Philippians 4
Lutheran reading notes
In Philippians chapter 4, the message of the gospel develops the theme of joy and perseverance in Christ. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, {my} dearly beloved.
Philippians 4:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Philippians 4:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and {with} other my fellowlabourers, whose names {are} in the book of life.
Philippians 4:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Rejoice in the Lord alway: {and} again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord {is} at hand.
Philippians 4:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {honest: or, venerable}
Philippians 4:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Philippians 4:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {hath...: or, is revived}
Philippians 4:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, {therewith} to be content.
Philippians 4:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Philippians 4:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
Philippians 4:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Philippians 4:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
Philippians 4:16 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Philippians 4:17 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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, wellpleasing to God. {I have all: or, I have received all}
Philippians 4:18 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Now unto God and our Father {be} glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
Philippians 4:21 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
Philippians 4:22 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with you all. Amen. «{To the} Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.»
Philippians 4:23 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.