Philippians 4:6-9,2 Corinthians 2:13

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:8-9

Php_4:8 f. Subjects of Thought.— A second time Paul prepares to close, again using the word “ Finally.” His message now is to commend worthy topics of thought. Departing from the usual Biblical vocabulary, he selects words more often found in the classics to designate pagan excellences. This must be of set purpose, and it means that the readers are to practise the habit of recognising and considering all the good they see in the world outside the church. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; he dissuades not from a spiritual care, arising from a good principle, according to a right rule, for a good end; this care of diligence, in a due manner, within our own sphere, is incumbent on us, both for spirituals and temporals; as Philippians 2:20; with Romans 12:11; 2 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 12:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:15; yet he earnestly dissuades from and prohibits all carnal solicitude, or carking, distrustful, worldly care,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:7

He adds, as an encouragement to prayer, the peace of God, who was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, so that upon believing and obeying the gospel, they who really do so are reconciled to him, 2 Corinthians 5:19,2 Corinthians 5:20, and at peace with him, Romans 5:1, through Christ, who leaves and gives peace to his, John 14:27. It is then the peace of God, in that he is the object, the donor, the author of it, by his Spirit, to those who persevere in the communion of Christ, as in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:8

As to what remains, he doth, with the fair compellation of brethren, furthermore propose to their serious consideration, living in the neighbourhood of the Gentiles, what he doth here, hastening to a conclusion, heap up and fold together: especially, whatsoever things are true, agree with truth and doctrine, in word and conversation, which show candour and sincerity of conscience, both with reference to believers and to infidels, Psalms 15:2; Ephesians 4:14,Ephesians 4:15,Ephesians 4:25.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:9

Those things, which ye have both learned; he recommends to their serious practice not new things, but those weighty matters which they had before learned of him when preaching amongst them. And received, and heard; yea, and approved as worthy to be kept. And seen in me; and that all things might be more lively and affecting, with an increase of words, he moves with this, that his doctrine was exemplified by his own practice when amongst them, (as he had hinted before, Philippians 3:17),... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:6-7

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:6. Be careful for nothing.—R.V. “in nothing be anxious.” The word suggests the idea of a poor distraught mind on which concerns have fastened themselves, which drag, one in one direction, another in the opposite. Well says Bengel, “Care and prayer are more opposed than water and fire.” In all things, prayer—in nothing, care. By prayer.—The general idea of an expression of dependence. Supplication.—The specific request—the word hinting too at the... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:8-9

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:8. Whatsoever things are true.—The apostle recognises the ability of the renewed mind to discern truth under any guise. “Ye have an unction from the Holy One and know all things” (1 John 2:20). Honest.—A.V. margin, “venerable.” R.V. text, “honourable.” R.V. margin, “reverend.” This variety shows the difficulty of finding an exact equivalent for the word of St. Paul, in which the sense of gravity and dignity, and of these as inviting reverence, is... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:4-6

Philippians 4:4-6 A Life of Prayer a Life of Peace. St. Paul in these words bids the Christians of Philippi to carry all their sorrows and fears to the throne of Christ. He specially bids them remember the nearness of our Lord and the freedom we may use in speaking to Him; and in so doing he has taught us a great and blessed truth, needful for all men in all ages; I mean that a life of prayer is a life of peace. I. St. Paul here tells us, first of all, that there is One ever near us who can... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:5-6

Philippians 4:5-6 I. It is not easy to determine in which of two senses the former clause is to be taken. The Lord is near in position, and the Lord is near in approach. In either sense we can connect the doctrine and the precept. If the Lord is soon coming, how idle must be all anxiety about things soon to be dissolved; if the Lord is always present, how needless must be all anxiety about things easy of remedy. The two thoughts fall into one. But it is with the latter of the two that I desire... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 I. "Let your requests be made known unto God." (1) Requests. All creatures are dependent. The act of breathing seems the emblem at once of the creature's continual need and the Creator's abundant supply. With us there is emptiness: with Him there is fulness; and, as in the case of breathing, the emptiness of the creature draws supply from God. His goodness has compassed us about like the atmosphere, and when we open our mouth it is filled with good. (2) "Let your requests be... read more

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