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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.

Context of Philippians 4:2

1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: 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 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
• Philippians 3:16Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
• Genesis 45:24Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”
• Psalms 133:1How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
• Mark 9:50“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
• Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
• Hebrews 12:14Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be 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