Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. 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. David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to stand fast and. Seeing our conversation is in heaven, and we look for the saviour to come thence. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries.
How does philippians chapter 4 fit with the surrounding context. 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. In chapter 4, paul urges the philippians to resolve conflicts within their fellowship. 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 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, ver. In philippians chapter 4 we are encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Philippians 4 chapter iv study philippians exposition.
Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The question of when philippians was written cannot be separated from that of where it was written. A map of philippi and surrounding regions the city of philippi and the origin of the church there the city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 3. 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. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. 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. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Paul wrote his letter to the philippians while in prison, probably in rome.
You can find the background for this letter in the closing section of the book of acts, and also in chapter sixteen, which tells of pauls visit to philippi and the founding of the church to which he later wrote this letter. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Verses 2, 3 i exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to be of the same mind in the lord.
Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. It does not seem to display much respect toward judaism. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing. The philippians might remember pauls example at philippi when in the innermost prison ac 16. Philippians 4 commentary concluding exhortations bible gateway. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new. Be united, joyful, and in prayer i implore euodia and i implore syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to god.
Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. F b meyer in his book the epistle to the philippians, a devotional commentary writes. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Philippians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche. Nov 17, 2014 the specific passage is philippians 4.
Philippians 4 new king james version nkjv be anxious for nothing. This was still several years before his death in 68. Aug 19, 2016 over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. The apostle exhorts the philippians to stand fast in the lord. There are two words for crown in greek, and they have different backgrounds. Through this passage breathes the warmth of pauls affection for his philippian friends. Philippians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. In this book of life, god keeps a record of those people who are loyal to him. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. Todays lectionary passage belongs to the last chapter of pauls letter to the philippians. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord.
What philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your. The theme of joy punctuates the epistle 17 times in some form. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. The church at philippi was one of the most generous in financial support 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 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. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located.
The first word in chapter 4 the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. In chapter 4, he is the source of pauls power over circumstances i can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me, 4. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good. 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. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Think these thoughts therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. A free bible version and commentary on pauls letter to the philippians in easyenglish. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their.
Philippi was the site of a key military victory by augustus caesar, and as a result it was made a roman colony. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the philippians. A grateful acknowledgment of their kindness, philippians 4. But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. 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 first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. He says that their care of him had been manifested again, in such away as to be highly grateful to his feelings, philippians 4. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry.
It was written to show his appreciation and love to. If the journeys described in philippians can be fitted in the two year imprisonment 9 there is evidence that 1 there was a palace guard in rome phil 1. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. The book of philippians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Commentary on the book of philippians matthew henrys bible commentary. Philippians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4.
The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. The first word in chapter 4the greek word hoste so that. This chapter is a fitting conclusion for the whole epistle. 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. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Read what philippians 4 can teach you about contentment your daily bible verse november 3 from your daily bible verse. Here is a personal bible commentary and life application to what is called the joy letter. The traditional view is that philippians, along with the other prison epistles ephesians, colossians, philemon, was written during pauls first imprisonment at rome ca. It features practical advice for a life centered in christ.
The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry st. The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Philippi was the first city in presentday europe where paul established a church.
Luke described the city called philippi as a roman colony acts 16. Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1. 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. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter. Brandon dale, a brown university student, said he often turns to biblical study to.
The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. As was mentioned earlier, when timothy was sent back to thessalonica from athens, he probably went back to philippi i thessalonians 3. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. Philippians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. The book of philippians was written in approximately a.