah (living) and Moses (dead): Matt 17:2–3. Souter brackets "body", "and", "his", "even", "this", and the words "By which he will not only conform us, but will also make all things subject to his body. Or:"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 3.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/3-21). ## Philippians 4:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410–411 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians are Paul's joy and crown; their hope rests in faith in Christ alone. ### Latin text Itaque, fratres mei carissimi et desideratissimi. [Qua perfections.] Gaudium [meum] et corona mea. Per uos [enim] in praesenti laetificor [et] in futuro coronabor. [&ic state in domino , carissimi .] In sola Christi fide, [ut superius conprehendi,] spem ponentes et in conuersatione caelesti. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore, my dearest and most longed-for brothers." "My joy and my crown." Through you I am gladdened in the present and shall be crowned in the future. Placing your hope in faith in Christ alone and in the heavenly way of life. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "By what perfection", "my", "for", "and", the lemma "So stand in the Lord, dearly beloved", and "as I said above"; omitted. The last comment refers to the bracketed lemma. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:410–411; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1). ## Philippians 4:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:411 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul urges two learned women to agree in the Lord. ### Latin text Euhodiam rogo et Syntychen deprecor id ipsum sapere in domino . [Quod dixi, id est, unum : mecum] hae mulieres scientes erant legis, qua[s] similiter ut istos eadem sentire commonet et hortatur. ### English translation (Claude) "I beseech Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord." These women were knowledgeable in the law, and he warns and exhorts them, like the others, to think the same. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "What I said, that is, one: with me"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:411; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-2). ## Philippians 4:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:411–412 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul asks his companion to help the women who taught at home, and assures all his helpers their names are in the book of life. ### Latin text Etiam [rogo] et te, [carissime,] Germane compar. € Germanus ’ dictus est nomine, qui ei compar erat officio. Adiuua Mas quae mecum laborauerunt in euangelio. Non uiros, sed feminas, quae non in ecclesia, sed in domo erant docentes. Cum Clemente et ceteris adiutoribus meis . [Clemens ex-philosopho, magnae doctrinae uir, qui Romae episcopus fuit.] Quorum nomina sunt in libro uitae . Ne moleste ferant sua nomina in [hac] epistula non comprehensa, scripta esse dicit in caelis. huius libri et[iam] Moses et Dauid meminit, et dominus in euangelio. ### English translation (Claude) "Yes, and you, true companion." He was called "Germanus" by name, who was his companion in office. "Help those women who laboured with me in the gospel." Not men, but women, who taught not in the church but at home. "With Clement and the rest of my fellow workers." "Whose names are in the book of life." So that they may not be upset that their names are not included in this letter, he says they are written in heaven. Both Moses and David mention this book, and the Lord in the gospel. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:3: quotation, high confidence - Exod 32:32: allusion, high confidence - Ps 69:28 (68:29 LXX): allusion, high confidence - Luke 10:20: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius takes Germane ("true") as a proper name. Moses: Exod 32:32; David: Ps 69:28 (68:29 LXX); the Lord: Luke 10:20. Souter brackets "I ask", "dearest", "this", "also", and the comment "Clement, a former philosopher, a man of great learning, who was bishop of Rome"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:411–412; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-3). ## Philippians 4:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul repeats his call to rejoice and asks that their gentleness be known to all. ### Latin text Gaudete in domino semper. [Quia saeculi gaudium non habetis.] Iterum dico, gaudete. Repetit, ut magis ac magis gaudium confirmetur. Modestia uestra nota sit omnibus hominibus . Iudaeis et ### English translation (Claude) "Rejoice in the Lord always." "Again I say, rejoice." He repeats it so that joy may be confirmed more and more. "Let your modesty be known to all men." To Jews and ### Scripture references - Phil 4:4: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The comment runs on into the next section. Souter brackets the comment "Because you do not have the joy of the age"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-4). ## Philippians 4:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers need not be anxious under persecution, because the Lord is near. ### Latin text gentibus omnibusque qui uos persequuntur et tribulant. Dominus prope est. [‘ Scit quid opus sit uobis ante quam petatis ab eo.’ Siue:] [Ideo] de ingruentibus malis sollicitudinem gerere non debetis, cum dominum uobis proximum esse optime noueritis, secundum illut: 4 iuxta est dominus his qui tribulato sunt corde.’ ### English translation (Claude) Gentiles and all who persecute and afflict you. "The Lord is near." Therefore you ought not to be anxious about the evils that press upon you, since you know very well that the Lord is near you, according to that saying: "The Lord is near to those who are of a troubled heart." ### Scripture references - Phil 4:5: quotation, high confidence - Ps 34:18 (33:19 LXX): quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Ps 34:18 (33:19 LXX). Souter brackets "'He knows what you need before you ask him.' Or:" (Matt 6:8) and "Therefore"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-5). ## Philippians 4:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers should pray with thanksgiving, not anxiety or complaint. ### Latin text Nihil solliciti sitis. 4 Nolite cogitare quid manducetis [a]ut quid induamini: haec enim gentes inquirunt.’ Sed in omni oratione et obsecratione cum gratiarum aciione postulationes uestrae innotescant aput deum . Non cum murmuratione atque tristitia, ut possit oratio uestra digna esse auribus saluatoris, si pro omnibus quae patimini gratias referatis, sicut apostoli iaciebant. ### English translation (Claude) "Be anxious about nothing." "Do not think about what you will eat or what you will put on: for the Gentiles seek these things." "But in all prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Not with grumbling and sadness, so that your prayer may be worthy of the Saviour's ears, if you give thanks for all that you suffer, as the apostles did. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:6: quotation, high confidence - Matt 6:31: quotation, high confidence - Matt 6:32: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Matt 6:31–32. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-6). ## Philippians 4:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412–413 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ's peace, which prayed for his persecutors, overcomes every rage. ### Latin text Et pax dei , quae superat omnem mentem , custodial corda uestra et corpora uestra in Christo Iesu . Qua malos sustinet[e] et ingratos. et Christi pax, qua pro suis persecutoribus exorabat, si recogitetur, omnem mentem furiosam exsuperat et inclinat. [haec ergo pax corda et intellegentias uestras in exemplo Christi custodial] ### English translation (Claude) "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your bodies in Christ Jesus." By which you bear with the wicked and ungrateful. And the peace of Christ, by which he prayed for his persecutors, if it is recalled, overcomes and subdues every furious mind. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:7: quotation, high confidence - Luke 23:34: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma reads "bodies" where the Vulgate has "minds". Christ's prayer: Luke 23:34. Souter brackets the last sentence ("Let this peace therefore guard your hearts and understandings after Christ's example"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:412–413; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-7). ## Philippians 4:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:413 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Human nature knows how to love the good, and believers must dwell on every virtue. ### Latin text De cetero,fratres. Ad extremum, ut omnia breuiter comprehendam. Quaecumque sunt uera. [Permanentia.] Quaecumque pudica , quaecumque iusta, quaecumque casta , quaecumque amabilia , quaecumque bonae opinionis. Quia omnia natura humana nouit diligere et laudare quod bonum est. Si qua uirtus , si qua laus [disdplinae], haec cogitate , ### English translation (Claude) "Finally, brothers." At the end, to sum up everything briefly. "Whatever things are true." "Whatever are modest, whatever are just, whatever are chaste, whatever are lovely, whatever are of good report." Because human nature knows how to love and praise everything that is good. "If there is any virtue, if any praise, think on these things," ### Scripture references - Phil 4:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's statement about human nature is translated exactly. Souter brackets "Abiding" and "of discipline"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:413; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-8). ## Philippians 4:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:413–414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must not only think on virtues but practise them, and then God will be with them. ### Latin text quae [et] dididstis et accepistis et audistis et uidistis in me, [Uirtus] tolerantiae siue laus conuersationis et reliqua bona, quae et didicistis uerbo et accepistis [sanctorum] exemplo [et audistis auribus et uidistis oculis]: haec tantum cogitate. Haec agile. [Non enim sola sine actu sufficit cogitatio. haec posteriora ilia explanant superiors.] Et deus pads [et dilec tionis] erit uobiscum. Tunc erit deus uobiscum, si haec non [tantum] modo cogitetis, sed etiam faciatis. ### English translation (Claude) "which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me." The virtue of endurance or the praise of conduct and the other good things, which you learned by word and received by example: these alone think on. "These do." "And the God of peace will be with you." God will be with you then, if you not only think these things but also do them. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Virtue", "of the saints", "and heard with your ears and saw with your eyes", "For thought alone without action is not enough; these latter words explain the former", "and of love", and "only"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:413–414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-9). ## Philippians 4:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul rejoices that the Philippians' care for him has revived. ### Latin text Gauisus sum autem in domino magnifice, qu[on]ia[m ] tandem aliquando rejloruistis , [ut\ pro me sentiatis, in quo et sentiebatis ; occupaii autem eratis. Iterum [flore] boni operis florere coepistis, qui mei [in]memores, occupatione, non uoluntate, [arefacti] fueratis effeeti. ### English translation (Claude) "I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at length you have flourished again in thinking of me, as you were thinking; but you were occupied." You have begun again to flower in good work, who had become forgetful of me through occupation, not through will. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "that", "with the flower", "un-", and "withered"; the sense of the comment with "unmindful" is translated. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-10). ## Philippians 4:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul rejoices for their fruit, not his need, since he is content in all things. ### Latin text Non [quasi] propter penuriam dico . Non propter meam inopiam, sed propter uestrum fructum dico me esse gauisum. Ego enim didici in quibus suffidens sum [esse], A Christo omnia aequanimiter ferre sum doctus. ### English translation (Claude) "I do not speak because of want." I say that I rejoiced not because of my need but because of your fruit. "For I have learned to be content in whatever state I am." I have been taught by Christ to bear all things with an even mind. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:11: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "as if" and "to be"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-11). ## Philippians 4:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul is neither elated by plenty nor broken by want. ### Latin text Sdo et humiliari; scio et abundare: in omni et in omnibus imbutus sum et saturari [et] esurire , et abundare et paenuriam pati. Ut nec abundantia extollar ne[c] frangar inopia. ### English translation (Claude) "I know how to be humbled; I know how to abound: in everything and in all things I have been instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need." So that I am neither lifted up by abundance nor broken by need. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-12). ## Philippians 4:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ strengthens Paul by understanding and teaching. ### Latin text Omnia possum in eo qui me confirmat, Dans intellegentiam, uel sua doctrina confirmans. ### English translation (Claude) "I can do all things in him who strengthens me." By giving understanding, or strengthening me by his teaching. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:13: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's explanation of the strengthening (understanding, teaching) is translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-13). ## Philippians 4:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's contentment does not lessen the reward of their generosity. ### Latin text Uerum tamen bene fecistis , communicantes tribulations meae. Non enim debuit mea [a]equanimitas uestram impedire mercedem. ### English translation (Claude) "Nevertheless you did well in sharing in my tribulation." For my contentment ought not to hinder your reward. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:14: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-14). ## Philippians 4:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414–415 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians alone supported Paul from the beginning. ### Latin text Sdtis autem et uos, Philip- \j)]enses, quod in prindpio euangelii, quando exiui a Macedonia , [n]ulla mihi ecclesia communicauit. Quando profectus sum, scitis quia uos solos, a quibus sumptus acciperemus, elegimus, fideliores uos omnibus iudicantes. In ratione dati et accepti , nisi uos soli . Illi dati, ego accepti. Siue: Dantes carnalia et spiritalia accipientes. ### English translation (Claude) "And you Philippians also know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me." When I set out, you know that I chose you alone from whom to receive support, judging you more faithful than all. "In the account of giving and receiving, except you only." They of giving, I of receiving. Or: giving fleshly things and receiving spiritual ones. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Leaked apparatus was removed from the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:414–415; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-15). ## Philippians 4:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians supported Paul repeatedly. ### Latin text Quia et \in\ Thessalonice[n ] semel et bis in usum mihi misistis. Non solum Corinthum. ### English translation (Claude) "For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again for my need." Not only at Corinth. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:16: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-16). ## Philippians 4:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul values the spiritual fruit of their giving, not the gift. ### Latin text Non quod quaero datum , sed requiro fructum abundantem in uerbo uestro. Abundans fructus orationis est, cum sanctis etiam absentibus ministratur. ### English translation (Claude) "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek fruit abounding in your account." The fruit of prayer is abundant when saints are ministered to even in their absence. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma reads "in your word" (uerbo), translated "account"; Pelagius's comment speaks of "prayer" (orationis), perhaps for operationis. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-17). ## Philippians 4:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415–416 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Philippians' gift is a sacrifice pleasing to God, as alms are when offered by the holy. ### Latin text Habeo autem omnia et abundo; repletus sum accipiens ab Epafrodito quae a uobis missa sunt. Prouocat eos laudando et gratias referendo. Odorem [ bonae ] suauitatis. [Odor suauitatis] non in re oblata, sed in mentis deuotione consistit, sicut sacrificium [Noe] grate deus scribitur odoratus, cum ipse dicat se nec carnibus nec sanguine animalium delectari. Hostiam acceptam, placentem deo . Notandum quod elemosyna hostia appelletur et sicut a sanctis oblata accepta est, ita eorum qui in peccatis durauerint, reprobatur. ### English translation (Claude) "But I have all things and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you." He spurs them on by praise and thanks. "An odour of sweetness." The odour of sweetness consists not in the thing offered but in the devotion of the mind, as God is written to have smelled the sacrifice of Noah with pleasure, though he himself says that he does not delight in the flesh or blood of animals. "An acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God." Note that almsgiving is called a sacrifice, and as it is accepted when offered by the saints, so it is rejected from those who have persisted in sins. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:18: quotation, high confidence - Gen 8:21: allusion, high confidence - Ps 50:13 (49:13 LXX): allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Noah: Gen 8:21; God not delighting in the blood of animals: Ps 50:13 (49:13 LXX); Isa 1:11. Souter brackets "good", "Odour of sweetness", and "Noah"; omitted. A running head was removed from the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:415–416; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-18). ## Philippians 4:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The perfect desire only God's riches, which he will supply. ### Latin text Deus autem meus impleat omne desidenum uestrum secundum diwUias sms in gloria in Christo Iesu. Quia [a]ut perfecti aba desiderate non poterant nisi [qui] qu[a]e [sunt] secundum diuitias dei, non saeculi, [et quae] ad gloriam pertinent [Christi]. ### English translation (Claude) "And may my God fulfil all your desire according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Because the perfect could not desire anything except what is according to the riches of God, not of the age, and pertains to glory. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:19: quotation, high confidence - Phil 4:20: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The comment is garbled in the text and translated by sense. Souter brackets "who", "are", "and which", and "of Christ"; omitted. The lemma reads "desire" (desiderium) where the Vulgate has "need". ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-19). ## Philippians 4:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul greets the saints, which shows that some people were truly holy and not sinners, so holiness is possible. ### Latin text Salutate omnem sanctum in Christo Iesu. [Salutanl uos qui mecum sunt fratres .] Erant ergo [h]om[i]nes sancti, quos solos [et omnes] praecipit salutan, sicut et in omnibus epistulis facit, et procul dubio uerum dixisse credendus est. et si uere sancti erant, peccatores utique non erant, et qui non peccatores, sed sancti [erant], tarn poterant esse quod erant, quam poterant non esse quod non erant. igitur sanctos homines esse hac ratione possibile est. ### English translation (Claude) "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus." There were, then, holy men, whom alone he commands to be greeted, as he does in all his letters, and without doubt he is to be believed to have spoken truly. And if they were truly holy, they were certainly not sinners; and those who were not sinners but holy were able to be what they were just as they were able not to be what they were not. Therefore it is possible, on this reasoning, for human beings to be holy. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's argument that the existence of holy men, not sinners, shows that it is possible for human beings to be holy is translated exactly. Souter brackets the lemma of 4:21b ("The brothers who are with me greet you") and "and all"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-21). ## Philippians 4:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-1/#p-4-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul sends greetings from the saints, especially converts in Caesar's household. ### Latin text Salutant uos omnes sancti, maxima autem qui de Caesaris domu sunt. Qui sunt nuper de Caesaris domo conuersi. [23 Gratia domini nostri Iesu Christi cum spiritu vostro, amen.] EXPLICIT AD PHILIPPENSES ### English translation (Claude) "All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household." Those who have recently been converted from Caesar's household. Here ends the letter to the Philippians. ### Scripture references - Phil 4:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the lemma of 4:23 ("The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen"); omitted. "Here ends ..." translates the closing rubric. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Phil. 4.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:416; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-philippenses/4-22).