腓立比書 2:1-3 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:2

Fulfil ye my joy . St. Paul has already ( Philippians 1:4 ) spoken of his joy derived from the life and conduct of the Philippian Christians; now he asks them to complete his joy by living in unity. There were disagreements among them ( Philippians 4:2 ). That ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind . The apostle's earnestness leads him to dwell on the idea of unify, clothing the one thought again and again in different words. βαβαί says... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory . Not "strife," but "faction," as R.V. The word is the same as that rendered "contention" in Philippians 1:10 , where see note. Party spirit is one of the greatest dangers in running the Christian race. Love is the characteristic Christian grace; party spirit and vain-glory too often lead professing Christians to break the law of love. But in lowiness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves . In your lowliness; the article... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3-4

The qualities of Christian like-mindedness. I. Warning faction and VAIN - GLORY . "Let nothing be done through faction or vain-glory." True unity of spirit is inconsistent alike with the exaltation of party and the exaltation of self. Faction carries men beyond the bounds of discretion, and rends the unity of the brotherhood. "The beginning of strife is as the letting out of water" ( Proverbs 17:14 ). It should be "an honor for a man to cease from" it ( Proverbs 20:3 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3-4

Exhortation to unity: (3) Causes of its breach. I. TO CONQUER A MALADY WE MUST ASCERTAIN ITS CAUSE . St. Paul lays bare the causes of the divisions which exist among Christians. 1 . Strife : faction; party spirit; the desire to promote the success of a cause rather than to be guided by the Holy Spirit into that which is true. 2 . Vain-glory : personal vanity; the desire to be noticed, and the hatred of owning one's self to be wrong. These are the solvents of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ - This, with what is said in the remainder of the verse, is designed as a motive for what he exhorts them to in Philippians 2:2 - that they would be of the same mind, and would thus fulfill his joy. To urge them to this, he appeals to the tender considerations which religion furnished - and begins by a reference to the consolation which there was in Christ. The meaning here may be this: “I am now persecuted and afflicted. In my trials it will give... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:2

Fulfil ye my joy - Fill up my joy so that nothing shall be wanting to complete it. This, he says, would be done by their union, zeal, and humility; compare John 3:29.That ye be like-minded - Greek That ye think the same thing; see the notes at 2 Corinthians 13:11. Perfect unity of sentiment, opinion, and plan would be desirable if it could be attained. It may be, so far as to prevent discord, schism, contention and strife in the church, and so that Christians may be harmonious in promoting the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife - With a spirit of contention. This command forbids us to do anything, or attempt anything as the mere result of strife. This is not the principle from which we are to act, or by which we are to be governed. We are to form no plan, and aim at no object which is to be secured in this way. The command prohibits all attempts to secure anything over others by mere physical strength, or by superiority of intellect or numbers. or as the result of dark schemes and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:1

Philippians 2:1. The apostle, in the latter part of the preceding chapter, having exhorted the Philippians to walk worthy of their Christian profession, by having their conversation according to the gospel; and, as nothing is more required by it, or can be more suitable to it, than mutual love among the followers of Christ, he here beseeches them, by every thing most affecting in Christianity, to fulfil his joy, by exercising that love. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ And... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:3-4

Philippians 2:3-4. Let nothing be done among you through strife A spirit of contradiction or contention, which is inconsistent with your being like- minded; or vain glory Desire of praise; wishing to draw the eyes of others upon you, and to make yourselves the subjects of discourse and admiration which is directly opposite to the love of God: but in lowliness of mind In unaffected simplicity and humility; let each esteem other better than themselves Which, on one account or another,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Christ’s example of humility (2:1-11)Paul gives four reasons why Christians should have greater unity between them: the encouragement given them by Christ; the power of Christ’s love working in them; the common sharing they have in the same Spirit; and the sympathetic kindness that God’s children should show to each other. Although the Philippians bring Paul much joy, that joy will not be complete till there is genuine unity among them (2:1-2). They are not to be concerned solely with their own... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:3-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

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