Philippians 4 niv bible therefore, my brothers and. Here paul does not have any sin to call the philippians out on, but praise for excelling in concern and generosity. Notice the number of times the terms all and every are used in vv. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Significantly there is a register of the redeemed kept by god himself without. Basically, they strap you into a box in front of a screen and shake it upside down.
The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good. Many people think of philippians as a thank you letter. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord. Philippians 4 new king james version nkjv be anxious for nothing. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. He says that their care of him had been manifested again, in such away as to be highly grateful to his feelings, philippians 4. Introduction to philippians chapter 4 getting along with others is one of the critical problems of life. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It is authored by paul the apostle about mid50s to early 60s ce and addressed to the christians in philippi. Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind, phlippians 4. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with. How often do we wonder what we should think about during. Philippians 4 verse 1 wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the lord, my beloved.
But, truth be told, i almost always come back to philippians when i need encouragement. See more ideas about peace of god, philippians 4 and bible verses. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. This is difficult when the general tone is lowered. Brothers, i do not consider that i have made it my own. 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.
I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. A grateful acknowledgment of their kindness, philippians 4. This chapter contains pauls final exhortation, thanks for support and conclusion of the epistle. Philippians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Philippians 4 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Paul closes his letter to the philippians by returning to a thought that he began his letter with, his partnership with the philippians. Philippians 4 therefore, my brothers, whom i love and long. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The epistle of paul to the philippians is written in the second person plural, except for the following verse.
Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my. Philippians 4 therefore, my brothers, whom i love and. And beseeches euodias and syntyche to be of one mind in divine things, phlippians 4. Philippians 4 commentary the bible study new testament. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering.
Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Philippians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament. Because you are citizens of a heavenly country php 3. Exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Read what philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your daily bible verse november 3 from your daily bible verse. The term can be translated as a farewell, but in this context they must be translated rejoice cf. Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. For extended comment on the book of life, see my commentary on heb. Here he says he rejoiced in the lord for their concern. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing. Paul calls upon a loyal servant in the congregation to work to reestablish unity between these two women, reminding him that the two women have been an effective part. This was still several years before his death in 68.
And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good understanding, phlippians 4. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. What does that tell you about pauls perspective on their. Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report.
Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. During the past six months i have been teaching through the book of philippians and this chart below is the synoptic study chart that i have been using to teach through the book. Philippians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Before i teach through any book of the bible i spend a couple of weeks creating a synoptic study chart. Philippians 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Yea, i beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellowworkers, whose names are in the book of life. A synoptic study chart of philippians christopher l. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. The apostle exhorts them to stand fast in the lord, phlippians 4.
What philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your. Pauls conclusion further explains this reaching out. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11 kindle. Any display of disunity is contradictory to the teachings of jesus christ regarding love for one another. 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. Here is a pdf version, a synoptic study chart of philippians. They worked along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are written in the book of life. Please, because you belong to the lord, settle your disagreement.
Exhortation, encouragement, and prayer 2 i entreat euodia and i entreat syntyche to n agree in the lord. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Paul writes his letter to the philippians as a grateful friend and a partner in the advancement of the gospel. Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. For we are the circumcision, which worship god in the spirit, and rejoice in christ jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Yet paul never thanks the philippians for their partnership with them.
Pauls own policy was to be selfsufficient as a missionary, supporting himself by his own labor 1 thes 2. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. The epistle to the philippians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice pauls tactfulness in dealing with euodia and syntyche 2 to glean pauls secrets for joy, peace, contentment, and strength 3 to consider how paul viewed the philippians generosity towards him summary this final chapter begins with a series of. Even though paul was confident in gods provision for his needs, he expressed thanks to his readers for their concern. God expects us to get along with one another, forgiving, sharing, bearing one anothers burdens and so forth. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord.
The christian is constantly faced with choices, and because he is new 2 corinthians 5. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new testament of the christian bible. The text of the new testament book of philippians 4. Thanksgiving for the philippians participation in the gospel 1. Posted on june 23, 2016 june 20, 2016 by teri lynne underwood. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11. 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. I have to admit, my favorite is usually the one i am studying. Read all of philippians 4 the philippians were therefore to stand fast in the lord. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties.
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