Philippians 4:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:2-3

The healing of dissensions. A dissension between two women, probably persons of prominence in the Church. Women occupy an important position in the Church at Philippi ( Acts 16:13-18 ). This fact may account somewhat for its orthodoxy, its fervent devotion, and its special temptation to want of unity. This particular dissension is regarded by St. Paul to be of sufficient importance to demand a notice in this Epistle, and to call for his personal interposition. 1 . The only method of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:3

And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow ; rather, yea , with R.V. and the best manuscripts; καὶ is a particle of earnest appeal (comp. Phlippians 1:20 and Revelation 22:20 ); I ask or request. The Greek word ἐρωτῶ is used in New Testament Greek (in classical Greek it means "to inquire") of requests addressed to an equal; αἰτῶ is used in addressing a superior (comp. Trench, 'Synonyms of the New Testament,' sect. 40.). Who was the "true yokefellow"? Some,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:3

And I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow - It is not known to whom the apostle refers here. No name is mentioned, and conjecture is useless. All that is known is, that it was someone whom Paul regarded as associated with himself in labor, and one who was so prominent at Philippi that it would be understood who was referred to, without more particularly mentioning him. The presumption, therefore. is, that it was one of the ministers, or “bishops” (see the notes at Philippians 1:1) of Philippi,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:3

Philippians 4:3. I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow St. Paul had many fellow- labourers, not many yoke-fellows. In this number was Barnabas first, and then Silas, whom he probably addresses here; for Silas had been his yoke- fellow at the very place, Acts 16:19. Help those women who laboured together with me Greek, συνηθλησαν μοι , literally, who wrestled, or contended together, with me The word does not imply preaching, or any thing of that kind, but opposition, danger, and... 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 4:3

entreat = ask. App-134 . true . Greek. gnesios. See 2 Corinthians 8:8 . yokefellow . Greek. suzugos . Only here. It is unknown who was intended. which = since they. laboured with . Greek. sunathleo. See Philippians 1:27 . gospel . App-140 . with. App-104 . other = the rest of. App-124 . This may refer to Euodia and Syntyche. fellowlabourers. Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 , book of life . See Revelation 3:5 ; Revelation 13:8 ; Revelation 20:15 Revelation 22:19 , and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:3

Philippians 4:3. True yoke-fellow,— My genuine associate. Doddridge. Heylin reads the clause, I beseech thee also, my faithful partner, to assist them both, for they assisted me, &c. Some have supposed that by the word συζυγε, St. Paul means his wife; but as the word in the original is masculine, waving all other arguments, it cannot be taken in that sense. It is probable that this was an officer of considerable dignity and authority in the church at Philippi, perhaps husband to one of the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:3

3. And—Greek, "Yea." true yoke-fellow—yoked with me in the same Gospel yoke (Matthew 11:29; Matthew 11:30; compare 1 Timothy 5:17; 1 Timothy 5:18). Either Timothy, Silas (Acts 15:40; Acts 16:19, at Philippi), or the chief bishop of Philippi. Or else the Greek, "Sunzugus," or "Synzygus," is a proper name: "Who art truly, as thy name means, a yoke-fellow." Certainly not Paul's wife, as Acts 16:19- : implies he had none. help those women—rather, as Greek, "help them," namely, Euodia and Syntyche.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 4:2-3

1. Restoring unity 4:2-3 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 4:2-9

C. Specific duties 4:2-9This last section (Philippians 4:2-9) of the body of the epistle (Philippians 1:27 to Philippians 4:9) deals with the same two subjects as the preceding two sections, unity and steadfastness, but in more detail. Paul gave his readers specific instructions about what they should do. Unity needed restoring, and steadfastness needed encouraging. read more

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