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