God’s Word Translation
Philippians 2:1
1So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion?
Philippians 2:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
- English Standard Version (ESV)So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,
Context of Philippians 2:1
So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion? 2Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind. 3Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.
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Εἴ τις οὖν παράκλησις ἐν Χριστῷ, εἴ τι παραμύθιον ἀγάπης, εἴ τις κοινωνία πνεύματος, εἴ τις σπλάγχνα καὶ οἰκτιρμοί,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Ifεἰei · ifG1487
- thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- anyτιςtis · oneG5100
- consolationπαράκλησιςparaklēsis · encouragementG3874
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- comfortπαραμύθιονparamuthion · comfortG3890
- of loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
- fellowshipκοινωνίαkoinōnia · participationG2842
- of the Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- bowelsσπλάγχνονsplagchnon · affection/entrailsG4698
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- merciesοἰκτιρμόςoiktirmos · compassionG3628
Cross-references for Philippians 2:1
- Philippians 3:3We are the ⌞true⌟ circumcised people ⌞of God⌟ because we serve God’s Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don’t place any confidence in physical things,
- Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.
- John 14:18“I will not leave you all alone. I will come back to you.
- John 15:11I have told you this so that you will be as joyful as I am, and your joy will be complete.
- John 16:22“Now you’re in a painful situation. But I will see you again. Then you will be happy, and no one will take that happiness away from you.
- John 17:13“But now, ⌞Father,⌟ I’m coming back to you. I say these things while I’m still in the world so that they will have the same joy that I have.
- Romans 5:1Now that we have God’s approval by faith, we have peace with God because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.
- Romans 15:12Again, Isaiah says, “There will be a root from Jesse. He will rise to rule the nations, and he will give the nations hope.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:31Brothers and sisters, I swear to you on my pride in you which Christ Jesus our Lord has given me: I face death every day.
- 2 Corinthians 1:5Because Christ suffered so much for us, we can receive so much comfort from him.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14But I thank God, who always leads us in victory because of Christ. Wherever we go, God uses us to make clear what it means to know Christ. It’s like a fragrance that fills the air.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16God our Father loved us and by his kindness gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Hebrews 6:18God did this so that we would be encouraged. God cannot lie when he takes an oath or makes a promise. These two things can never be changed. Those of us who have taken refuge in him hold on to the confidence we have been given.
- 1 Peter 1:6You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.
- Psalms 133:1See how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony!
- John 15:10If you obey my commandments, you will live in my love. I have obeyed my Father’s commandments, and in that way I live in his love.
Commentaries on Philippians 2:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1If there be therefore any consolation - The , if, does not express any doubt here, but on the contrary is to be considered as a strong affirmation; as there is consolation in Christ, as there is comfort of love, etc. The word , translated here consolation, is in other places rendered exhortation, and is by several critics understood so here; as if he had said: If exhorting you in the name of Christ have any influence with you, etc. It is extremely…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ - This, with what is said in the remainder of the verse, is designed as a motive for what he exhorts them to in Phlippians 2:2 - that they would be of the same mind, and would thus fulfill his joy. To urge them to this, he appeals to the tender considerations which religion furnished - and begins by a reference to the consolation which there was in Christ. The meaning here may be this: “I am now persecuted…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Chapter Outline Exhortations to a kind, humble spirit and behaviour. (1-4) The example of Christ. (5-11) Diligence in the affairs of salvation, and to be examples to the world. (12-18) The apostle's purpose of visiting Philippi. (19-30) Verses 1-4 Here are further exhortations to Christian duties; to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Kindness is the law of Christ's kingdom, the lesson of his school, the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2If any ...? These are rhetorical questions that expect a “yes” answer. Paul is saying that if people have truly experienced Christ, they should live together with love, unity, and care for one another.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-301. The "therefore" implies that he is here expanding on the exhortation (Php 1:27), "In one Spirit, with one mind (soul)." He urges four influencing motives in this verse, to inculcate the four Christian duties corresponding respectively to them (Php 2:2). "That ye be like-minded, having the same love, of one accord, of one mind"; (1) "If there be (with you) any consolation in Christ," that is, any consolation of which Christ is the source, leading you to…Read the comment
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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
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