Philippians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-7

Various exhortations. I. STEADFASTNESS . "Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved." As in the first chapter our performing our duties as citizens is followed by the exhortation to stand fast, so here our possession of the privileges of heavenly citizens is more formally made the ground of the same exhortation. We are to stand fast so as has been pointed out, i.e. as heavenly citizens. There might be a standing fast... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

The life of joy and peace. Celestial citizenship, "other-worldliness," as it has been called, should have a further issue than the expectation of the advent. It should have practical issues in a life of great peace and joy. It is, therefore, to such a life Paul calls his Philippian converts. Let us look at the interesting details. I. CELESTIAL CITIZENSHIP CALLS FOR UNITY AND COOPERATION IN THE WORK OF THE LORD . ( Philippians 4:1-3 .) Nothing is so... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for - Doddridge unites this verse with the previous chapter, and supposes that it is the proper close of the solemn statement which the apostle makes there. The word “therefore” - ὥστε hōste - has undoubted reference to the remarks made there; and the meaning is, that in view of the fact that there were many professed Christians who were not sincere - that the “citizenship” of all true Christians was in heaven, and that Christians looked for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:1-2

Philippians 4:1-2. Therefore, my brethren The exhortation contained in this verse appears to be closely connected with the latter part of the preceding chapter, from which certainly it ought not to have been separated. It is as if the apostle had said, Since such a glorious change awaits all those who, in consequence of their faith in Christ, and in the truths and promises of his gospel, are citizens of heaven, and have their thoughts and affections placed there, let me exhort you to be... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

4:1-23 ENCOURAGEMENT AND THANKSConcerning thoughts and conduct (4:1-9)With words of warmest friendship, Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm and not be shaken by problems that arise, whether inside the church or outside. He appeals to two women who had quarrelled to become friends again. The women had once worked with Paul, and no doubt they would be a help to the church if they were united. He asks a close friend in the church to do all he can to help these women forget their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 4:1

dearly beloved. App-135 . longed for . Greek. epipothetos. Only here. Compare Philippians 1:8 . Romans 1:11 . my joy and crown . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:19 , 1 Thessalonians 2:20 . stand fast . Compare Philippians 1:27 , in. App-104 . Lord. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 4:1

PHIL. 4This chapter is a fitting conclusion for the whole epistle. I. There are three final exhortations: (a) to unity (Philippians 4:1-3); (b) to joy (Philippians 4:4-7); and (c) to conformity with all that is good after the apostle's model (Philippians 4:8-9). II. Finally comes thanks for the Philippian offerings: (a) the admission that he could not claim their gift as a necessity (Philippians 4:10-13); (b) a rehearsal of their former liberality (Philippians 4:14-17); and (c) a blessing upon... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:1

Philippians 4:1. Therefore, my brethren; &c.— There is no more reason for making this the beginning of a new chapter, than there would be for disjoining the last verse of 1 Corinthians 15:0. (in a sense exactly parallel to this,) from the preceding discourse on the resurrection, with which it is so beautifully and properly connected. The variety of words here used by the Apostle is remarkable,—My brethren,—dearly beloved, and longed for;—my joy and crown; repeating again one of the terms at... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1

1. "Wherefore"; since we have such a glorious hope (Philippians 3:20; Philippians 3:21). dearly beloved—repeated again at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience. longed for—"yearned after" in your absence (Philippians 3:21- :). crown—in the day of the Lord (Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:19). so—as I have admonished you. stand fast— (1 Thessalonians 2:19- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 4:1

The concluding charge to stand fast in the Lord 4:1The key word "Therefore" (Gr. hoste) and the repetition of "stand firm" (cf. Philippians 1:27) point to a conclusion of the main subject. This verse begins the rather drawn out conclusion of the letter. The apostle did not want his readers to lose their balance and tumble spiritually because of bad influences. Instead he wanted them to adopt the mind of Christ as he had and so continue with him in the partnership of the gospel. He proceeded to... read more

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