“ Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. ”
Rejoice in the Lord alway - see the notes at Philippians 3:1 . It is the privilege of Christians to do this, not at certain periods and at distant intervals, but at all times they may rejoice th...
(3) Rejoice in the (d) Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice. (3) He adds particular exhortations: and the first is, that the joy of the Philippians should not be hindered by any afflictions that t...
Php_4:4-7. Joy and Peace. Once again Paul sounds his dominant note of joy. For the fifth and last time he refers to the return of Christ ( cf. Php_1:6; Php_1:10 , Php_2:16, Php_3:20). He deprecates...
4. Rejoice in the Lord It is an exhortation suited to the times; for, as the condition of the pious was exceedingly troublous, and dangers threatened them on every side, it was possible that...
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Rejoice in the Lord alway - Be continually happy; but this happiness you can find only in the Lord. Genuine happiness is spiritual; as it can on...
Rejoice in the Lord alway:— The Apostle, in this advice, seems to have a respect to thesuffering condition in which it appears, by other passages in the Epistle, that he considered them. This is co...
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Alway ( Isaiah 61:10 ) - even amidst the afflictions now distressing you ( Philippians 1:28-30 ). Again - he had already said "Rejoice...
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...
Rejoice in the Lord... and again I say, Rejoice. — The original word is the word always used in classical Greek (see the corresponding word in Latin) for “farewell” ( i.e., “ Joy be with you!”), an...
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...
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...
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...
(4) Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. (5) Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. (6) Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication w...
TRUE JOY ‘Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.’ Php_4:4 The bright and joyous tone of this Epistle is well expressed by the frequent repetition of the word ‘rejoice.’ It is the...
Rejoice in the Lord alway ,.... This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; Philippians 3:1 ; with this addition "alway"; for there is always cause and matter for rejoicing in...
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Ver. 4. Rejoice in the Lord ] That is the true and only joy (said Mr Philpot the martyr), which is conceived not of the creature, but of the...
Rejoice in the Lord alway For, as believers in Christ, as children and heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ of the heavenly, incorruptible inheritance, and as persons assured that all things,...
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...
Various Exhortations. A. D. 62. 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy...
He doth here, considering the importance of Christian cheerfulness, which he had twice before put them upon, Philippians 2:18 , Philippians 3:1 , stir them up to true rejoicing, not only by repet...
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...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 4:4 . Rejoice in the Lord. —R.V. margin, “Farewell.” The word is neither “farewell” alone, nor “rejoice” alone ( Lightfoot ). That the A.V. and R.V. te...
Philippians 4:3-4 One Spirit and One Body. I. This measureless body, spread out before our eyes in vast outline, so varied, so glorious, so wonderful, is convincement enough of the wealth and gra...
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 4:6 . 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...
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...
Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice.
1 Peter 4:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ; 2 Corinthians 13:1 ; 2 Corinthians 13:2 ; Acts 16:25 ; Acts 5:41 ; Galatians 1:8 ; James 1:2-4 ; Matthew 5:12 ; Philippians 3:1 ; Psalms 145:1 ; P...
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...