Fulfil = Complete. App-125 . that = in order that. Greek. hina . be likeminded = mind, or think the same thing. Greek. phroneo. of one accord . Greek. sumpsuchos . Only here. of one mind = minding (Greek. phroneo, as above) the one thing. read more
nothing. Greek medeis. through = according to. App-104 . strife . Greek. eritheia . See Philippians 1:16 . vainglory . Greek. kenodoxia. Only here. in = by. No preposition. Dative case. lowliness of mind . Greek. tapeinophrosune. See Acts 20:19 . let each , &c. = reckoning one another. better . Greek. huperecho, See Romans 13:1 . read more
PHIL. 2This exceedingly important chapter containing some of the profoundest Christological teaching in the word of God begins with an earnest plea for unity, in which Paul stated a fourfold basis of his appeal with an intensity indicating that "There was serious personal strife for place among the Philippian Christians.[1] (Philippians 2:1-4). The example of humility exhibited by the Saviour was cited as motivation for their unity (Philippians 2:5-11), this offhand, matter-of-fact appeal... read more
Make full my joy, that ye may be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.By commanding them to be in the Spirit, Paul touched upon the basic theological foundation of Christian unity. There is only "one Spirit" (Ephesians 4:4). Other passages bearing upon this basic unity are Rom. 12:5,1 Corinthians 12:13. read more
Doing nothing through faction or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself.Faction and vain-glory ... These twin vices have been spoilers of the church of God in all ages. Petty strivings for place and preferment, jockeyings for advantage, pushing and shoving for prestige or attention - how many congregations of believers in Christ have been blighted or destroyed by the sins Paul mentioned here?Hendriksen asked a pertinent question on his verse: "But how can a... read more
Philippians 2:1. If—therefore— This therefore seems to have a reference to what he had before declared, ch. Php 1:25-26 of his willingness to continue yet longer in the flesh for their sakes; and the connection will stand thus: "I am contented, as you may perceive, by what I have said, to abide longer in this wearisome and afflicted estate, and to be kept from that happiness on which I have fixed my most earnest expectation and desire; and the reason why I am easy to continue thus here, is,... read more
Philippians 2:2. Fulfil ye my joy,— He had told them, ch. Php 1:25 that his coming again to them would be for the promotion of the joy of their faith: now in these words he demands of them a suitable return; and that they would by their behaviour promote his joy. See Romans 1:11-12. Dr. Doddridge translates the remaining part of this verse as follows: That ye may be unanimous, maintaining the same love; having your souls joined together, in attending to the one great thing. read more
Philippians 2:3. In lowliness of mind, &c.— Though Christians of eminent gifts and graces may, and cannot but account their attainments to be superior to others of the lower class, as the Apostle speaks of his own gifts and labours; yet, like him, they ought to be humble in ascribing no glory to themselves, but all to the grace of God (compare 1Co 15:9-10 and 2 Corinthians 12:11.). And, with respect to true religion, love should teach them to hope that there may be something abundantly more... read more
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
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:1
If. App-118 . consolation . Greek. paraklesis. See Luke 6:24 . See App-134 . in . App-104 . Christ . App-98 . comfort . Greek. stimulating force, incentive. Greek. paramuthion. Only here. Compare 1 Corinthians 14:8 . John 11:19 , love . App-135 . Spirit . App-101 . There is no article, and the whole context is an exhortation to being of one mind. Compare Philippians 1:27 . bowels . See Philippians 1:8 . mercies . Greek. oiktirmos. See Romans 12:1 . read more