The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Free bible version philippians 1 1this letter comes from paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods people in christ jesus living in philippi, and to the church leaders and assistants. Anciently, free cities had a roll book containing the names of all those having the right of citizenship compare exodus 32. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament.
The epistle of paul to the philippians, usually referred to simply as philippians, is the eleventh book in the new testament. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord. Learn quiz 4 philippians books bible with free interactive flashcards. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. This letter was not written for one single purpose. This book should be viewed as pastoral instruction. Here he says he rejoiced in the lord for their concern. The gospel of christ will go forward, even in the face of persecution. There were others in philippi who also helped paul.
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. Philippians 4, new international version niv the bible app. There are no great divisions in the book as there are in romans, the corinthian epistles, galatians and ephesians. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. Philippians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. Read philippians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentaries for philippians chapter 4 concluding matters. The epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul. Most of all, however, he wrote to them because he had a deep care and affection for them. Straining toward the goal therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved. Philippians commentary john gills exposition of the bible.
Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Philippians bible study free online bible study from love. Jan 24, 2009 the epistle to the philippians is the last of the four prison epistles of paul.
Many people think of philippians as a thank you letter. This chapter is a fitting conclusion for the whole epistle. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Rejoice in the lord alway this is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter. And you too, my faithful partner, i want you to help these women. Oct 03, 2014 the epistle of paul to the philippians, usually referred to simply as philippians, is the eleventh book in the new testament. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. This was still several years before his death in 68. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey.
Introduction to philippians paul wrote this letter while in prison probably during the roman imprisonment we see in acts 28. 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. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. A 8page book on the epistle or letter of philippians. Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. The term can be translated as a farewell, but in this context they must be translated rejoice cf. Paul and silas rejoiced and sang hymns while in the philippian jail act 16. And i intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labour. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Overview of the book of philippians reformed answers to. The asv, which is also in the public domain due to expired s, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words hast, shineth, etc. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. Instructions so then, my friends, how dear you are to me and how i miss you. Choose from 383 different sets of quiz 4 philippians books bible flashcards on quizlet. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Philippians free bible version philippians 1 1this letter comes from paul and timothy, servants of christ jesus, to all gods people in christ jesus living in philippi, and to the church leaders and assistants. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. Rather, the book is an exhortation to christian living, stressing unity through love 1.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. 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. Euodia and syntyche, please, i beg you, try to agree as sisters in the lord. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11 kindle. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians and more. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. What does that tell you about pauls perspective on their. The paradox of a man in prison rejoicing lies at the root of what this book is all about. 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. Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian. I can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Philippi was far away from jerusalem over 1,000 miles by boat up in macedonia.
Love god greatly is dedicated to making gods word available to our beautiful community of women and now, women have the incredible opportunity to share gods word with children through this study uniquely crafted for young hearts. I beseech euodias, and beseech syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the lord. To thank the philippians for their solidarity with him while he was in prison and to encourage them to unity and humble service toward each other in christ. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push against gods desires as revealed in each passage, and how jesus can help us to embrace his desires. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Notice the number of times the terms all and every are used in vv. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the epistle to the philippians. He talks specifically about this imprisonment in 1. Our prayers should reflect our gratitude toward god for what he has done in our lives and what he gives to us. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. It is the bibles instruction to us concerning how we should think about the person we have a disagreement with. Yet paul never thanks the philippians for their partnership with them.
Read and study philippians 4 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Philippians 4, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Bible commentary philippians 4 christadelphian books. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. The text of the new testament book of philippians 4. Our everyday words and thoughts should reflect a positive mindset of hope and joy in thankfulness towards god our father for his great plan of salvation and our parts in it thankfulness is a form of contentment, or we could view it as peace of mind or tranquility. That would put the date of the letter at 59 to 61 a. This unique, awardwinning commentary is the ideal resource for todays preachers, teachers, and serious students of the bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate gods word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. 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.
These concluding exhortations, very like what one finds elsewhere e. Philippians bible study free online bible study from. Commentary on the book of philippians relevant bible teaching. The book of philippians the holy bible chapters 1 4. Exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. 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 world english bible is based on the american standard version asv of the bible, the biblia hebraica stutgartensa old testament, and the greek majority text new testament. For personal use, class or small groups, or sermon preaching preparation. Paul visited philippi for the first time on his second missionary. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good.
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