Philippians 4
| Philippians 4 | |
|---|---|
 Head-piece to Philippians. Philippians 2:7-8. Print made by James Heath. 1800. Published by T. Macklin, London. | |
| Book | Epistle to the Philippians |
| Category | Pauline epistles |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
| Order in the Christian part | 11 |
Philippians 4 is the fourth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul of Tarsus and Timothy.[1][2]
Text
- The original text is written in Koine Greek.
- Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter are:
- Codex Vaticanus (AD 325-350)
- Codex Sinaiticus (AD 330-360)
- Codex Alexandrinus (ca. AD 400-440)
- Codex Freerianus (ca. AD 450; extant: verses 3-6, 13-15)
- Codex Claromontanus (ca. AD 550)
- This chapter is divided into 23 verses.
Structure
This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):
- Philippians 4:1–7 = Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
- Philippians 4:8–9 = Meditate on These Things
- Philippians 4:10–19 = Philippian Generosity
- Philippians 4:20–23 = Greeting and Blessing
Verse 4
- Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice![3]
- Rejoice in the Lord alway
This is a repetition of the exhortation in the preceding chapter; (See Gill on Philippians 3:1); with this addition "alway"; for there is always cause and matter for rejoicing in Christ, even in times of affliction, distress, and persecution; since he is always the same; his grace is always sufficient; his blood has a continual virtue in it, and always speaks for peace and pardon; his righteousness is an everlasting one, and so is his salvation, and such is his love; though some join this word with what follows,[4]
- [and] again, I say, rejoice;
this is what was continually inculcated by him, as being of great importance and use for the comfort of believers, and the honour of Christ.[4]
Verse 6
- Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;[5]
Verse 7
- and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.[6]
See also
- Clement
- Epaphroditus
- Euodia
- Jesus Christ
- Macedonia
- Philippi
- Syntyche
- Thessalonica
- Other related Bible parts: Romans 8, Hebrews 4
References
- ^ Halley, Henry H. Halley's Bible Handbook: an abbreviated Bible commentary. 23rd edition. Zondervan Publishing House. 1962.
- ^ Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook. Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. 2012.
- ^ Philippians 4:4
- ^ a b John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible, - Philippians 4:4
- ^ Philippians 4:6
- ^ Philippians 4:7
