Philippians 2:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. ”

Philippians 2:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Let nothing be done through strife - With a spirit of contention. This command forbids us to do anything, or attempt anything as the mere result of strife. This is not the principle from which we...
Philippians 2:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_2:1-4. Unity and Humility. An exhortation based on the help that Christ gives, the word rendered consolation meaning help of various kinds, especially in the form of encouragement. This comes f...
Philippians 2:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

nothing. Greek medeis. through . according to. App-104. strife . Greek. eritheia . See Philippians 1:16 . vainglory . Greek. kenodoxia. Only here. in . by. No preposition. Dative case...
Philippians 2:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3 Nothing through strife or vain-glory. These are two most dangerous pests for disturbing the peace of the Church. Strife is awakened when every one is prepared to maintain pertinaciously...
Philippians 2:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2144 ESTEEMING OTHERS ABOVE OURSELVES Philippians 2:3 . In lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves . IT is a common and universally approved saying, that the t...
Philippians 2:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Let nothing be done through strife - Never be opposed to each other; never...
Philippians 2:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In lowliness of mind, &c.— Though Christians of eminent gifts and graces may, and cannot but account their attainments to be superior to others of the lower class, as the Apostle speaks of his...
Philippians 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Let nothing be done. The italicized words are not in the Greek. Supply...
Philippians 2:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1-4) In this section the hint given above, in the allusion to “one spirit” and “one soul,” is expanded into a direct exhortation to unity of spirit, as shown both by absence of self-assertion...
Philippians 2:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 6 THE MIND OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:1-4 (R.V.) In the verses last considered the Apostle had begun to summon his Philippian friends to Christian duty. But so far his words bear the cha...
Philippians 2:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Following His Example of Self-Surrender Philippians 2:1-11 In all Scripture-indeed, in all literature-there is no passage which combines such extraordinary extremes as this. The Apostle opens t...
Philippians 2:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct...
Philippians 2:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (2) Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the sam...
Philippians 2:3 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

AGAINST CONTROVERSY ‘Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man als...
Philippians 2:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

[Let] nothing [be done] through strife ,.... About words merely; otherwise they were to strive for the faith of the Gospel, the purity of Gospel ordinances, worship and discipline; but the apostle w...
Philippians 2:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Ver. 3. Let nothing be done through strife ] These are those hell hags...
Philippians 2:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let nothing be done among you through strife A spirit of contradiction or contention, which is inconsistent with your being like- minded; or vain glory Desire of praise; wishing to draw the eye...
Philippians 2:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings...
Philippians 2:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. A. D. 62. 1 If there be there...
Philippians 2:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Here, the better to engage them to embrace what he had so pathetically exhorted them to, he doth dissuade them from animosity, an affectation of applause, and self-seeking; and direct them to modesty...
Philippians 2:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Call To Unity ( Philippians 2:1-4 ). In the light of the example of Christ into which they are to enter in their minds (‘let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus' - Philippians...
Philippians 2:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 2:1 . Consolation in Christ. — Exhortation would be better, inasmuch as consolation anticipates the comfort of the next phrase. Comfort of love. —Enc...
Philippians 2:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:1-11 I. "If" is not in this case a sign of doubt or hesitation, but, on the contrary, a sign of the most assured certainty. As employed by Paul, it is equivalent to "If there is any...
Philippians 2:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 2:1-2 . If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, ha...
Philippians 2:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:1 . If there be therefore any consolation in Christ. Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage...
Philippians 2:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ Christian unity I. The doctrine of Christian unity. 1. This unity is inward and consists of harmonious spiritual feeling. (1) It can only...
Philippians 2:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore, any consolation in Christ . Mark the fervor of the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom)...
Philippians 2:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Need of Loving Humility. Philippians 2:1-4
Philippians 2:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:9 ; 1 Corinthians 3:3 ; 1 Peter 2:1 ; 1 Peter 2:2 ; 1 Peter 5:5 ; 1 Timothy 6:4 ; 2 Corinthians 12:20 ; Colossians 3:8 ; Ephesians 4:2 ; Ephesians 5:21 ; Galatians 5:15 ;...
Philippians 2:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

How Christians Should Live Philippians 2:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religi...
Philippians 2:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Do nothing through contention — Which is inconsistent with your thinking the same thing. Or vainglory — Desire of praise, which is directly opposite to the love of God. But esteem each the others b...

Philippians 2:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 2:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Philippians 2:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 2:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 2:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 2:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Philippians 2:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 2:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 2:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 2:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes