Book of philippians chapter 4

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Please, because you belong to the lord, settle your disagreement. They worked along with clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are written in the book of life. Philippians 4 niv read the new international version. Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. Jesus christ is our life chapter 1 jesus christ is our example chapters 2 jesus christ is our prize chapter 3 jesus christ is our peace chapter 4. Now ye philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when i departed from macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. And beseeches euodias and syntyche to be of one mind in divine things, phlippians 4. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the christian church in philippi. Philippians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. They key personalities are the apostle paul, timothy, epaphroditus, euodia, and syntyche.

If there be therefore any consolation in christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2. It was at philippi, which the apostle visited on his second missionary journey. Home bible studies philippians studies philippians 4. However, the letter to the philippians was to be delivered by epaphroditus, who had come to paul in rome with financial help from the church at philippi philippians 2. It was written to show his appreciation and love to.

Paul visited philippi for the first time on his second missionary. Paul the author of this book realized to be a christian. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness. The book of philippians is a short fourchapter book that focuses on how christians are supposed to have a joyful life. And i urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellow. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. The book of philippians the holy bible chapters 1 4. Philippians 4 background information with maps and images. This book is known as one of pauls prison epistles colossians, ephesians, philemon, and philippians. Yes, and i ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with.

Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god. Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. In philippians chapter 4 we are encouraged to be unified in joyful prayer and to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. I exhort euodia, and i exhort syntyche, to think the same way in the lord. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. If were supposed to go through life being a witness for jesus, shouldnt joy be requirement as that witness. Chapter 4 speaks of christs strength in times of suffering. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines. The main themes that run through philippians are imitating christs example and rejoicing in every. I plead with euodia and i plead with syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. There is, likewise, little direct theological instruction, also with one momentous exception. Philippians, chapter 4 king james version christian answers.

Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. I thank my god in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. From internal considerations it appears that colossians, ephesians, and philemon were written early during pauls roman imprisonment and taken together to asia minor by tychicus col. Philippians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. David guzik commentary on philippians 4, where paul exhorts the church to. Philippians was among the last letters paul penned, having written it from roman custody sometime around 61 ad.

Summary of the book of philippians story of the bible. Paul wrote this letter while in prison to the church to also tell them how he was doing. Philippians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Philippians 4 kjv therefore, my brethren dearly beloved bible. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. He then shares several key things on how to do this. Philippians 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the epistle to the philippians in the new. Try to read the whole book of philippians again as we study chapter 2.

But during his time in rome, epaphroditus took ill, which delayed his return home and, therefore, the delivery of the letter 2. Since it is primarily a practical letter, philippians contains little historical material there are no old testament quotes, apart from the momentous treatment of pauls spiritual autobiography 3. Exhortations to several christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. Now viewing scripture range from the book of philippians chapter 4. Philippians these are all of the chapters of the book of philippians. May 19, 2014 philippians chapter four philippians 4. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the lord in this way, dear friends. Enduring word bible commentary philippians chapter 4. Throughout this letter, paul is encouraging the people of philippi to live out lives that are obedient god and that are uplifting to one another. Philippians 4 niv closing appeal for steadfastness and bible. The book of philippians can be summarized in the word encouragement. Think these thoughts therefore, my beloved and longedfor brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, beloved.

The chapter starts with an admonition to two of the church members to work out some differences. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Verse 1 actually concludes pauls previous passage, from the end of chapter 3, with an encouragement to stand. Philippians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Philippians 4 niv bible therefore, my brothers and. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the philippians in a thankyou letter for their. And the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. What should these attitudes and blessings produce in the lives of gods people 2.

Philippians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of philippians. The apostle exhorts them to stand fast in the lord, phlippians 4. Oct 03, 2014 the epistle of paul to the philippians, usually referred to simply as philippians, is the eleventh book in the new testament. Paul and silas first visited philippi in greece during pauls second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49. Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the lord, my beloved. The epistle of paul to the philippians, usually referred to simply as philippians, is the eleventh book in the new testament. Philippians 4 new international version niv closing appeal for steadfastness and unity. Paul then talks about joyfulness and prayerfulness. And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good understanding, phlippians 4. The book of philippians is commonly believed to be written in the year 61 or 62 ad. Verses 19 the apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers christian duties. The apostles grateful acknowledgments of the philippians kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good.

Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Therefore, concludes that the recipients should stand fast, or persevere, in the relationship with christ. The holy bible book 50 philippians kjv dramatized audio. There were others in philippi who also helped paul. Nothing in the letter would have motivated a forger to write it. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church.

Philippians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 62 ad. In chapter 4, he is the source of pauls power over circumstances i can do all things through christ which strengtheneth me, 4. The epistle to the philippians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice pauls tactfulness in dealing with euodia and syntyche 2 to glean pauls secrets for joy, peace, contentment, and strength 3 to consider how paul viewed the philippians generosity towards him summary this final chapter begins with a series of. I can do all things through christ which strengthens me. And how to act in all respects as becomes the purity and. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Be united, joyful, and in prayer i implore euodia and i implore syntyche to be of the same mind in the lord. This includes prayers and encouragement philippians 4. The epistle to the philippians, commonly referred to as philippians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Book of philippians is a letter from paul and timothy to christians in the city of philippi. He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of philippians in the bible new international version. Philippians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is the holy book of philippians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the philippians.