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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

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. He lived in the encompassing atmosphere of eternity, as we may. Surely these two Christian women could not have withstood this tender exhortation; and all his fellow-workers must have been heartened by the thought that their names were dear to Christ, and entered in the birthday book of the twice-born.... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

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 men should be manifested. Continuing, he showed that the cure for anxiety is supplication with thanksgiving. In this connection he used that remarkable phrase, "the peace of God." Observe it carefully, the peace of God, His quietness as serenity, based on His infinite knowledge and unlimited power.... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-8

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 Philippians. In this Epistle, Paul's life, like a rose in full bloom, is sending forth its fragrance. We must think of Paul mid the discomforts and the curtailments of the Roman prison. It is from there that he writes. However, he never complains. He did miss the fellowship of those whom he had loved, and with... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

Prayer Philippians 4:1-9 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The spirit of prayer must ever be the spirit of the believer. He who knows the place and power of prayer knows the victory of the Christian life. He who, in prayer, grasps the hand of God, is grasping the power that rules the world. There is a verse in which we are commanded thus: "Take hold of my power, saith the Lord." We take hold of God's power in the air to run our sailing boats; we take hold of God's power in steam to run our railroad trains;... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:6

A DIVINE PRESCRIPTION‘Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests he made known unto God.’ Php_4:6 What a simple prescription it is—prayer, supplication, thanksgiving; just those three ingredients and nothing more. I. There is the first ingredient, prayer.—We have often heard the advice given to the anxious and careworn: ‘You must forget yourself; you must not think of your affairs, but occupy your mind with something that will... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-9

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 that revelation, and also at the same time to his admonition in Philippians 1:27 to ‘stand fast in one Spirit’, although now wording the admonition as to ‘stand fast in the Lord’. Thus the urge to ‘stand fast’, and the basis on which to do so, can be seen as one underlying theme of the letter. Indeed we... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Paul Now Gives Final Instructions To His Beloved Philippians (Philippians 4:4-7 ). Paul now commences a series of injunctions in staccato form which are not directly connected in the Greek. In a sense each is separate so as to give it emphasis, although we should recognise that that does not necessarily mean that Paul wanted them to be seen as totally independent of each other. The first is ‘upward’, looking towards the Lord (Philippians 4:4), the second is outward, looking towards the world... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

‘In nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.’ The third exhortation is that they should not be filled with anxiety about anything. That too would go with rejoicing in the Lord, and with the recognition that He was coming. Note the contrast, ‘in nothing be anxious -- in everything by prayer’. Thus freedom from anxiety was to be on the basis of dependence ‘God’, that is on their Heavenly Father Who had promised to... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

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 anxiety and commends his readers to prayer, a consequence of which will be that a peace given by God will guard their hearts and thoughts in Christ, secure from the invasion of anxiety. [The peace passes all human contrivance or ingenuity, not “ all understanding.”— A. J. G.] read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; he dissuades not from a spiritual care, arising from a good principle, according to a right rule, for a good end; this care of diligence, in a due manner, within our own sphere, is incumbent on us, both for spirituals and temporals; as Philippians 2:20; with Romans 12:11; 2 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 12:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:15; yet he earnestly dissuades from and prohibits all carnal solicitude, or carking, distrustful, worldly care,... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 4:1-23

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-8

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 4:1-9

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 4:6

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:1-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:6

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 4:4-7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:6

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