Philippians 4:2

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 then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends! I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. 4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

Philippians 4:2 word by word

Εὐοδίαν παρακαλῶ καὶ Συντύχην παρακαλῶ τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν κυρίῳ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I beseechπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• EuodiasΕὐοδίαEuodia · EuodiaG2136
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• SyntycheΣυντύχηSuntuchē · SyntycheG4941
• that theyὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• that theyαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• be of the same mindφρονέωphroneō · to reasonG5426
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962

Cross-references for Philippians 4:2

• Philippians 2:2complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.
• Genesis 45:24Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them, “As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”
• Psalms 133:1Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose.
• Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

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

Topics related to Philippians 4:2

• Euodias
• Syntyche

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• In the Lord
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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