Christ not only took upon him the likeness and fashion, or form of a man, but of one in a low state; not appearing in splendour. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. We must kindly care for others, but not be busy-bodies in other men's matters. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. It is to the glory of God the Father, to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord; for it is his will, that all men should honour the Son as they honour the Father, #Joh 5:23|. 2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Read full chapter Philippians 2:1 in all English translations Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies KJV: King James Version 26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
King James Version (KJV), KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Do we thus love and obey the Son of God?12-18 We must be diligent in the use of all the means which lead to our salvation, persevering therein to the end.
27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. Do it, and do not find fault with it. We must be severe upon our own faults, and quick in observing our own defects, but ready to make favourable allowances for others. The working of God's grace in us, is to quicken and engage our endeavours.
Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good.
King James Version 2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies.
Let us try thus to shine. Philippians 2:1-2 King James Version (KJV) 2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. This encourages us to do our utmost, because our labour shall not be in vain: we must still depend on the grace of God. Work out your salvation, for it is God who worketh in you. Exhortations to a kind, humble spirit and behaviour. 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, #Joh 1:1|, had not thought it a robbery to be equal with God, and to receive Divine worship from men. By peaceableness; give no just occasion of offence.
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. The gospel is the word of life, it makes known to us eternal life through Jesus Christ.
It is the will of God that believers should be much in rejoicing; and those who are so happy as to have good ministers, have great reason to rejoice with them.19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. 18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me. (12-18) The apostle's purpose of visiting Philippi.
The apostle urges them to love him the more on that account. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Several motives to brotherly love are mentioned.
His whole life was a life of poverty and suffering. With great care, lest, with all our advantages, we should come short. It is doubly pleasant to have our mercies restored by God, after great danger of their removal; and this should make them more valued. The children of God should differ from the sons of men. His human nature; herein he became like us in all things except sin. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: 30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Running, denotes earnestness and vigour, continual pressing forward; labouring, denotes constancy, and close application.
King James Version (KJV) We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. Here we see such motives to self-denying love as nothing else can supply. 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies. 2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, King James Version (KJV), Philippians 2:1 in all English translations, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
It seems, his illness was caused by the work of God. Do your duty without murmurings. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (1-4) The example of Christ. God's good-will to us, is the cause of his good work in us. 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one … Neither inward nor outward peace can be enjoyed, without lowliness of mind.5-11 The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
It is the joy of ministers to see people like-minded. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death.
If you expect or experience the benefit of God's compassions to yourselves, be compassionate one to another. The doctrine and example of consistent believers will enlighten others, and direct their way to Christ and holiness, even as the light-house warns mariners to avoid rocks, and directs their course into the harbour. Mind your work, and do not quarrel with it. What is given in answer to prayer, should be received with great thankfulness and joy.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. (19-30)1-4 Here are further exhortations to Christian duties; to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, according to the example of the Lord Jesus.