Philippians 2:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. ”

Philippians 2:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Look not every man on his own things - That is, be not selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concerns, or by the concerns of your own family. Evince a tender...
Philippians 2:4 - 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 2:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Look. Greek. slopeo. See Luke 11:35 . not . App-105. every man . each one. also , &c.. on the things of others also. others . App-124.
Philippians 2:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Look not every man on his own things - Do nothing through self-interest in the things of God; nor arrogate to yoursel...
Philippians 2:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Look not every man, &c.— "Let no one among you be only solicitous for his own profit; but let every one desire, and, as he has opportunity, further the profit of others." See Philippians 2:21...
Philippians 2:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. [A B C Delta G, Vulgate, read hekastoi ( G1538 ) skopountes ( G4648 ) ... hekastoi ( G1538 ); '...
Philippians 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Look, not every man on his own things ,.... Not but that a man should take care of his worldly affairs, and look well unto them, and provide things honest in the sight of all men, for himself and hi...
Philippians 2:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Ver. 4. Look not every man, &c. ] Self is a great stickler, but must be excluded where love shall be maintain...
Philippians 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. A. D. 62. 1 If there be there...
Philippians 2:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ver. 4,5. Let; most translations do express the causal or rather illative Greek particle, which ours doth here omit as an expletive. However, the apostle doth urge them to the exercise of self-deni...
Philippians 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - 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 2:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

1 Corinthians 10:24 ; 1 Corinthians 10:32 ; 1 Corinthians 10:33 ; 1 Corinthians 12:22-26 ; 1 Corinthians 13:4 ; 1 Corinthians 13:5 ; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13 ; 2 Corinthians 11:29 ; 2 Corinthian...
Philippians 2:4 - 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 2:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Aim not every one at his own things — Only. If so, ye have not bowels of mercies.

Philippians 2:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 2:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 2:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 2:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 2:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Philippians 2:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 2:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 2:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 2:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes