Philippianschapter 4
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A.Two Women, One Plea, and the Peace That Guardsvv. 1-9
1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
B.I Have Learned Contentment — and God Suppliesvv. 10-20
10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. 15 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. 16 For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. 17 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. 18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Chapter summary
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
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Chapter summary
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
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Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication let your requests be made known unto God. The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report. Think on these things. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Thanks for the Philippian gift. Henry reads the chapter as the contented life sketched.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Paul — Philippians overview
- A. 1–9 Two Women, One Plea, and the Peace That Guards
- B. 10–20 I Have Learned Contentment — and God Supplies
- C. 21–23 Greetings, Even From Caesar's Household
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Matthew 62 verses
- Matthew 6:25Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
- Matthew 6:31Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
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Romans 122 verses
- Romans 12:9Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
- Romans 12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
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James 12 verses
- James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- James 1:22Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
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Titus 32 verses
- Titus 3:2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
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2 Corinthians 122 verses
- 2 Corinthians 12:7or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
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Philippians 11 verse
- Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
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