Philippians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 4

1 So then, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, beloved ones.

2 I entreat Euodias, and I entreat Syntyche, to mind the same thing in the Lord.

3 And I also ask you, true yoke-fellow, together help with them, women who struggled along with me and with Clement in the gospel, and the rest, fellow-workers with me, whose names are in the Book of Life.

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Chapter Summary

He proceeds to general persuasions.

Key Greek Words

χαίρω rejoice G5463
αὐτάρκης content G842
εἰρήνη peace G1515
μεριμνάω be anxious G3309
δέησις petition, supplication G1162
πληρόω fill, supply fully G4137

People & Context

Paul

The apostle writing, entreating unity, teaching contentment, and thanking them for their gift sent through Epaphroditus

Euodias

A woman of the Philippian assembly whom Paul entreats to be of the same mind in the Lord with Syntyche

Syntyche

A woman Paul urges to mind the same thing in the Lord; one who struggled alongside him in the gospel

Epaphroditus

The messenger from Philippi through whom Paul received the assembly's gift, a fragrant, acceptable sacrifice

Clement

A fellow-worker who struggled with Paul in the gospel, his name in the Book of Life

Christ Jesus

The Lord in whom they stand firm and rejoice; the One strengthening Paul to do all things

Timeline

Entreaty for Reconciliation

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 4:1-5
Peace and Positive Meditation

The 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 4:6-9
Gratitude for Financial Support

Paul 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].

Philippians 4:10-20

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