Philippians 4:1 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers Christian duties. I. To stedfastness in our Christian profession, Phil. 4:1. It is inferred from the close of the foregoing chapter: Therefore stand fast, etc. Seeing our conversation is in heaven, and we look for the Saviour to come thence and fetch us thither, therefore let us stand fast. Note, The believing hope and prospect of eternal life should engage us to be steady, even, and constant, in our Christian course. Observe here, 1.... read more

William Barclay

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

4:1 So, then, my brothers, whom I love and yearn for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Through this passage breathes the warmth of Paul's affection for his Philippian friends. He loves them and yearns for them. They are his joy and his crown. Those whom he had brought to Christ are his greatest joy when the shadows are closing about him. Any teacher knows what a thrill it is to point at some person who has done well and to be able to say: "That was one of my boys." ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren ,.... Not in a natural but spiritual relation; having the same Father, being of the same family, and household of faith: seeing that on the one hand there were false teachers, who stand described by various characters in the preceding chapter, by whom they were in danger of being carried away from the simplicity of the Gospel; and on the other hand, such were the conduct and conversation of the apostle, and other true believers, and such were their expectations of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my - beloved - Because ye have this armor, and those enemies, and God for your support, see that ye stand fast in him. This verse most unquestionably belongs to the preceding chapter. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1

Verse 1 1.Therefore, my brethren He concludes his doctrine, as he is wont, with most urgent exhortations, that he may fix it the more firmly in the minds of men. He also insinuates himself into their affections by endearing appellations (208), which at the same time are not dictated by flattery, but by sincere affection. He calls them his joy and crown; because, delighted to see those who had been gained over through his instrumentality persevering in the faith (209), he hoped to attain that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58 , urges the hope of a glorious resurrection as an incentive to steadfastness in the Christian life. He seems scarcely able to find words adequate to express his love for the Philippians; he heaps together epithets of affection, dwelling tenderly on the word "beloved." He tells them of his longing desire to see them, repeating the word used in Philippians 1:8 . He calls... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

The duty of steadfastness. The apostle grounds this duty upon the heavenly citizenship and the hope of the coming Savior. Mark— I. HIS ENDEARING ADDRESS . "My brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast, beloved." The accumulation of epithets marks the intense affection and delight of the apostle in converts so worthy of his concern for their good. The twofold repetition of the term "beloved" in a single sentence marks love as the dominant feeling; the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

Steadfastness. I. THE DUTY . 1 . It is important. Christian faithfulness does not consist in a few occasional heroic acts done in the excitement of temporary enthusiasm. It is a constant faithful living; it is holding the citadel throughout life against the assaults of temptation. Though great deeds have been done and a considerable time well spent, all is vain if we give up at the last and make shipwreck at the end of the voyage. 2 . It is difficult. It is easier to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-3

St. Paul's relations to his flock. I. ST . PAUL HIMSELF (see on Philippians 1:3-8 ) AN EXAMPLE TO ALL CHRISTIAN MINISTERS . 1 . In his urgent appeals. Mark how he enforces the necessity of perseverance, how he brings the privileges and the hopes of the Christian to bear upon the daily life of practical duties. "Therefore," he says, "because you are citizens of the heavenly country; because you look for the Savior's coming; because you hope for a glorious... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-6

Genuine Churchism. "Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-6

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