No doubt this was the background for Paul’s reference to the believer’s heavenly citizenship .

The city was founded by Phillip II, the father of Alexander the Great. And the peace of God which surpasses- u`pere,cousa verb part pres act nom fem sing [UBS] u`pere,cw be of more value than, be better than, surpass t`o. A Map of Philippi and Surrounding Regions. The City of Philippi and the Origin of the Church There . BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS The City of Philippi The City of Philippi was located in modern Macedonia, which is north of Greece.

The city was already ancient by the time Paul arrived there around 49 CE (Acts 16:11-40). The city of Philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern Greece (Macedonia). Many of the Philippians were retired military men who had been given land in the vicinity and who in turn served as a military presence in this frontier city. The church can thank Phillip and his son Alexander for establishing the Greek empire, which gave way

Background on Philippians January ... John 14:27; Philippians 4:9; Colossians 3:15 (b) 1 Peter 1:5 (c) 2 Corinthians 10:5 (d) Philippians 1:1; Philippians 4:19, Philippians 4:21. Introduction, Background, and Outline to Philippians.