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, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy. 19If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the 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 2:2Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
• Psalms 55:13Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend.
• Proverbs 31:29“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”
• John 10:13The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep.
• John 12:6Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself.
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.
• Colossians 4:11Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!
• 1 Timothy 1:2I am writing to Timothy, my true son in the faith. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.
• 2 Timothy 1:5I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.
• 1 Samuel 18:1After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David.

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