Philippians 4
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 4
Chapter Summary
He proceeds to general persuasions.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
The apostle writing, entreating unity, teaching contentment, and thanking them for their gift sent through Epaphroditus
A woman of the Philippian assembly whom Paul entreats to be of the same mind in the Lord with Syntyche
A woman Paul urges to mind the same thing in the Lord; one who struggled alongside him in the gospel
The messenger from Philippi through whom Paul received the assembly's gift, a fragrant, acceptable sacrifice
A fellow-worker who struggled with Paul in the gospel, his name in the Book of Life
The Lord in whom they stand firm and rejoice; the One strengthening Paul to do all things
Timeline
Paul directly addresses Euodias and Syntyche, entreating them to be of the same mind in the Lord [17]. He asks his 'true yoke-fellow' to help these women, recognizing them as fellow workers whose names are in the Book of Life [17].
Philippians 4:1-5The believers are instructed to be anxious for nothing, but to make their requests known to God through prayer and petition with thanksgivings [18]. Paul promises that the peace of God will guard their hearts, and advises them to meditate on things that are true, honorable, pure, and of good report [18].
Philippians 4:6-9Paul rejoices greatly that the Philippians have renewed their financial support for him, recalling that they were the only assembly to share with him in giving and receiving when he left Macedonia [19]. He views their gifts, brought by Epaphroditus, as a sweet-smelling, acceptable sacrifice to God [20].
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