[a]I pray Euodia, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of one accord in the Lord.

Yea, and I beseech thee, faithful yokefellow, help those women, which labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the (A)[b]book of life.

[c]Rejoice in the [d]Lord always, again I say, rejoice.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:2 He also calleth on some by name, partly, because they needed private exhortation, and partly also to stir up others, to be more prompt and ready.
  2. Philippians 4:3 God is said after the manner of men, to have a book, wherein the names of his elect are written, to whom he will give everlasting life. Ezekiel calleth it the writing of the house of Israel, and the secret of the Lord, Ezek. 13:9.
  3. Philippians 4:4 He addeth particular exhortations: and the first is, that the joy of the Philippians be not hindered by any afflictions that the wicked imagine and work against them.
  4. Philippians 4:4 So is the joy of the world distinguisheth from our joy.

Bible Gateway Recommends