David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to stand. Best philippians commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt. You can find the best commentary on philippians for. He does not wish his readers to suppose that he is concerned chiefly with his own profit erdman p. I speak this on the general subject, because i wish you to bear such fruit as shall abound to your account in. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. The metaphor is still kept, hardly disturbed by the introduction of the word fruit, since this is so constantly used in the sense of recompense that it readily lends itself to pecuniary associations. Explain the connection between love, knowledge, and discernment. The believing hope and prospect of eternal life, should make us steady and constant in our christian course. If the philippians did as paul had instructed, not only would they have had the peace of god, but the god of peace would have also been with them. Paul specifically encourages them to rejoice in the lord. In this commentary, fred craddock focuses on the text of philippians rather than on conversations among scholars about the text. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand.
Philippians 4 niv closing appeal for steadfastness and. Rahtjen, the three letters of paul to the philippians, new testament studies 6 195960. It doesnt spend much time on academic or historical interests such as authorship and dating unless such matters have a specific relevance to understanding the text. This was still several years before his death in 68. In chapter 4, he begins to speak to the local philippian church situation.
Includes 4 customizable sermons, fresh videos, promotional materials, and. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. In a prosperous condition not to be proud, or secure, or worldly. List the things for which paul prayed on behalf of the philippians in 1. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. Best philippians commentaries updated for 2021 best. Why does it matter that their names are in the book of life. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Encourage everyone in the group to read the book repeatedly. Preface after many years i have decided to revise the commentary on philippians.
The best philippians commentaries are listed below. Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the lord, my. Paul shows us how to receive the service of others in such a way. 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.
It exhibits a nervous alternation back and forth between pauls appreciation on the one hand philippians 4. Put in your own words what pauls main concern for the philippians might be. Though long in coming, owing to epaphroditus sickness and other delays, he does not imply their gift was too late. Philippians 4 commentary jamieson, fausset and browns. 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. We are in the midst of a section in which paul expresses thanks for the monetary gift that the.
Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. 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. Apr 03, 1996 read introduction to philippians not that i seek the gift, but i seek the fruit that abounds to your account. A biblical study starts with an introduction by meyer on how to study the book of philippians using this book. What words highlight the uniqueness of his relationship to paul. In this letter to the church of philippi, paul highlights themes such as joy and glory. Paul, the fruit of reward, which is over as a surplus, or rather a balance, placed to their account. The church at philippi was one of the most generous in financial support php 4. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. The top 10 list below is a starting point for learning about philippians commentaries.
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. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 17 fruit that may aboundrather, abounds to your account. Paul encourages the christians and he gives them instructions 4. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord. Joy in god is of great consequence in the christian life. Whatever state god sees to put me, i am content, because my life is in gods hands. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book.
Not because i desire a gift i do not speak thus to incite you to send me a farther gift. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is a onevolume commentary prepared by robert jamieson, a. Timothy was genuinely concerned for the philippians welfare phil. You can find the best commentary on philippians for you using the tools on the right side. Their gift is a token of love and gratitude to him. Not that i seek the gift itself, but i seek the profit which increases to your account. This commendation of them he entered into, not because he desired another present to be made to him, either by them or others. To stand fast in the lord, is to stand fast in his strength, and by his grace.
Philippians 4 peace and joy in all circumstances a. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. It is not intended to be the final word because of its limitations. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Obrien the epistle to the philippians new international greek testament commentary. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. First, hold on to the joy to be found in god philippians 4. Verses that intimate he may be replying to a letter are found in 1. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Not that i seek the gift, but i seek the fruit that abounds to your account. Vincent, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the philippians and to philemon, the international critical commentary edinburgh.
Not because i desire a gift this commendation of them he entered into, not because he desired another present to be made to him, either by them or others. After telling his audience that hes experienced both poverty and affluence, the apostle paul writes these wellknown words. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand firm in the lord. I speak this on the general subject, because i wish you to bear such fruit as. Focus on what it clearly reveals about how god wants us to live.
Paul writes his letter to the philippians as a grateful friend and a partner in the advancement of the gospel. They established a church there, but were soon arrested due to false charges brought by the owners of a fortunetelling slave girl whom they had healed, removing the. Lead you church through a rewarding series with this philippians sermon series kit. I want to revise the original, add to it, and properly footnote it. The paradox of a man in prison rejoicing lies at the root of what this book is all about. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same spirit, we are brethren. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. Rather, i want you to receive a reward for your kindness. Philippians 4 bible commentary the geneva study bible. Robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown. Other forerunner commentary entries containing philippians 4. We enjoy a bible study group when everyone has read the biblical text and comes along ready to. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. Paul and silas visited philippi a city in macedonianorthern greece on pauls second missionary journey in 4950 a.
He shrinks sensitively from the danger of being mistaken. The theme of joy punctuates the epistle 17 times in some form. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. As seen in chapter 4 paul thanked them for the people who visited him with the gifts which were donated by the philippians for the furtherance of the gospel. Not that i seek gift, but i seek fruit abounding to your account. What was pauls purpose in writing the book of philippians. Philippians commentary this 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. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellowlabourers to have the help of others. Price, a computeraided textual commentary on the book of philippians, grace theological journal 8. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, ver. She also has an introduction to the book that tells about the book and also lists the key truths in this book of the bible. Paul and silas rejoiced and sang hymns while in the philippian jail act 16. Book of philippians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study.
I have received full payment and have more than enough. The first word in chapter 4 the greek word hoste so that, so then, wherefore, thereforeconnects chapter 4 to chapter 3. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Philippians interpretation is brief, and for a commentary, is straight to the point. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry new.
Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. There are 14 chapters in this bible study book that cover the four chapters of philippians in depth. Not that i seek the gift paul here defended himself against slanderous gossip. His commentary on the text differs from many other commentaries in that issues of authorship, date, place of writing, integrity, of purpose are dealt with at points where the text itself raises these issues. Resultantly, the book gets right into what the text really means. The style is abrupt and discontinuous, his fervor of affection leading him to pass rapidly from one theme to another philippians 2. He wanted to thank this church for their gift of love.
No entry exists in forerunner commentary for philippians 4. He also puts great emphasis on how a christians thinkingtheir attitudeaffects the way they live out their faith. Paul gives three commands in this passage, what are they. I thought, if i had your bank book, i would answer half your prayers. And, of course, this present epistle returns thanks for a gift sent by the hand of. Apr 03, 2021 look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. 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. A tender exhortation therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the. It is not that they are to rejoice in spite of their.
Therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. In what ways did the philippians partake of pauls work and blessings 1. Dont get bogged down on minor, uncertain or controversial issues. Book summary philippians is pauls discussion of living the christian life. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. Not that i seek the gift, but i seek the fruit that increases to your credit. Philippians through the bible book by book myer pearlman. In chapter 3, paul spoke primarily about his own situation. Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. This links together what paul wrote here with what he wrote before. I speak this on the general subject, because i wish you to bear such fruit as shall abound to your account in the day of the lord. Experience the life of jesus as one seamless story. Philippians introduction commentary commentary critical.
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