Philippians 4
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About this chapter
AI-assisted, sourcedPaul asks Euodias and Syntyche to be "of the same mind in the Lord" and tells the church, "Rejoice in the Lord alway." Instead of worrying, they are to pray "with thanksgiving," and "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds," and to think on whatever is true, honest, just, pure and lovely. He thanks them for their gift by Epaphroditus, saying he has learned to be content in every state, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," and "my God shall supply all your need." Philippians 4:2Philippians 4:4Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:7Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:11Philippians 4:13Philippians 4:18Philippians 4:19Philippians overview
Who, where, when, and the key verses
Who
Paul; Euodias and Syntyche; a "true yokefellow"; Clement; Epaphroditus; and "they that are of Caesar's household." Philippians 4:2Philippians 4:3Philippians 4:18Philippians 4:22Philippians overview
Where
Paul recalls that when he left Macedonia, only the Philippians shared with him, and "even in Thessalonica" they sent to his need. Philippians 4:15Philippians 4:16MacedoniaThessalonicaPhilippians overview
When
Traditionally about AD 61-62, during Paul's imprisonment in Rome. Almost all scholars accept that Paul wrote it; some place it during an imprisonment at Ephesus or Caesarea. Philippians overview
How it fits
Chapter 3 ended with the hope of the Saviour from heaven; here Paul says, "The Lord is at hand." This last chapter closes the letter with thanks for their gift and greetings. Philippians 3:20Philippians 4:5Philippians 4:10Philippians 4:23Philippians overview
Key verses
- Verse 6
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Isaiah 26:3 says, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee." Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:7Isaiah 26:3
- Verse 11
"I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." 1 Timothy 6:6 says, "godliness with contentment is great gain." Philippians 4:11Philippians 4:121 Timothy 6:6
- Verse 13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Paul says it of being "full" and "hungry," abounding and suffering need. Philippians 4:12Philippians 4:13Philippians overview
Takeaway
Rejoice in the Lord, bring every worry to him in prayer with thanks, fill your mind with what is good, and learn contentment through Christ who gives strength. Philippians 4:4Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:11Philippians 4:13
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Stand fast and agree
1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
Rejoice, pray, think on these things
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8Finally, 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; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Content in every state
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Greetings
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household. 23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.