philippians-4:20

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-23

Chapter 4Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for ( Philippians 4:1 ),What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart, just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for you. My brothers, who I dearly love and I long for,"[You are] my joy and [you are] my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved ( Philippians 4:1 ).The heart of the apostle. He is bearing his heart now, his love for those who he ministered to and those who ministered to him.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:1-23

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 inconsistent with the requirement, to provide things honest in the sight of all men, and for that purpose to be diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. But it becomes christians not to be burdened with inordinate care, or to be over solicitous about any temporal good, so as... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:10-20

Philippians 4:10-20But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly Paul’s gratitudeI. He acknowledges the gift--rejoicing in the spirit that prompted it; expressing his contentment and confidence in God; confessing the seasonable nature of the supply.II. He commends the givers for their special and repeated generosity; exemplification of the spirit of Christianity; acceptable sacrifice to God.III. He assures them of an abundant recompense. God is rich; will supply all their need; by Christ Jesus. (J. Lyth,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:20-23

Philippians 4:20-23Now unto God and our Father The spirit in which to close the yearI. The doxology.1. We are to give glory to God as to our heavenly Father. We are not to regard Him as a tyrant, nor as a governor merely, but as a kind and loving Father.2. We are to give Him the glory, that is, the honour and praise, of all His mercies to us.II. Benediction. Grace is the love of God as displayed in Christ, whereby we receive all those unmerited favours which are included in the gospel plan of... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 4:20

20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Ver. 20. Now unto God ] Paul cannot mention God’s bounty without a doxology. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 4:20

unto: Philippians 1:11, Psalms 72:19, Psalms 115:1, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:13, Romans 11:36, Romans 16:27, Galatians 1:5, Ephesians 3:21, 1 Timothy 1:17, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 4:9-1 Kings :, Revelation 5:12, Revelation 7:12, Revelation 11:13, Revelation 14:7 Amen: Philippians 4:23, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 28:20 Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 29:10 - our father Luke 11:2 - Our Romans 1:7 - God Galatians 1:4 - our 1 Timothy 6:16 - to whom read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:20

3. Doxology, Philippians 4:20. 20. Now unto God The thought is too big and glorious for a mere statement, and the apostle’s full soul bursts out into doxology. read more