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

“ I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. ”

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

I 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 Philippians 4:3 , t...
Philippians 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. (2) He also calls on some by name, partly because they needed private exhortation, and partly also to stir up...
Philippians 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_4:2 f. Unity and Helpfulness. In particular the apostle has exhortations for three people. Two women, Euodia and Syntyche, seem to be not quite friendly towards each other; he exhorts them to c...
Philippians 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

beseech . App-134. Euodias . This should be Euodia (feminine) be of the same mind . Lit, mind (Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 2:2 ) the same thing.
Philippians 4:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. I exhort Euodias and Syntyche It is an almost universally received opinion that Paul was desirous to settle a quarrel, I know not of what sort, between those two women. While I am not inc...
Philippians 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche - These were two pious women, as it is generally supposed, who were deacone...
Philippians 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Euodias and Syntyche were two women at variance; probably deaconesses or persons of influence ( Acts 17:12 )...
Philippians 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty VI. Closing Exhortations ( Philippians 4:1-9 ) § 15. Philippians 4:1-3 . With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the vein of exhortation comme...
Philippians 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Euodias. — The name should be Euodia, as is seen by Philippians 4:3 . Of Euodia and Syntyche nothing is known. Many strange attempts have been made to find symbolism in these names. Evidently th...
Philippians 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 PEACE AND JOY. Philippians 4:2-7 (R.V.) DR. LIGHTFOOT has observed that the passages in the Acts of the Apostles which record the Macedonian experiences of Paul have a good deal to...
Philippians 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Inspiring Exhortations Philippians 4:1-9 What a strong and faithful heart was Paul's! Poor and despised though he was, he had both joys and crowns of which no hostile force could deprive him. H...
Philippians 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction. Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all m...
Philippians 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. (2) I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind...
Philippians 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche ,.... Two women, who were members of this church at Philippi, and who seem to have been at variance; either with each other, on account of some temporal and c...
Philippians 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Ver. 2. I beseech Euodias ] A couple of disagreeing sisters, whom the apostle seeketh to reconcile, and it was...
Philippians 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Therefore, my brethren The exhortation contained in this verse appears to be closely connected with the latter part of the preceding chapter, from which certainly it ought not to have been separate...
Philippians 4:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory...
Philippians 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Various Exhortations. A. D. 62. 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy...
Philippians 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche: after his general persuasive to perseverance, he doth here particularly by name with great affectionateness importune two women, who had been very useful in...
Philippians 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Final Words Of Admonition And Guidance ( Philippians 4:1-9 ). Approaching the end of his letter on the glorious note found in the previous verses Paul now takes them back in Philippians 4:1 to t...
Philippians 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 4:3 . And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow. —It is doubtful whom the apostle addresses. On the whole, however, it seems most probable that Epaphrod...
Philippians 4:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 4:1 . Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. It is a great joy to a minister, as it was to the apostle P...
Philippians 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 4:6 . Be careful for nothing let your requests be made known unto God. Not that we are to abandon all care, or become careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be...
Philippians 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58 , urges the hope of a glorious resurrectio...
Philippians 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Firmness and Unanimity Enjoined.
Philippians 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:10 ; 1 Peter 3:8-11 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:13 ; Ephesians 4:1-8 ; Genesis 45:24 ; Hebrews 12:14 ; James 3:17 ; James 3:18 ; Mark 9:50 ; Philippians 2:2 ; Philippians 2:3 ; Ph...
Philippians 4:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Tender Words from a Prison Cell Philippians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is, perhaps, no Epistle that so beautifully displays the inner life-throbs of Paul, as does the Epistle to the Philip...
Philippians 4:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I beseech — He repeats this twice, as if speaking to each face to face, and that with the utmost tenderness.

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

Philippians 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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

Philippians 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 4:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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

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

Philippians 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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

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

Philippians 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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

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

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

Philippians 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

Philippians 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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

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

Philippians 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

Philippians 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 4:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 4:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes