Philippians 2:20

Philippians 2:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
• New International Version (NIV)I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

Context of Philippians 2:20

18In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me. 19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you. For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; 21all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.

Philippians 2:20 word by word

οὐδένα γὰρ ἔχω ἰσόψυχον, ὅστις γνησίως τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν μεριμνήσει·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• I haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• no manοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• likemindedἰσόψυχοςisopsuchos · like-mindedG2473
• whoὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• willμεριμνάωmerimnaō · to worryG3309
• naturallyγνησίωςgnēsiōs · genuinelyG1104
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• stateπερίperi · aboutG4012

Cross-references for Philippians 2:20

• Philippians 2:2make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
• Psalms 55:13But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend!
• Proverbs 31:29“Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!”
• John 10:13This happens because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care about the sheep.
• John 12:6He didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the money-bag and would steal part of what was put in it.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.
• Colossians 4:11and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
• 1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
• 2 Timothy 1:5I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also.
• 1 Samuel 18:1When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship, and loved him as much as he loved himself.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20For I have no man like-minded - None of all my fellow helpers in the Gospel have the same zeal and affectionate concern for your prosperity in every respect as he has. He is · of the same soul; a man after my own heart.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20For I have no man like-minded - Margin, “so dear unto me.” The Greek is, ̓́ isopsuchon- similar in mind, or like-minded. The meaning is, that there was no one with him who would feel so deep an interest in their welfare. Who will naturally care - The word rendered “naturally” - ́ gnēsiōs- means sincerely and the idea is, that he would regard their interests with a sincere tenderness and concern. He might be depended on to enter heartily into their…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-30Verses 19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-24Paul praises Timothy, whome he hopes to send to the Philippians in the near future. Timothy traveled with Paul on his first trip to Philippi (see Acts 16:1–3, 12; 17:15; 18:5; compare Acts 19:22). Timothy was known for dedicating his life to Jesus Christ and caring for others.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. His reason for sending Timothy above all others: I have none so "like-minded," literally, "like-souled," with myself as is Timothy. Compare De 13:6, "Thy friend which is as thine own soul" (Psa 55:14). Paul's second self. naturally--Greek, "genuinely"; "with sincere solicitude." A case wherein the Spirit of God so changed man's nature, that to be natural was with him to be spiritual: the great point to be aimed at. 21. Translate as Greek, "They all"…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:20

• Friendship
• Selfishness
• Timothy

In the dictionaries

• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Presently
• Vainglory
• Care; Carefulness; Careful
• Fashion
• Hope

Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings