Philippians 4:1

CHAPTER IV.

The apostle exhorts them to stand fast in the Lord, 1.

And beseeches Euodias and Syntyche to be of one mind in Divine

things, 2.

And requests his true yokefellow to help them to a good

understanding, 3.

Gives them directions concerning their temper and frame of mind,

4-7.

And how to act in all respects as becomes the purity and

excellence of the Gospel, as they had heard from and seen in

him, 8, 9.

Thanks them for their attention to him in his captivity, in

sending him what was necessary for his support, though he had

learned to be contented in all situations in life, 10-14.

Mentions particular cases in which they had ministered to him;

promises them, through the riches of glory in Christ, a supply

of all their spiritual wants; and renders thanks to God, 15-20.

Salutes all the saints, and those particularly of the emperor's

household, 21, 22.

And concludes with his usual apostolical benediction, 23.

NOTES ON CHAP. IV.

Verse Philippians 4:1. Therefore, my - beloved] Because ye have this armour, and those enemies, and God for your support, see that ye stand fast in him. This verse most unquestionably belongs to the preceding chapter.