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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:5

Let your moderation be known unto all men - That is, let it be such that others may see it. This does not mean that they were to make an ostentatious display of it, but that it should be such a characteristic of their lives that it would be constantly visible to others. The word “moderation” - ἐπιεικὲς epieikes - refers to restraint on the passions, general soberness of living, being free from all excesses. The word properly means that which is fit or suitable, and then propriety, gentleness,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing - That is, be not anxious or solicitous about the things of the present life. The word used here - μεριμνᾶτε merimnate - does not mean that we are to exercise no care about worldly matters - no care to preserve our property, or to provide for our families (compare 1 Timothy 5:8); but that there is to be such confidence in God as to free the mind from anxiety, and such a sense of dependence on him as to keep it calm; see the subject explained in the notes on Matthew... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Lord alway For, as believers in Christ, as children and heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ of the heavenly, incorruptible inheritance, and as persons assured that all things, even those that are the most distressing in appearance, shall work together for your good, you have sufficient reason for rejoicing always. And again I say, Rejoice The apostle repeats the exhortation, because the honour of Christ, and the comfort of his followers, greatly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

4:1-23 ENCOURAGEMENT AND THANKSConcerning thoughts and conduct (4:1-9)With words of warmest friendship, Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm and not be shaken by problems that arise, whether inside the church or outside. He appeals to two women who had quarrelled to become friends again. The women had once worked with Paul, and no doubt they would be a help to the church if they were united. He asks a close friend in the church to do all he can to help these women forget their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:5

moderation = forbearance. Greek. epiekes: adjective only here; 1 Timothy 3:3 .Titus 3:2 . Jam 3:17 . 1 Peter 2:18 . known. App-132 . unto = to, men. App-123 . Lord. App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:6

careful = anxious. First occurance: Matthew 6:25 , nothing . Greek. medeis prayer . supplication. App-134 .:3 requests . App-134 . made known . Greek. gnorizo , See Philippians 1:22 . unto . App-104 . God . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:5

Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand."Moderation" is a better word than "forbearance" here, because it covers a lot more ground. The Christian is to be moderate in all things, acting with restraint, and without bigotry, avoiding all excesses and extremes of every kind. The Christian community should be known "unto all men," not for demanding their rights, but for their moderation.The Lord is at hand ... As Foulkes said, "This may refer to the nearness of the Lord to... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.In nothing be anxious ... In Matthew 6:25-34, our Lord gave extensive admonition on the subject of anxiety; and reference is here made to the comment on those passages in my Commentary on Matthew, Matthew 6:25ff. In order to avoid anxiety here, Paul followed exactly the instruction given by the Lord during his ministry.We must agree with Hendriksen that Paul's... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:5

Philippians 4:5. Let your moderation be known— Let your meekness, &c.—The Lord is nigh you. Both the parts of this verse shew, that St. Paul considers the Philippians in a state of persecution. Gentleness, or meekness, (which is the import of the original (το επιεικες ),) was peculiarly suited hereto; and the Lord's being at hand, was a proper motive to excite them to bear their sufferings with such temper. And as the adversaries against whom, at least principally, he encourages them, were... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6. With thanksgiving,— When St. Paul directs them to join thanksgiving with prayer and supplication, in their suffering condition, he appears to have the same design before noticed; namely, to divert them from the frightful view of persecution, and to put them in mind, as he does ch. Php 1:29-30 that their being called hereunto was a gracious gift, for which they ought to be thankful. Instead of, be careful for nothing, it would be more proper to read, with Dr. Heylin, be... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:4-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:6

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