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Text -- Philippians 4:9 (NET)

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4:9 And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.
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Robertson: Phi 4:9 - -- In me ( en emoi ). Paul dares to point to his life in Philippi as an illustration of this high thinking. The preacher is the interpreter of the spiri...

In me ( en emoi ).

Paul dares to point to his life in Philippi as an illustration of this high thinking. The preacher is the interpreter of the spiritual life and should be an example of it.

Robertson: Phi 4:9 - -- These things do ( tauta prassete ). Practise as a habit (prassō , not poieō ).

These things do ( tauta prassete ).

Practise as a habit (prassō , not poieō ).

Wesley: Phi 4:9 - -- As catechumens.

As catechumens.

Wesley: Phi 4:9 - -- By continual instructions.

By continual instructions.

Wesley: Phi 4:9 - -- In my life and conversation. These do, and the God of peace shall be with you - Not only the peace of God, but God himself, the fountain of peace.

In my life and conversation. These do, and the God of peace shall be with you - Not only the peace of God, but God himself, the fountain of peace.

JFB: Phi 4:9 - -- Rather, "The things also which ye have learned . . . these practice"; the things which besides recommending them in words, have been also recommended ...

Rather, "The things also which ye have learned . . . these practice"; the things which besides recommending them in words, have been also recommended by my example, carry into practice.

JFB: Phi 4:9 - -- Though ye have not yet sufficiently "received" them.

Though ye have not yet sufficiently "received" them.

JFB: Phi 4:9 - -- Though ye have not as yet sufficiently "learned" them [BENGEL].

Though ye have not as yet sufficiently "learned" them [BENGEL].

JFB: Phi 4:9 - -- "and then," as the necessary result (Phi 4:7). Not only "the peace of God," but "the God of peace" Himself "shall be with you."

"and then," as the necessary result (Phi 4:7). Not only "the peace of God," but "the God of peace" Himself "shall be with you."

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- Those things, which ye have - learned - From my preaching and writing

Those things, which ye have - learned - From my preaching and writing

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- And received - By faith, as a revelation from God

And received - By faith, as a revelation from God

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- And heard - From my preaching, and that of those who labored with me; and heard from me, in my private communications with you; and heard of me from...

And heard - From my preaching, and that of those who labored with me; and heard from me, in my private communications with you; and heard of me from other Churches

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- And seen in me - While living and labouring among you

And seen in me - While living and labouring among you

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- Do - Take them for the rule of your faith and practice

Do - Take them for the rule of your faith and practice

Clarke: Phi 4:9 - -- And the God of peace - He who is the author of peace, the lover of peace, and the maintainer of peace; he who has made peace between heaven and eart...

And the God of peace - He who is the author of peace, the lover of peace, and the maintainer of peace; he who has made peace between heaven and earth, by the mission and sacrifice of his Son, shall be ever with you while you believe and act as here recommended.

Calvin: Phi 4:9 - -- 9.What things ye have learned, and received, and heard By this accumulation of terms he intimates, that he was assiduous in inculcating these things....

9.What things ye have learned, and received, and heard By this accumulation of terms he intimates, that he was assiduous in inculcating these things. “This was my doctrine — my instruction — my discourse among you.” Hypocrites, on the other hand, insisted upon nothing but ceremonies. Now, it was a dishonorable thing to abandon the holy instruction, 244 which they had wholly imbibed, and with which they had been thorouglly imbued.

You have seen in me Now, the main thing in a public speaker 245 should be, that he may speak, not with his mouth merely, but by his life, and procure authority for his doctrine by rectitude of life. Paul, accordingly, procures authority for his exhortation on this ground, that he had, by his life no less than by his mouth, been a leader and master of virtues.

And the God of peace He had spoken of the peace of God; he now more particularly confirms what he had said, by promising that God himself, the Author of peace, will be with them. For the presence of God brings us every kind of blessing: as though he had said, that they would feel that God was present with them to make all things turn out well and prosperously, provided they apply themselves to pious and holy actions.

Defender: Phi 4:9 - -- See note on Phi 3:17.

See note on Phi 3:17.

Defender: Phi 4:9 - -- On "the God of peace," see also Rom 15:33; Rom 16:20; 2Co 13:11; 1Th 5:23; 2Th 3:16; and Heb 13:20. Note also, "the peace of God" (Phi 4:6)."

On "the God of peace," see also Rom 15:33; Rom 16:20; 2Co 13:11; 1Th 5:23; 2Th 3:16; and Heb 13:20. Note also, "the peace of God" (Phi 4:6)."

TSK: Phi 4:9 - -- which : Phi 3:17; 1Co 10:31-33, 1Co 11:1; 1Th 1:6, 1Th 2:2-12, 1Th 2:14, 1Th 4:1-8; 2Th 3:6-10 do : Deu 5:1; Mat 5:19, Mat 5:20, Mat 7:21, Mat 7:24-27...

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Barnes: Phi 4:9 - -- Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do - That is, what you have witnessed in me, and what you hav...

Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do - That is, what you have witnessed in me, and what you have learned of me, and what you have heard about me, practice yourselves. Paul refers them to his uniform conduct - to all that they had seen, and known, and heard of him, as that which it was proper for them to imitate. The same thing, substantially, he urges in Phi 3:17; see the notes at that verse. It could have been only the consciousness of a pure and upright life which would make such counsel proper. How few are the people at this day who can urge others to imitate all that they have seen in them, and learned from them, and heard of them.

And the God of peace shall be with you - The God who gives peace; compare Heb 13:20; 1Th 5:23; see also the notes at Phi 4:7. The meaning here is, that Paul, by pursuing the course of life which he had led, and which he here counsels them to follow, had found that it had been attended with the blessing of the God of peace, and he felt the fullest assurance that the same blessing would rest on them if they imitated his example. The way to obtain the blessing of the God of peace, is to lead a holy life, and to perform with faithfulness all the duties which we owe to God and to our fellow-men.

Poole: Phi 4:9 - -- Those things, which ye have both learned he recommends to their serious practice not new things, but those weighty matters which they had before lear...

Those things, which ye have both learned he recommends to their serious practice not new things, but those weighty matters which they had before learned of him when preaching amongst them.

And received, and heard yea, and approved as worthy to be kept.

And seen in me and that all things might be more lively and affecting, with an increase of words, he moves with this, that his doctrine was exemplified by his own practice when amongst them, (as he had hinted before, Phi 3:17 ), expressing the same thing by his life which he did by his word, 1Ti 4:12 1Pe 5:3 .

Do whereupon he would have them to be doers also of the same things, 1Th 1:6 2:13 Heb 13:7 Jam 1:22 .

And the God of peace shall be with you and in this practice you have comfort from the presence of the God of peace, (as above, Phi 4:7 ), who will embrace and prosper you, being reconciled to you in Christ, and at peace with you: so Rom 15:5,33 16:20 2Co 13:11 1Th 5:23 .

Gill: Phi 4:9 - -- These things which ye have both learned,.... Meaning from himself, in a doctrinal way: and received; not only into their heads but hearts, had embr...

These things which ye have both learned,.... Meaning from himself, in a doctrinal way:

and received; not only into their heads but hearts, had embraced cordially, with great affection, in the love thereof, as well as given a full assent to:

and heard; either publicly or privately, from the pulpit, or in conversation; or had heard of him when absent, or from him when present:

and seen in me: in his life and conversation, which were well known, and were a pattern to them that believe; and therefore he adds,

do; practise the same things which they had learned from him as their duty, and had heard him urge as such, and had seen exemplified in himself:

and the God of peace shall be with you; to give that peace which is beyond the conception of a natural man, and the expression of a spiritual one, and is the great preservative through Christ; and to enable to do and to continue to do the above things, and to keep them from all harm, and every enemy of their souls; to favour them with his gracious presence here, and with endless peace hereafter.

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TSK Synopsis: Phi 4:1-23 - --1 From particular admonitions,4 he proceeds to general exhortations,10 shewing how he rejoiced at their liberality towards him lying in prison, not so...

MHCC: Phi 4:2-9 - --Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would...

Matthew Henry: Phi 4:1-9 - -- The apostle begins the chapter with exhortations to divers Christian duties. I. To stedfastness in our Christian profession, Phi 4:1. It is inferred...

Barclay: Phi 4:8-9 - --The human mind will always set itself on something and Paul wished to be quite sure that the Philippians would set their minds on the right things. T...

Barclay: Phi 4:8-9 - --In this passage Paul lays down the way of true teaching. He speaks of the things which the Philippians have learned. These are the things in which he...

Constable: Phi 1:27--4:10 - --III. Partnership in the gospel 1:27--4:9 Paul had been saying he hoped to be able to revisit Philippi and to min...

Constable: Phi 4:2-9 - --C. Specific duties 4:2-9 This last section (4:2-9) of the body of the epistle (1:27-4:9) deals with the ...

Constable: Phi 4:4-9 - --2. Maintaining tranquillity 4:4-9 Paul gave his readers five other brief positive exhortations all of which are vitally important for individual and c...

College: Phi 4:1-23 - --PHILIPPIANS 4 IX. EXHORTATIONS TO STEADFASTNESS, UNITY, PRAYER, AND PROPER THOUGHT (4:1-9) A. STANDING FIRM (4:1) 1 Therefore, my brothers, you who...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Philippians From Rome About a.d. 61 By Way of Introduction There is something to be said for the idea that Paul wrote the Epi...

JFB: Philippians (Book Introduction) The INTERNAL EVIDENCE for the authenticity of this Epistle is strong. The style, manner of thought, and doctrine, accord with Paul's. The incidental a...

JFB: Philippians (Outline) INSCRIPTION. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS FOR THE FLOURISHING SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE PHILIPPIANS. HIS OWN STATE AT ROME, AND THE RESULT OF HIS IMPRISONME...

TSK: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Church at Philippi in Macedonia was planted by the Apostle Paul about ad 53 (Acts 16:9-40); and it appears he visited them again, ad 60, though no...

TSK: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Phi 4:1, From particular admonitions, Phi 4:4, he proceeds to general exhortations, Phi 4:10. shewing how he rejoiced at their liberality...

Poole: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 4

MHCC: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. The scope of the epistle is to confirm them in the faith, to encourage them to walk as beco...

MHCC: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) (Phi 4:1) The apostle exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord. (Phi 4:2-9) Gives directions to some, and to all in general. (Phi 4:10-19) ...

Matthew Henry: Philippians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians Philippi was a chief city of the western part of Macedonia, ...

Matthew Henry: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. (Phi 4:1-9). The apostle's grateful acknowledgments of the Philippi...

Barclay: Philippians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) Great Things In The Lord (Phi_4:1) Healing The Breaches (Phi_4:2-3) The Marks Of The Christian Life (Phi_4:4-5) The Peace Of Believing Prayer (Ph...

Constable: Philippians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Kri...

Constable: Philippians (Outline) Outline I. Salutation 1:1-2 II. Prologue 1:3-26 A. Thanksgiving 1:3-8 ...

Constable: Philippians Philippians Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. Cambridge: Deighton, Bell, and Co., 1884. ...

Haydock: Philippians (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE PHILIPPIANS. INTRODUCTION. Philippi, a considerable city in Macedonia, so called from Philip, fat...

Gill: Philippians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS Philippi was a Roman colony, and the chief city of one part of Macedonia, Act 16:12, it is by Appianus called Datos whi...

Gill: Philippians 4 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS 4 This chapter contains exhortations to various duties becoming Christians, the apostle's thankfulness to the Philippia...

College: Philippians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION THE CITY When Paul bypassed the seaport at Neapolis and moved eight miles inland to Philippi, he did so because Philippi, though small,...

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