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Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:4

Philippians REJOICE EVERMORE Php_4:4 . It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: ‘I rejoice’; ‘Rejoice ye!’ The word and the thing crop up in every chapter, like some hidden brook, ever and anon sparkling out into the sunshine from beneath the shadows. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle’s circumstances. The letter shows him to us as a prisoner, dependent on Christian charity for a living,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

Inspiring Exhortations Philippians 4:1-9 What a strong and faithful heart was Paul’s! Poor and despised though he was, he had both joys and crowns of which no hostile force could deprive him. He lived in the encompassing atmosphere of eternity, as we may. Surely these two Christian women could not have withstood this tender exhortation; and all his fellow-workers must have been heartened by the thought that their names were dear to Christ, and entered in the birthday book of the twice-born.... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction. Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all men should be manifested. Continuing, he showed that the cure for anxiety is supplication with thanksgiving. In this connection he used that remarkable phrase, "the peace of God." Observe it carefully, the peace of God, His quietness as serenity, based on His infinite knowledge and unlimited power.... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-8

Tender Words from a Prison Cell Philippians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is, perhaps, no Epistle that so beautifully displays the inner life-throbs of Paul, as does the Epistle to the Philippians. In this Epistle, Paul's life, like a rose in full bloom, is sending forth its fragrance. We must think of Paul mid the discomforts and the curtailments of the Roman prison. It is from there that he writes. However, he never complains. He did miss the fellowship of those whom he had loved, and with... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

Prayer Philippians 4:1-9 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The spirit of prayer must ever be the spirit of the believer. He who knows the place and power of prayer knows the victory of the Christian life. He who, in prayer, grasps the hand of God, is grasping the power that rules the world. There is a verse in which we are commanded thus: "Take hold of my power, saith the Lord." We take hold of God's power in the air to run our sailing boats; we take hold of God's power in steam to run our railroad trains;... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:4

TRUE JOY‘Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.’ Php_4:4 The bright and joyous tone of this Epistle is well expressed by the frequent repetition of the word ‘rejoice.’ It is the key-note, all its exhortations conclude with this one expression; but here especially the Apostle is very earnest. He is not satisfied with saying, ‘Rejoice in the Lord alway,’ but adds, ‘again I say, Rejoice.’ And observe the subject of this rejoicing is said to be the Lord, our blessed Lord and Saviour... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-9

Final Words Of Admonition And Guidance (Philippians 4:1-9 ). Approaching the end of his letter on the glorious note found in the previous verses Paul now takes them back in Philippians 4:1 to that revelation, and also at the same time to his admonition in Philippians 1:27 to ‘stand fast in one Spirit’, although now wording the admonition as to ‘stand fast in the Lord’. Thus the urge to ‘stand fast’, and the basis on which to do so, can be seen as one underlying theme of the letter. Indeed we... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:3

‘Yes, I ask you also, true yoke-fellow, help these women, for they laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.’ Paul now seeks a mediator in one whom he calls ‘a true yoke-fellow ’ (gnesie sunzuge) or alternatively one whom he names as Syzygos, (but if so the name is not witnessed anywhere else in the Greek world). We do not know who this was. Perhaps Luke had gone to them again. He was certainly Paul’s yoke-fellow.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4

‘Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice.’ The first exhortation is a call to ‘rejoice in the Lord’. It is addressed to the whole church, being repeated from Philippians 3:1. It is not a call just to sing a few hymns, but one that calls on them to face the hardships of the future with confident joy (compare Acts 13:52). Note especially the dual emphasis. Paul did not want to be seen as giving simply an idle exhortation, but desired rather to emphasise the perseverance in rejoicing... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Paul Now Gives Final Instructions To His Beloved Philippians (Philippians 4:4-7 ). Paul now commences a series of injunctions in staccato form which are not directly connected in the Greek. In a sense each is separate so as to give it emphasis, although we should recognise that that does not necessarily mean that Paul wanted them to be seen as totally independent of each other. The first is ‘upward’, looking towards the Lord (Philippians 4:4), the second is outward, looking towards the world... read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:4

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-8

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:4

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:3

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

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