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 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 beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. 4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will 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 2:2fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
• Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, “See that you do not become troubled along 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 loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.”
• Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
• Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
• James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

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

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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