Philippians 2:1 NIV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:1

1. The "therefore" implies that he is here expanding on the exhortation ( :-), "In one Spirit, with one mind (soul)." He urges four influencing motives in this verse, to inculcate the four Christian duties corresponding respectively to them ( :-). "That ye be like-minded, having the same love, of one accord, of one mind"; (1) "If there be (with you) any consolation in Christ," that is, any consolation of which Christ is the source, leading you to wish to console me in my afflictions borne for... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:1

The apostle introduced his comments on submissiveness by giving his readers four incentives. He stated each one in a conditional clause that he introduced with the word "if." He assumed each one to be true for the sake of his argument (a first class condition in Greek). The translators have supplied the verb that Paul did not state. The NASB has "there is," but the NIV gives a better sense of Paul’s meaning with "you have." We could read each of the four clauses, "Since you have . . ."The first... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:1-4

The foundation for unity 2:1-4Paul advocated humility, namely, concern for the needs of others, not just one’s own needs, as the basis for unity in the church (cf. Philippians 1:22-26; Philippians 2:21).". . . someone well said: ’Love begins when someone else’s needs are more important than my own,’ which is precisely what Paul will urge in the elaboration that follows." [Note: Fee, p. 185.] read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 2:1

2:1 comfort (g-6) 'Encouragement,' by word or any way. The apostle beautifully alludes to what he felt by their sending supply to him from so far; and adds, If you want me to be fully happy, be at one among yourselves. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

The Mutual Service of Paul and Philippian Church§ 7. Philippians 2:1-11, In view of what has just been said, therefore the Apostle entreats his readers, under all the obligations arising from past fellowship (Philippians 2:1), to make his joy complete by a thorough concord (Philippians 2:2). This will be attained through self-effacing regard for each other (Philippians 2:3-4), of which Christ is the ground and example (Philippians 2:5-8).1. St. Paul invokes four bonds of friendship: exhortation... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:1

(1) If there be therefore any consolation . . .—In the four-fold division of this verse we trace, first, a reference to unity with Christ, and to a spiritual effect following from it; next, a similar reference to communion with the Holy Ghost, and a corresponding spiritual result. (1) “Consolation” is properly encouragement—the stirring up of spiritual activity—ascribed in Acts 9:31 to the action of the Holy Spirit, but here viewed as a practical manifestation of the life flowing from union... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:1-4

[3.Exhortation (Philippians 1:27 to Philippians 2:4).(1)To STEADFASTNESS AND CONFIDENCE UNDER PERSECUTION (Philippians 1:27-30).(2)To UNITY OF SPIRIT, based on humility and self-forgetfulness (Philippians 2:1-4).] read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 2:1-30

Against Controversy Philippians 2:3-5 There are two great notes in St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians: I. The Note of Joy. The first the note of joy: 'Rejoice,' he is always crying, and this is the more noble because, as you remember, he wrote as a prisoner and as one in chains. And the point reminds us once more that no chain can ever fetter the free spirit: Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage. Even so one thinks of Bunyan with his body indeed in Bedford gaol, and with... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

Chapter 6THE MIND OF CHRIST.Philippians 2:1-4 (R.V.)In the verses last considered the Apostle had begun to summon his Philippian friends to Christian duty. But so far his words bear the character only of occasional exhortation, which falls naturally in as he dwells upon his own circumstances and on theirs. Associated as they have been and are, let there be no mistake as to the central bond between him and them. Let the Philippian believers partake increasingly in his own glowing apprehensions... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

II. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER’S PATTERN CHAPTER 2 1. Oneness of mind through self effacement (Philippians 2:1-4 ) 2. The humiliation and exaltation of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11 ) 3. Work out your own salvation (Philippians 2:12-13 ) 4. As lights in the world (Philippians 2:14-16 ) 5. The example of Paul (Philippians 2:17-18 ) 6. The example of Timotheus (Philippians 2:19-24 ) 7. The example of Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:25-30 ) Philippians 2:1-4 This chapter puts before us Christ as our... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:1-4

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 2:1

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:1-4

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 2:1-30

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

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