Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

Löhe on Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. (Phi 3:18 KJV) If the apostle St. Paul would have called his enemies foes … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:17

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (Phi 3:17 KJV) It’s obvious to all the world how bad corrupting influences are. Yet there are many, who would limit … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:17a

Brethren, be followers together of me (Phi 3:17 KJV) Living apostolically – who would not recognize this as a benchmark of Christian living? Who would not agree that whoever patterns himself according to the apostolic model lives a truly Christian … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:11

Be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ– to the glory and praise of God. (Phi 1:11 NIV) Let’s think of a stone mason. With rough hands and a chisel just as rough he’s working on … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:10

So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. (Phi 1:10 NIV) Somebody may have all good intentions to support the truth, yet if he doesn’t have … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:8

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. (Phi 1:8 NIV) Here the apostle St. Paul is attesting his affection for the Philippians with a solemn oath although nobody has charged him … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:9

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. (Phi 1:9 NIV) The love of the congregation in Philippi was special and outstanding. The love they had towards God and … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:6

I – apostle St. Paul – am confident of this, that the triune God, who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phi 1:6 NIV) It is quite obvious … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:3-5

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phi 1:3-5 NIV) This is … Continue reading

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