Philippians 2:2 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

Altruism. Paul has been speaking of the gifts of faith and of suffering which the Philippians had received, and now he proceeds to state further the practical outcome of the Christian spirit. It is really an altruism of a more thorough character than that provided by the schools. We have altruism paraded at present as the high outcome of that morality which is independent of God. But there is no consideration of the case of others so broad or so deep as that which is secured by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

Genuine socialism apostolically urged. "If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love," etc. Notice— I. GENUINE SOCIALISM . Man is a social being, and his normal social condition is unity. Society is one body, and all men are members thereof, all animated by one life, and contributing to the good of the whole. This is the social ideal; but.. he alas! sin has created a schism. Instead of unity there is a division everywhere, and the divided parts become... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Exhortation to unanimity and humility. I. HE APPEALS TO PHILIPPIANS BY FOUR COMMON ELEMENTS IN THEIR COMMON CONFLICT TO FULFIL HIS JOY . 1 . By the comfort there is in Christ. "If there is therefore any comfort in Chris The connecting word has reference to the duty which was enjoined in the twenty-seventh verse of the last chapter, and is again enjoined in the second verse of this chapter. But there is also reference to the circumstances under which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:2

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:2

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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:2

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

2. Fulfil—that is, Make full. I have joy in you, complete it by that which is still wanting, namely, unity (Philippians 1:9). likeminded—literally, "that ye be of the same mind"; more general than the following "of one mind." having the same love—equally disposed to love and be loved. being of one accord—literally, "with united souls." This pairs with the following clause, thus, "With united souls, being of one mind"; as the former two also pair together, "That ye be likeminded, having the same... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:2

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:2

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

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