1.
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
dearly beloved. App-135 .
longed for . Greek. epipothetos. Only here. Compare Philippians 1:8 . Romans 1:11 .
my joy and crown . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:19 , 1 Thessalonians 2:20 .
stand fast . Compare Philippians 1:27 ,
in. App-104 .
Lord. App-98 .
2.
I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
beseech . App-134 .
Euodias . This should be Euodia (feminine)
be of the same mind . Lit, mind (Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 2:2 ) the same thing.
3.
And 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.
entreat = ask. App-134 .
true . Greek. gnesios. See 2 Corinthians 8:8 .
yokefellow . Greek. suzugos . Only here. It is unknown who was intended.
which = since they.
laboured with . Greek. sunathleo. See Philippians 1:27 .
gospel . App-140 .
with. App-104 .
other = the rest of. App-124 . This may refer to Euodia and Syntyche.
fellowlabourers. Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 ,
book of life . See Revelation 3:5 ; Revelation 13:8 ; Revelation 20:15 Revelation 22:19 , and Compare Php 21:27 .
life App-170 .
4.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
moderation = forbearance. Greek. epiekes: adjective only here; 1 Timothy 3:3 .Titus 3:2 . Jam 3:17 . 1 Peter 2:18 .
known. App-132 .
unto = to,
men. App-123 .
Lord. App-98 .
6.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
careful = anxious. First occurance: Matthew 6:25 ,
nothing . Greek. medeis
prayer . supplication. App-134 .:3
requests . App-134 .
made known . Greek. gnorizo , See Philippians 1:22 .
unto . App-104 .
God . App-98 .
7.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
which passeth = surpassing. Greek. huperecho. Compare Philippians 3:8 , See Romans 13:1 . Compare Ephesians 3:20 .
all understanding = every mind, or thought (Greek. nous),
keep = garrison. Greek. phronreo. See on 2 Corinthians 11:32 , Occurs: Galatians 1:3 , Gal 1:23 , 1 Peter 1:5 .
minds = thoughts. Greek. noema, See 2 Corinthians 2:11 .
through = in. App-104 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 .
8.
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; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
true . App-175 .
honest = honourable, venerable,
grave . Greek. semnos. Here, 1 Timothy 3:8 , 1 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 2:2 .
just . App-191 .
pure , Greek. hagnos . See 2 Corinthians 7:11 .
lovely . Greek. prosphiles. Only here.
of good report . Gp. euphemos. Only here.
if. App-118 ., a.
any . A1. Php 123:3 ,
virtue , Greek. arete . Only here, 1 Peter 2:9 . 2Pe 1:3 , 2 Peter 1:5 .
think on = take account of. Greek. logizomai , as Romans 4:3 , &c.
9.
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
have . Omit,
seen = saw. App-133 .,
10.
But 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.
This verse illustrates the Figure of speech Epitherapeia (Qualification), App-6 .
greatly . Greek. megalos. Only here.
care = thinking. Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 4:2 .
of = on behalf of. App-104 .
hath flourished again . Literally ye revived (Greek. anathalls, Only here),
wherein = on ( App-104 .) which.
also careful = mindful (Greek. phroneo, as above) also.
lacked opportunity . Greek. akaireomai . Only here.
11.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Not. App-105 ,
in respect of . App-104 .
want . Greek husteresis. Only here and Mark 12:44 .
have. Omit,
content . Greek. autarkes Only here. Compare 1 Timothy 6:6
12.
I 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.
know. App-132 .
be abased . See Philippians 2:8 , and 2 Corinthians 11:7 .
every where = in ( App-104 .) every (place),
am instructed. Literally have been initiated into the secret. Gr mueo, to initiate, whence is derived musterion ,
13.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
can do = am strong for. Greek. ischuo Compare App-172 .
Christ . App-98 . but the texts read "Him".
strengtheneth , Greek. endunamoo , See Acts 9:22 ,
14.
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
that ye did communicate with = having led fellowship with. Greek. sunkoinoneo . See Eph.
Php 5:11 .
affliction. See Philippians 1:16 .
15.
Now 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.
ye , &c. = ye also, O Philippians, know.
from. App-104 .
no . Greek. oudeis.
church . App-186 .
communicated , Greek. koinomeo . See Romans 12:13 .
as concerning = for ( App-104 ) taking account ( App-121 .)
giving. Greek. dosis . Only here, and James 1:17 .
receiving . Greek. lepsis . Only here,
but = except Greek. ei me
16.
For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
even, &c = in Thessalonica also.
sent . App-174 .
again . Literally twice. Greek. dis . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:18 .
unto . App-104 .
17.
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
because = that.
desire = seek. Greek. epizeteoi. First occ, Matthew 6:32
a = the.
fruit = the fruit.
that may abound = increasing.
to. App-101 .
account . Greek. logos App-121 .,
18.
But 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.
have . Greek. apecho. See Matthew 6:2 .
am full = have been filled. App-125 .7.
of. App-104 .
from Same as "of", above.
odour . Greek. osme. See 2 Corinthians 2:14 .
sweet smell . Greek. euodia . See 2 Corinthians 2:15 .
wellpleasing. Greek. euareetos . See Romans 12:1 .
19.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
supply. App-125 ., as in Philippians 4:18 .
according to . App-104 .
by = in (Greek. en).
20.
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Father . App-98 .
for ever and ever . App-151 .
21.
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
saint . See Acts 9:13 .
with. App-104 .
greet = salute.
22.
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
chiefly = specially.
of. App-104 .
household. Literally house. Greek. oikia .
23.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
grace. App-184 .
Jesus Christ . App-98 .
you all . All the texts read "your spirit". App-101 ., as in Galatians 6:18 .
Amen. Most texts omit.