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

18Yes, it is right that you should be happy, and I will also be happy with you. 19I want to send Timothy to come to you soon. I hope that the Lord Jesus will let me do that. Then, when Timothy returns to me, he can tell me news about you. And that will make me happy. Timothy really loves you, as I do. There is nobody else here with me like him. 21Everyone else thinks only about themselves. They have no interest in the things that are important to Jesus Christ. 22But you know what Timothy is like. He has worked with me like a son works to help his father. Together we have taught people God's good news.

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 2:2Because of that, this is how you can make me completely happy: In your mind, think about things in the same way as one another. Love one another completely. In your spirit, agree with one another. And work together for the same purpose.
• Psalms 55:13But it is you, my best friend! We did things as men together, and I trusted you!
• Proverbs 31:29He says, ‘Many women are wise and they work well, but you are better than all of them.’
• John 10:13That man runs away because the sheep do not belong to him. He does not think that the sheep are important.
• John 12:6He did not say this because he really wanted to help the poor people. No, he said it because he wanted the money himself. He kept the bag of money and sometimes he took money from it for himself.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10My Christian friends, I tell you this with the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ: ‘Please agree with each other. Do not become separate groups. Be united and think about things in the same way.’
• Colossians 4:11Jesus, who is also called Justus, says ‘hello’ to you, too. These three men are the only Jewish believers who are serving God with me. We work together to bring people into the kingdom of God. These men have helped me to be strong.
• 1 Timothy 1:2I am writing to you, Timothy. I told you the message about Jesus and you believed in him. So you are like my own child. I pray that God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord will continue to help you and be kind to you. I pray that they will give you peace in your mind.
• 2 Timothy 1:5I remember how you really believe in Christ. Your grandmother, Lois, and your mother, Eunice, already believed in Christ before you did. Now I am sure that you yourself also really trust him.
• 1 Samuel 18:1David finished talking with Saul. After that, Saul's son Jonathan became a very good friend of David. Jonathan loved David as much as he loved his own life.

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