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

1Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life. 4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I 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 me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
• Philippians 3:16But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.
• Genesis 45:24So Joseph sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, “Don’t quarrel about all this along the way!”
• Psalms 133:1How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
• 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.
• Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.
• Hebrews 12:14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

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
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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