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 repetition of the injunction, but by extending the duty to all times, and under all conditions. For though there be woe to the enemies of Christ's cross, who langh at his followers, Luke 6:25; yet they who are really found in him, have evermore ground of rejoicing, for all the benefits of God they have through him, and the far more excellent they do expect to receive upon his account, 1 Thessalonians 16:33 1 Corinthians 1:31 1 Thessalonians 5:16 1 Peter 1:8.
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Philippians 4:4
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.