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Philippians 4:2
2I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in [the] Lord;
Philippians 4:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
Context of Philippians 4:2
1So that, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, thus stand fast in [the] Lord, beloved. I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in [the] Lord; 3yea, I ask thee also, true yokefellow, assist them, who have contended along with me in the glad tidings, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names [are] in [the] book of life. 4Rejoice in [the] Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
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Cross-references for Philippians 4:2
- Philippians 2:2fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;
- Philippians 3:16But whereto we have attained, [let us] walk in the same steps.
- Genesis 45:24And he sent his brethren away, and they departed. And he said to them, Do not quarrel on the way.
- Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
- Mark 9:50Salt [is] good, but if the salt is become saltless, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.
- Romans 12:16Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.
- Ephesians 4:1I, the prisoner in [the] Lord, exhort you therefore to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye have been called,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, [be] all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded;
Commentaries on Philippians 4:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche - These were two pious women, as it is generally supposed, who were deaconesses in the Church at Philippi, and who in some points of doctrine and discipline had disagreed. He exhorts them to be of the same mind, that is, to compose their differences; and, if they could not perfectly agree to think and let think, and to avoid all public opposition, as their dissension would strengthen the hands of the common enemy…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche - These are doubtless the names of females. The name Syntyche is sometimes the name of a man; but, if these persons are referred to in Phlippians 4:3, there can be no doubt that they were females. Nothing more is known of them than is here mentioned. It has been commonly supposed that they were deaconesses, who preached the gospel to those of their own sex; but there is no certain evidence of this. All that is known…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2-9Verses 2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Let…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2agree with each other in the Lord: The Lord's people should live in peace with one another (see 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1–3, 31–32; Colossians 3:12–15). We do not know what the disagreement between Euodia and Syntyche was about.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Euodia and Syntyche were two women who seem to have been at variance; probably deaconesses of the church. He repeats, "I beseech," as if he would admonish each separately, and with the utmost impartiality. in the Lord--the true element of Christian union; for those "in the Lord" by faith to be at variance, is an utter inconsistency.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philippians 4
- 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
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