Philippians 2:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

The apostle proceeds in this chapter where he left off in the last, with further exhortations to Christian duties. He presses them largely to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, in conformity to the example of the Lord Jesus, the great pattern of humility and love. Here we may observe, I. The great gospel precept passed upon us; that is, to love one another. This is the law of Christ's kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. This he represents (Phil. 2:2) by being... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:1-4

2:1-4 If the fact that you are in Christ has any power to influence you, if love has any persuasive power to move you, if you really are sharing in the Holy Spirit, if you can feel compassion and pity, complete my joy, for my desire is that you should be in full agreement, loving the same things, joined together in soul, your minds set on the one thing. Do nothing in a spirit of selfish ambition, and in a search for empty glory, but in humility let each consider the other better than himself... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:1-4

In face of this danger of disunity Paul sets down five considerations which ought to prevent disharmony. (i) The fact that we are all in Christ should keep us in unity. No man can walk in disunity with his fellow-men and in unity with Christ. If he has Christ as the companion of his way, he is inevitably the companion of every wayfarer. A man's relationships with his fellow-men are no bad indication of his relationship with Jesus Christ. (ii) The power of Christian love should keep us in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ ,.... Or "exhortation", as the word is sometimes rendered; that is, either if there is any exhortation of Christ to love and unity, as there is in John 13:34 , and this is of any weight and value; or if an exhortation hereunto made in the name of Christ, by any of his ministers, messengers, and ambassadors, will be regarded, as it ought to be, then fulfil ye my joy, &c.; Phlippians 2:2 , but as the word is frequently translated... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore any consolation - The ει , if, does not express any doubt here, but on the contrary is to be considered as a strong affirmation; as there is consolation in Christ, as there is comfort of love, etc. The word παρακλησις , translated here consolation, is in other places rendered exhortation, and is by several critics understood so here; as if he had said: If exhorting you in the name of Christ have any influence with you, etc. It is extremely difficult to give the... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1If there is therefore any consolation. There is an extraordinary tenderness in this exhortation, (93) in which he entreats by all means the Philippians mutually to cherish harmony among themselves, lest, in the event of their being torn asunder by intestine contentions, they should expose themselves to the impostures of the false apostles. For when there are disagreements, there is invariably a door opened for Satan to disseminate impious doctrines, while agreement is the best bulwark... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore, any consolation in Christ . Mark the fervor of the apostle. ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom). He appeals to the Christian experience of the Philippians; if these experiences are real, as they are; facts verified in the believer's consciousness; not talk, not mere forms of speech,—then fulfill ye my joy. Consolation ; perhaps "exhortation" is the more suitable rendering in this place: if the presence of Christ, if... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

Christian like-mindness. It seems strange that the apostle, knowing the difficulty of getting a thousand minds to agree in the reception of intellectual truth, should yet counsel them to seek a unity of opinion. There is nothing strange in the fact when we consider how much the intellect of man is influenced by his moral nature. I. THE NATURE AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LIKE - MINDEDNESS . "That ye be like-minded, having the same love, with accordant souls minding the one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

Exhortation to unity: I. 1 . What consolation ( or , exhortation ) is there in Christ without this desire ? What growth in the knowledge of him or in union with him? 2 . What comfort of love ? How can the royal law of love of the brethren be fulfilled without this? 3 . What fellowship of the Holy Spirit ? It is the office of the Holy Ghost to bind together. How can we be partakers of him unless he is working in us his peculiar work? 4 . What tender... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

Brotherly union. St. Paul had already much joy in contemplating the spiritual prosperity of the Philippians ( Philippians 1:4 ). One thing only was wanting to make that joy complete. There was some danger lest a spirit of faction should creep in and mar the family unity of the Church, especially among the women ( Philippians 4:2 ). If this danger were averted and harmony established, the joy of the apostle would be full I. BROTHERLY UNION IS THE CROWNING GRACE OF THE... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:1-4

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-2

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