How did paul feel by being separated from the philippians. Now ye philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when i departed from macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 4. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Verse is pauls secret for being content in all situations. Therefore, my brothers, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should. While the book addresses many important subjects, and we encourage you to. The generosity of the philippians 12 i know how to live humbly, and i know how to abound. The context of chapter 4 verse lets start with verse 10 and read through verse 14, using the 1995 new american standard version of scripture. Do every thing through jesus and you can be content in everything.
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved. This was still several years before his death in 68. Appeal for unity, a thankyou from paul, final greetings. Pauls gratitude to the philippians for their financial support 4. For two centuries the name moltke resounded proudly in the history of the prussians and germans.
For i can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me philippians 4. This bible version says you can make it through anything because of your identity in our lord jesus christ. The epistle to the philippians executable outlines. I can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me. The church at philippi was one of the most generous in financial support php 4. If were supposed to go through life being a witness for jesus, shouldnt joy be. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not.
What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. I can do all thingsthroughchrist who strengthens me. Not allowing the judaizers, perfectionists or hedonists to disrupt their christian walk. Pauls authorship of this letter is also supported by the testimony of early. The philippians were therefore to stand fast in the lord. This may be why paul does not quote a single verse from the ot in his entire letter to the philippians the. Verse is one of the most quoted verses in the new testament. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. Therefore, concludes that the recipients should stand fast, or persevere, in the relationship with christ.
Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2. Chapter 4, verse 7 the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard the philippians hearts and minds in christ jesus embarrass you. The book is about christ in our life, christ in our mind, christ as our goal, christ as our strength, and joy through suffering. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. Philippians 4 niv read the new international version online. The theme of joy punctuates the epistle 17 times in some form. Not that i speak in regard to need, for i have learned in whatever state i am, to be content. Philippians 4 closing appeal for steadfastness and unity 1 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. Paul gives us the formula for power in christian living, which must be met before we can quote verse.
The holy bible, new living translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007. Answers for philippians chapter 4 free online bible. I can abound, i can be poor, i can do all things through christ which strengthens me. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. The epistle to the philippians introduction author the apostle paul 1. Pauls chains advance the gospel 12 now i want you to know, brothers and sisters, b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. Apr 06, 2021 the book of philippians conveys a powerful message about the secret of contentment. In the fifteenth chapter of the gospel of john, as jesus. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Although paul had faced severe hardships, poverty, beatings, illness, and even his current imprisonment, in every circumstance he had learned to be content. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. So, can i do all things through christ who is my strength. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the. Philippians can be called resources through suffering.
Next chapter of philippians the book of philippians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of philippians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the lord, my. This cross notebook features the bible verse i can do all things through christ who strengthens me philippians 4. In a wonderful book called the rare jewel of christi. But i rejoiced in the lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me. It is only in christ, in spiritual union with him, that the christian is, selfsufficient. What solution did paul propose for settling the problem between euodias and syntyche. Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles 1.
Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. He has the power to cope with or is competent and able to handle hawthorne p. Rather it seemed to be a danger brought on by pressure, both from the outside philippians 1. The best manuscripts omit the word christ in this place. Chapter 2, verses 2930 epaphroditus almost died for the work of christ, risking his life to make up for the help the philippians could not give paul. Philippians chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary. As epaphroditus was about to go back to philippi, paul took the opportunity to send his warm ex. But, even if he had not recently received a letter from them, he had received their generous gift.
The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, philippians 4. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing, philippians 4. Philippians complete bible book chapters and summary new. Stand fast in the lordwe believe in being honest, true, and chaste. If i mean i can endure whatever situation the sovereign lord. 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. What philippians 4 can teach you about contentment. Verses of philippians chapter 04 king james bible verse.
This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. Chapter 2, verse 14 paul tells the philippians to do everything without complaining or arguing. Verse then goes on to say that this is possible in the one who makes me who i am. I can do all things through christ who strengthens me. Jul 26, 2017 what philippians 4 can teach you about contentment philippians 4. But the spirit has very plainly given us the example, the principle, the character, and the strength of this. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand firm in the lord. 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.
The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. I beseech euodias, and beseech syntyche, that they be. Answers for philippians chapter 4 free online bible study. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. If were supposed to go through life being a witness for jesus, shouldnt joy be requirement as that witness. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord. Philippians 1 niv bible paul and timothy, servants of.
Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace. Introduction to philippians versebyverse commentary. Philippians complete bible book chapters and summary. Chapter 4, verse 8 paul challenges the philippians to think about whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. The book of philippians is a short four chapter book that focuses on how christians are supposed to have a joyful life.
Although he was incarcerated in a roman prison when writing the epistle to the philippians, paul demonstrated the joy of the lord was his. Paul knew that literally being with christ, finally, was something withheld until the resurrection i thessalonians 4. I beseech euodias, and beseech syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the lord. The holy bible, new international version, niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by biblica. After telling his audience that hes experienced both poverty and affluence, the apostle paul writes these wellknown words. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. I am accustomed to any and every situationto being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. Standing fast in the lord means getting along with others 4. This is difficult when the general tone is lowered. Apr 14, 2016 the context of chapter 4 verse lets start with verse 10 and read through verse 14, using the 1995 new american standard version of scripture. Paul the author of this book realized to be a christian.
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