Bible Study Notes On Philippians Chapter 4

Chapter 4

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1 ¶ Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And I in treat thee also, true yoke fellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 ¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 ¶ Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
(To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.)

v1-9 Problems and worry.
Paul heard of the problems at the church, he should have been worried of this getting into a bigger split, but no he tells the people to keep to the Lord and be of one mind. Do not worry about anything, just take it to the Lord and the peace of God will fill you. Who’s name is in the Book of Life v3, God first, others second, self last.
We must meet the conditions set by God:
v6-7 Praying the right way.
Thanking God for His love and worshipping Him Eph 5:20; Col 3:15-17. Take everything to Him in Prayer, sincerely asking for your needs knowing, that He can supply if they are according to His will, and accept His decision. Thanksgiving for His action, what ever they are.
Really take v8, 9 in to your heart. The way to live and have right thinking. 2 Cor 10:5.
Satan is a liar John 8:44 and he wants to turn you from God with these lies, if you believe them Satan takes over. Be learners of God’s Word then James 1:22.
If we have the peace of God then this shows if we are in His will. Col 3:15; Also consider Matt 6:24-34
v10-23 Peace in God.
v10 Paul is full of happiness for the Philippians for their care for him.
Paul has learned to be satisfied in the Lord, v11. God knows all we need and with God’s help we can do all things. God does not need our power, He works through the power of Christ in us. v13. Jesus will never fail us and He has all the facilities needed through God the Father. v19
v15-19 Thanks for help received.
A sacrifice gift,it cost them something, pleasing God. v18 see 1 Peter 2:5; Rom 12:1-2; Heb 13:15,16; Rom 15:16.
v19, you met my need, God will give all your needs.
v20-23 Paul ends with a Benediction, note there were even converts in Caesar’s household.

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