Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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 apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good. The apostle exhorts the philippians to stand fast in the lord. Philippians chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the. Having developed this mindset of rejoicing in the lord and having warned the congregation about the kinds of people that will pull them away from that mindset, paul now summarizes and brings some specific application for. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Think these thoughts therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to.
Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The philippians might remember pauls example at philippi when in the innermost prison ac 16. The man who is backwards and forwards, mercurial, easily up to boiling point, and as soon down to zero, who is on the hooks and off ten times a week, now like a seraph flashing with zeal, now like a snail crawling in lethargy, who is everything by fits and starts and.
Having developed this mindset of rejoicing in the lord and having warned the congregation about the kinds of people that will pull them away from that mindset, paul now summarizes and brings some specific application for the philippian congregation. This was still several years before his death in 68. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same spirit, we are brethren. Philippians 1, new international version niv the bible app. This links together what paul wrote here with what he wrote before. In this chapter, paul is encouraging the people to throw out their confidence in the flesh and. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2.
Exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing. James montgomery boice, philippians grand rapids, michigan. The theme of joy punctuates the epistle 17 times in some form. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. Rather, it means, if youre anxious, examine either your lack of faith in the living god, who has promised to supply the basic needs of. 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.
The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god. Seeing our conversation is in heaven, and we look for the saviour to come thence and fetch us thither, therefore let us stand fast. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3.
In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing, philippians 4. 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 church at philippi was one of the most generous in financial support 4.
The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, philippians 4. Alfred barry, ellicotts commentary on the holy bible, vol. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3 jesus christ is our peace chapter 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. It was written to show his appreciation and love to. Philippians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good v. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord. Philippians 4 peace and joy in all circumstances a.
The problems of unity facing the philippians did not spring from great problems with carnality as was the case with the corinthians 1 corinthians 3. 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. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. 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 clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Complete concise exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1.
They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Philippians is one of pauls shortest letters and one of the smallest books in the new testament but there are such powerful teachings in this little dynamo. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. The apostle exhorts them to stand fast in the lord, phlippians 4.
Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. Philippians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. William barclay, the letters to the philippians, colossians and thessalonians. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good understanding, phlippians 4. F b meyer in his book the epistle to the philippians, a devotional commentary writes.
However, the letter to the philippians was to be delivered by epaphroditus, who had come to paul in rome with financial help from the church at philippi philippians 2. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Home bible studies philippians studies philippians 4. Philippians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Hewlett, a new testament commentary, philippians grand rapids. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Rather, it means, if youre anxious, examine either your lack of faith in the living god, who has promised to supply the basic needs of his children. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons.
Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, ver. And i urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellow. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering. And beseeches euodias and syntyche to be of one mind in divine things, phlippians 4. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
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