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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Philippians 4". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/philippians-4.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Philippians 4". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (50)New Testament (19)Individual Books (13)
Verse 1
dearly beloved. App-135 .
longed for . Greek. epipothetos. Only here. Compare Philippians 1:8 . Romans 1:11 .
my joy and crown . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:19 , 1 Thessalonians 2:20 .
stand fast . Compare Philippians 1:27 ,
in. App-104 .
Lord. App-98 .
Verse 2
beseech . App-134 .
Euodias . This should be Euodia (feminine)
be of the same mind . Lit, mind (Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 2:2 ) the same thing.
Verse 3
entreat = ask. App-134 .
true . Greek. gnesios. See 2 Corinthians 8:8 .
yokefellow . Greek. suzugos . Only here. It is unknown who was intended.
which = since they.
laboured with . Greek. sunathleo. See Philippians 1:27 .
gospel . App-140 .
with. App-104 .
other = the rest of. App-124 . This may refer to Euodia and Syntyche.
fellowlabourers. Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 ,
book of life . See Revelation 3:5 ; Revelation 13:8 ; Revelation 20:15 Revelation 22:19 , and Compare Php 21:27 .
life App-170 .
Verse 5
moderation = forbearance. Greek. epiekes: adjective only here; 1 Timothy 3:3 .Titus 3:2 . Jam 3:17 . 1 Peter 2:18 .
known. App-132 .
unto = to,
men. App-123 .
Lord. App-98 .
Verse 6
careful = anxious. First occurance: Matthew 6:25 ,
nothing . Greek. medeis
prayer . supplication. App-134 .:3
requests . App-134 .
made known . Greek. gnorizo , See Philippians 1:22 .
unto . App-104 .
God . App-98 .
Verse 7
which passeth = surpassing. Greek. huperecho. Compare Philippians 3:8 , See Romans 13:1 . Compare Ephesians 3:20 .
all understanding = every mind, or thought (Greek. nous),
keep = garrison. Greek. phronreo. See on 2 Corinthians 11:32 , Occurs: Galatians 1:3 , Gal 1:23 , 1 Peter 1:5 .
minds = thoughts. Greek. noema, See 2 Corinthians 2:11 .
through = in. App-104 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 .
Verse 8
true . App-175 .
honest = honourable, venerable,
grave . Greek. semnos. Here, 1 Timothy 3:8 , 1 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 2:2 .
just . App-191 .
pure , Greek. hagnos . See 2 Corinthians 7:11 .
lovely . Greek. prosphiles. Only here.
of good report . Gp. euphemos. Only here.
if. App-118 ., a.
any . A1. Php 123:3 ,
virtue , Greek. arete . Only here, 1 Peter 2:9 . 2Pe 1:3 , 2 Peter 1:5 .
think on = take account of. Greek. logizomai , as Romans 4:3 , &c.
Verse 9
have . Omit,
seen = saw. App-133 .,
Verse 10
This verse illustrates the Figure of speech Epitherapeia (Qualification), App-6 .
greatly . Greek. megalos. Only here.
care = thinking. Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 4:2 .
of = on behalf of. App-104 .
hath flourished again . Literally ye revived (Greek. anathalls, Only here),
wherein = on ( App-104 .) which.
also careful = mindful (Greek. phroneo, as above) also.
lacked opportunity . Greek. akaireomai . Only here.
Verse 11
Not. App-105 ,
in respect of . App-104 .
want . Greek husteresis. Only here and Mark 12:44 .
have. Omit,
content . Greek. autarkes Only here. Compare 1 Timothy 6:6
Verse 12
know. App-132 .
be abased . See Philippians 2:8 , and 2 Corinthians 11:7 .
every where = in ( App-104 .) every (place),
am instructed. Literally have been initiated into the secret. Gr mueo, to initiate, whence is derived musterion ,
Verse 13
can do = am strong for. Greek. ischuo Compare App-172 .
Christ . App-98 . but the texts read "Him".
strengtheneth , Greek. endunamoo , See Acts 9:22 ,
Verse 14
that ye did communicate with = having led fellowship with. Greek. sunkoinoneo . See Eph.
Php 5:11 .
affliction. See Philippians 1:16 .
Verse 15
ye , &c. = ye also, O Philippians, know.
from. App-104 .
no . Greek. oudeis.
church . App-186 .
communicated , Greek. koinomeo . See Romans 12:13 .
as concerning = for ( App-104 ) taking account ( App-121 .)
giving. Greek. dosis . Only here, and James 1:17 .
receiving . Greek. lepsis . Only here,
but = except Greek. ei me
Verse 16
even, &c = in Thessalonica also.
sent . App-174 .
again . Literally twice. Greek. dis . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:18 .
unto . App-104 .
Verse 17
because = that.
desire = seek. Greek. epizeteoi. First occ, Matthew 6:32
a = the.
fruit = the fruit.
that may abound = increasing.
to. App-101 .
account . Greek. logos App-121 .,
Verse 18
have . Greek. apecho. See Matthew 6:2 .
am full = have been filled. App-125 .7.
of. App-104 .
from Same as "of", above.
odour . Greek. osme. See 2 Corinthians 2:14 .
sweet smell . Greek. euodia . See 2 Corinthians 2:15 .
wellpleasing. Greek. euareetos . See Romans 12:1 .
Verse 19
supply. App-125 ., as in Philippians 4:18 .
according to . App-104 .
by = in (Greek. en).
Verse 20
Father . App-98 .
for ever and ever . App-151 .
Verse 21
saint . See Acts 9:13 .
with. App-104 .
greet = salute.
Verse 22
chiefly = specially.
of. App-104 .
household. Literally house. Greek. oikia .
Verse 23
grace. App-184 .
Jesus Christ . App-98 .
you all . All the texts read "your spirit". App-101 ., as in Galatians 6:18 .
Amen. Most texts omit.