I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. The philippians might remember pauls example at philippi when in the innermost prison ac 16. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. The key greek verbs here are in the present tense see philippians 3. I paused and said, thank you, lord, even for these trials, and immediately i was flooded with his peace. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Study philippians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. Not because i desire a gift i do not speak thus to incite you to send me a farther gift. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to god. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry.
David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to stand. Today we return to philippians and pick up our study in 4. As seen in chapter 4 paul thanked them for the people who visited him with the gifts which were donated by the philippians for the furtherance of the gospel. I thought, if i had your bank book, i would answer half your prayers. I am usually thankful for ignorance on such subjects. He accordingly declares, that he consulted not so much his own advantage as theirs. Philippians 4, gods word translation gw the bible app. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. He was the most eminent of the apostolical fathers. This was still several years before his death in 68. Bible study, commentary and life application may 19, 2014 jack wellman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Study the bible online using commentary on philippians and more. This chapter is a fitting conclusion for the whole epistle. Niv translation of the bible, and has written the bestselling biblical greek textbook. Nov 17, 2014 the specific passage is philippians 4. Alford thinks that the clement here was a philippian, and not necessarily clement, bishop of rome. Not that i seek the gift, but i seek the fruit that increases to your credit. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. The philippians are asked to continue behavior and not abandon what it means to stand firm 4. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity.
No entry exists in forerunner commentary for philippians 4. Again he repels an unfavourable opinion that might be formed of immoderate cupidity, that they might not suppose that it was an indirect hint, 252 as if they ought singly to stand in the room of all, 253 and as if he abused their kindness. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. You can find the best commentary on philippians for you using the tools on the right side. I am glad that we do not know what the quarrel was about. He does not wish his readers to suppose that he is concerned chiefly with his own profit erdman p. They worked hard with me in telling people the good news, together with clement and others who worked with me. George williams, the students commentary on the holy scriptures, p. Fee does an excellent job outlining the essentials and pointing out the significance of certain passages. He has written a much larger work on philippians before undertaking this one. Philippians 4 therefore, my brothers, whom i love and long.
Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. Philippians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. They fought beside me to spread the good news along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Paul and silas visited philippi a city in macedonianorthern greece on pauls second missionary journey in 4950 a. Not that i seek the gift itself, but i seek for the profit which increases to your account. Fee has written an amazing commentary on one of my favorite books in the bible. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good v. We are in the midst of a section in which paul expresses thanks for the monetary gift that the. Paul gives three commands in this passage, what are they. Philippians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Read philippians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Philippians 4 niv closing appeal for steadfastness and.
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