Philippians 4:4-7

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 4:4-7

The rejoicing of the Christians Especially in Their Fellowship with Christ. The care-free joy of believers: v. 4. Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice. v. 5. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. v. 6. Be careful for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. v. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 4:4-7

(2) General exhortation to Christian joy( Philippians 4:4-7).4,5Rejoice in the Lord always: (and)5 again I [will] say, rejoice. Let your moderation 6[gentleness] be known to all men: The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request [requests] be known unto [before] God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth [every] understanding, shall keep [guard] your hearts and [your] minds through [in] Christ Jesus.EXEGETICAL AND... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:4

Philippians REJOICE EVERMORE Php_4:4 . It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: ‘I rejoice’; ‘Rejoice ye!’ The word and the thing crop up in every chapter, like some hidden brook, ever and anon sparkling out into the sunshine from beneath the shadows. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle’s circumstances. The letter shows him to us as a prisoner, dependent on Christian charity for a living,... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:6

Philippians HOW TO OBEY AN IMPOSSIBLE INJUNCTION Php_4:6 . It is easy for prosperous people, who have nothing to trouble them, to give good advices to suffering hearts; and these are generally as futile as they are easy. But who was he who here said to the Church at Philippi, ‘Be careful for nothing?’ A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. He was expecting his trial, which might, so far as he knew, very probably end in... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 4:7

Philippians THE WARRIOR PEACE Php_4:7 . The great Mosque of Constantinople was once a Christian church, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom. Over its western portal may still be read, graven on a brazen plate, the words, ‘Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.’ For four hundred years noisy crowds have fought, and sorrowed, and fretted, beneath the dim inscription in an unknown tongue; and no eye has looked at it, nor any heart responded. It is but too sad... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

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 4:4

TRUE JOY‘Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.’ Php_4:4 The bright and joyous tone of this Epistle is well expressed by the frequent repetition of the word ‘rejoice.’ It is the key-note, all its exhortations conclude with this one expression; but here especially the Apostle is very earnest. He is not satisfied with saying, ‘Rejoice in the Lord alway,’ but adds, ‘again I say, Rejoice.’ And observe the subject of this rejoicing is said to be the Lord, our blessed Lord and Saviour... read more

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