Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Lightfoot, in a very interesting excursus on this verse, remarking that these christians of c. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The book of philippians is therefore more characteristically gentile. This was still several years before his death in 68. Philippians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at. For some, this is difficult, and indeed, we all often stumble over it. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
Philippians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. I like this commentary book is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand some of the passages in the book of philippians. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. The apostle exhorts the philippians to stand fast in the lord. Paul first attended a meeting attended by women acts 16. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. Also this book explain very well the concept of contentment in christ based on chapter 4 of philippians. In this verse, paul extends his sending of greetings from the few christians personally with him to include all the believers in this area. 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. 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. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. If by this time, as is probable see introduction, paul had been removed from his lodging to one of the state prisons near the palace, it is plain that christians of the imperial household would have special opportunities of close intercourse with him. James rosscup this devotional commentary is rich in illustrations and sermonic material.
We can be very grateful to god when things go well. The high callingmeditations on st pauls letter to the philippians j. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. I would recommend this book to those who want to understand the cultural, and spiritual state of the philippians. Chapter one chapter 1 is where the apostle paul tells of his longing to see the believers in philippi and explains how his sufferings have resulted in glory for god almighty.
Therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved. All the saints salute you the members of the church at rome, chiefly they that are of caesars household. Read philippians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to stand fast and to have. Philippians 4 therefore, my brothers, whom i love and. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing, philippians 4. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Philippians 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.
They that are of caesars household nero was at this time emperor. Through this passage breathes the warmth of pauls affection for his philippian friends. Philippians 4 peace and joy in all circumstances a. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Commentary on the book of philippians by matthew henry. Perhaps, after returning safely from a trip, we are quick to thank god for our successful arrival, as if he were personally responsible for the operations of all who worked to get us home. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses from the book of philiipians. It has to do with our attitude which depends on our mental focus which depends on our choice. The anymoment expectation of the second coming was and is an.
The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, philippians 4. D edmond hiebert a devotional exposition of real merit in a rich homiletical style. Philippians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of philippians. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. I have no one x like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Study the bible online using commentary on philippians and more. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Study philippians 4 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife. 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. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. This links together what paul wrote here with what he wrote before. Though unknown, they were now brethren in christ, and so. So we read of their names being written in heaven lu. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your philippians bible study. It is a command that we must deliberately choose to obey, especially when were in difficult circumstances. Having developed this mindset of rejoicing in the lord and having warned the congregation about the kinds of people that will pull them away from that mindset, paul now summarizes and brings some specific application for the philippian congregation. Philippians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
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