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Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Philippians chapter 1 paul wrote this letter to encourage the church of philippi while he was in jail waiting to be heard in rome. And how to act in all respects as becomes the purity and excellence of the gospel, as they had heard from and seen. With corporate decisions being made that you have no control over and possibly will mean the death of your job, we have a peace that passes understanding, and surely those on the work place near you will not understand your peace, but what a great time to share with them the reason for your peace. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to. And beseeches euodias and syntyche to be of one mind in divine things, 2. This fits well with the account of pauls house arrest in ac 28. This was still several years before his death in 68. Do all things without murmurings and disputings, without grumblings. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Look at chapter 2 of philippians for a moment and verse 14, chapter 2 and verse 14, paul tells them. Philippians 4 previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book.

There are many different levels of consistency among pauls letters in the new testament. If jesus possessed the nature of deity, could he lose that nature or. See more ideas about favorite bible verses, bible and bible verses. He urges them to fill their thoughts with things good and holy. Indeed, too many people have too often read pauls words as an example of christian superiority over judaism.

Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian. Philippians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. They worked along with clement and the rest of my co workers, whose names are written in the book of life. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. It does not seem to display much respect toward judaism. F b meyer in his book the epistle to the philippians, a devotional commentary writes. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown i receive for my work. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the lord. New living translation 1996, 2004, 2007, 20 by tyndale house. But they have done well to share in his distress 14 b. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians.

The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. 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. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. I never get tired of telling you these things, and i do it to safeguard your faith. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. He was in his own rented house, where for two years he was free to impart the gospel to all who came to him.

Paul gives us the formula for power in christian living, which must be met before we can quote verse. Philippians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. Names in the book of life other my fellowlabourers whose names are in the book of life. Its not as if paul is saying, i can do anything i can dream up.

For it is god which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. For i can do everything through christ, who gives me strength. This verse gives clear direction and offers genuine hope to the believer in christ. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. Hendriksen made a distinction between gods general providence over all of his creation, including even plants and animals, and the very special providence of which believers are the objects, f34 applying the latter to the philippians as promised in this verse. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Everything that you do, dont complain about it which insinuates that they were complaining about. Nov 14, 2016 interpretations of my favorite bible verse philippians 4, 47.

Sometimes he seems to have trouble picking a single theme and sticking to it, and at other times he seems to be of such a stern single focus that you wish h. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Philippians 4 therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the lord. And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good understanding, 3. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. It is in death that faith in god shows its true worth.

Joy is part of the fruit of the spirit galatians 5. Full chapter compare different versions of this verse. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Its a statement that paul alludes to, many times in his letters epistles, including 2cor. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering.

The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. Read and study philippians 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. The apostle exhorts them to stand fast in the lord, 1. Please, because you belong to the lord, settle your disagreement. They may rest assured, says paul, that what they have given to god will be amply repaid by. When he wrote philippians, he was not in the mamertine dungeon as he was when he wrote 2 timothy. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 3. When we have christ in us, and were looking to do the best we can, the lord, who dwells in us, will enable us to whats needed, especially, when rel. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

The many personal references of the author fit what we know of paul from other nt books. Philippians 3 righteousness through faith in christ. Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind, 47. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Properly, i have strength in all things, rather according to the context to bear than to do. First, paul is very warm, encouraging, and winsome towards his partners in gospel ministry as. 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.

Intro to philippians biblica the international bible. They worked along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are written in the book of life. Philippians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of god, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to god philippians 4. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. You must be logged in to view your newly purchased content.