Pierce and Doddridge. Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. The doxology flows from the joy that pervades the whole epistle. Commentary on Philippians 4:20-23 (Read Philippians 4:20-23) The apostle ends with praises to God. πατρί] through Christ, in virtue of our υἱοθεσία, Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:5. This God so magnificent is actually our Father (Matthew 6:9). [Note: William J. Dalton, "The Integrity of Philippians," Biblica60:1 (1979):101.]. Philippians 4:20 KJ21 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. God's grace Philippians 4:20. To God, even our Father, the kind and liberal supplier of every want to every child, be eternal glory ascribed. And this indeed hath been their practice, which should be ours, Romans 1:25 9:5 11:33,36 16:25,27 Eph 3:21 1 Timothy 1:17 1 Peter 4:11 5:11 2 Peter 3:18 Jude 1:25 Revelation 1:6, &c. It intimates, their hearts being full with the glory of God, their pens and months were enlarged accordingly, exciting others to the like doxologies. We may give these people the impression that we do not appreciate their gift, or we may lead them to conclude that we are greedy. Sure and unquestionable! Paul closed this section with a doxology in which he praised God for His providential care. What Philippians 4 Can Teach You about Contentment - (Philippians 4:12-13) - Your Daily Bible Verse - November 3 2020 Nov 03 BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: I know what it is to be in need, and I … Philippians 4:20. Thus in Philippians 1:5 Paul is "thankful for your partnership (koinonia) in the gospel"; and in Philippians 4:15 he records that "no church entered into partnership in giving and receiving except you only." . Amen, affixed in the close, doth signify how his heart did give, and rejoiced to give, all blessedness to our Father in Christ, as rejoicing that he is so blessed a God. Doxologia fluit ex gaudio totius epistolae, Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. on Galatians 1:5. ἡ δόξα] sc. See on Ephesians 3:21; Romans 11:36; Romans 16:27, et al. The Philippians' Concern for Paul (4:10) He begins with rejoicing, a characteristic theme of this letter. A proper balance must rest on genuine contentment and should communicate both appreciation and faith. Philippians 4:20. Our passage to heaven is not an open Way to all, but only to those in Him. We should look upon God, under all our weakness and fears, not as an enemy, but as a Father, disposed to pity us and help us. May we ever be mindful of this truth and be grateful to Him! Возможно, это общее благодарение, коим Павел завершает свое послание, Или же оно относится к предыдущему предложению, к оказанной апостолу щедрости. The reason he can rejoice in such distressing circumstances is that he has discovered the secret of rejoicing in all circumstances. salute you, chiefly they of Cesar’s household. The ascription of praise is the language of spiritual instinct, which cannot be repressed. And in the word our is implied, that God is the Father of every believer, the weakest as well as the strongest; we are all the children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus: and it points out our duty also, that as there is one God and Father of all, so all believers should be of one heart and of one mind among themselves. Now unto our God and Father be the glory. 4:20-23 The apostle ends with praises to God. ". The salutation is very brief, as compared, for example, with the corresponding passage in the Colossian Epistle (Philippians 4:10-15), naming none, either of those saluted or those joining with St. Paul in the salutation. 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Philippians 4:10-20 Importance of Opportunity Philippians 4:10-20 Paul Thanks the Philippians for Their Contribution R. Finlayson Philippians 4:10-20 Paul's Gratitude J. Lyth Instructions to specific saints. Amen. The very thought arouses him to praise and he immediately prays that everlasting glory be given to ‘our God and Father’, Who as a true Father knows what we need before we ask Him (Matthew 6:8), and will surely supply all our need as we seek first His Kingly Rule and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). It might therefore be well to “Amen”: “As a closing word serves to approve of what has been said, and is an expression of confirmation and assurance. we seem to have evidence of an inclusion which binds the whole letter into one unit. Amen. “Uniting himself once again with his converts in a song of praise to the one who provides for the needs of all his people” (Hawthorne p. 209). Therefore, to God our Father, be glory for ever and ever! Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Unto whom they are obliged to ascribe praise, and always to give thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 5:20. In our day we tend to go to one of these extremes or the other in dealing with those who give us gifts. δέ] But—however rich you may be in good works, however strong I may be by Christ to bear all things,—not to us, but to our God and Father be the glory. 20.] First of all, the idea of partnership is strongly expressed at the beginning and the end. Learn, That God is a Father in a more peculiar and special manner to all that are interested in his Son Jesus Christ. The pronoun goes with both nouns, and ‘the glory’ is that which essentially belongs to God. τῶν αἰών.] Be glory - not to us, but to Him be 'the glory' (Greek: implying His exclusive title to the glory) alike of your gift and of His gracious recompense to you. ". 1. (259) For in respect of the assistance which the Philippians had afforded him, it became him to reckon himself indebted to them for it in such a manner as to acknowledge, that this aid had been afforded to them by the mercy of God. The conception of the superabundant salvation, which Paul has just promised from God, forces from his heart a doxology. Now unto God and our Father - God is our Father in Christ Jesus; and such pity as a father hath for his children, such has the Lord for them that fear him; as a father is concerned for the support and life of his children, so is God concerned for you. Song of Solomon, and He often uses His people as His channels of blessing. So it is! The expression, as will be seen from the literal rendering, is very strong, and implies the endlessness of the glory which belongs, and should be ascribed, unto God. Nevertheless ultimately God is the provider of His people"s needs. Christ saith, my Father, John 20:17, as being his only Son by eternal generation; and he allows believers to say our Father, as being his children by adoption. be glory for ever and ever, Amen; for all the grace he gives now, and for all the glory and happiness expected hereafter; for the supply of every want both temporal and spiritual; seeing every good gift comes from him, and is to be ascribed to his free grace and favour, and not to any deserts of men: and particularly he may mean for what they had sent him, and he had received from them. The contemplation both of the Christian reward, of which he has been speaking, and of the glorious completion of all God’s dealings at the great day,—and the close of his Epistle,—suggests this ascription of praise. Philippians 4:10-20 - NIV: I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. the doctrine of the Jehovah"s Witnesses)” (Jackson p. 90). Learn hence, That it is the fervent desire of all believers to have the worth and excellences of God everlastingly acknowledged, and in a boundless manner displayed: Unto God be glory for ever and ever. Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and To God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. For comment on "Amen," see my Commentary on Hebrews 13:25. 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, wellpleasing to God. by Theodore Epp Philippians 4:18 Grow in the Gloom by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman Philippians 4:18 Praise Through Sacrifice by Dr. Warren Wiersbe Philippians 4… be glory — rather as the Greek, “be the glory.” Not to us, but to Him be “the glory” alike of your gift, and of His gracious recompense to you. Amen.’. Amen. 20.Now unto God—The thought is too big and glorious for a mere statement, and the apostle’s full soul bursts out into doxology. King James Version Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. How can I learn to not be anxious about anything? Philippians 4 – Peace and Joy in All Circumstances A. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Philippians 4:20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. On the phrase . What does Philippians chapter 4 mean? 'Tis the word for ever and ever that sets all hell a roaring, and it is the same word that fills heaven with joy and rejoicing. Today’s reading recaps several major themes of Philippians. On εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, see note, Ephesians 3:21. ῾ο θεὸς καὶ ὁ πατήρ forms one distinctive and complete title, followed sometimes by a genitive, as here and in Galatians 1:4. . And finally the reciprocal attitude of sympathy between Paul and the Philippians is expressed in the same phrase; in Philippians 1:7 he says "it is right for me to feel this about you" (touto phronein huper panton humon), and in Philippians 4:10, "You have revived your concern for me" (to huper emoi phronein)." So we learn the perfect consistency of that joy in Christ with the full enjoyment of all other sources of joy, and especially of the joy that arises from Christian love and friendship. Philippians 4:10-20 Hesitation Destructive J. Denton. Philippians 4:20. 1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. In Philippians 4:22, he will add that all the saints with Paul, meaning all the Christian believers Paul was working with in Rome, send greetings to the Philippians. They shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord. Philippians 4:14-20 New International Version Update 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Amen. Whether we supply here the word “is” or “be” matters not. Ver. Note here, 1. Amen.’ The joy which has been expressed throughout the letter now bursts out in this final declaration of praise. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. That is the discovery of a wholly adequate God. What it is which our apostle attributes and ascribes unto God, namely, glory, and that for ever and ever. To God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Philippians 4:12-14 New International Version Update 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked opportunity…(18) I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. May we ever be mindful of this truth and be grateful to Him! This is a more exact rendering of the original. We must give glory to God as a Father. τῷ δὲ θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ ἡμῶν ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. “Glory” may be derivatively the privilege of man; but “the glory” (for the original has the article here)—the essential and incommunicable glory—must be ascribed to God alone. We cannot read this pericope ( Philippians 4:10-20) thoughtfully without appreciating the apostle Paul"s sensitivity to his Philippian readers. The smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever; They shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord. At both beginning and end we have the same idea expressed in different ways: the long-standing partnership of the Philippians with Paul: "from the first day until now" ( Philippians 1:5), and "in the beginning of the gospel" ( Philippians 4:15). Romans 8:15. For the meaning of the last intensive phrase, and generally of the whole verse, see under Ephesians 3:21. Read Introduction to Philippians “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” This verse is a contrast to those whose “end is destruction” (v. 19). Philippians 4:20. ἡ δόξα, glory) in return for His gift, 2 Corinthians 9:15. God is glorified in the aspect or character of Father, and “our Father,” implying that those whose wants are supplied by Him, are His children. ᾿αμήν—“Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. From thanking of the Philippians, the holy man passeth to a giving of thanks unto God, the first cause, that they might not be elated. εἰς τοὺς αἰῶν. In fact, readers today often prefer the recap portions over most of the preceding letter. Note, 2. is the glory,’ etc., and hence it is His to bestow on those who have done here what is well-pleasing in His sight. A father may be poor, and unable to help his most beloved children; God, your Father, is infinite in his riches of his grace and glory, and out of his abundance we have all received, and grace for grace. The Philippians’ care of him was the source of the joy, and yet it was joy in the Lord. a 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche * to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord. The omission in the latter case may perhaps be accounted for by the words above (Philippians 2:20-21), in which, with the single exception of Timotheus, St. Paul declares dissatisfaction with those near him, because “all seek their own, and not the things which are Jesus Christ’s. The appropriating positive terms, mine, thine, ours, have a great sweetness in them, and breathe abundance of affection. Not to us, but to Him be "the glory" alike of your gift, and of His gracious recompense to you. It might therefore be well to make the verse a direct statement: ‘To our God . “Be the glory for ever and ever”: The Christian is the person who is content to allow God to be in the spotlight-forever. Our attitude towards wealth and financial security could well be an area that God needs to work on. The word Father implies spiritual generation, that we are begotten by him, and like unto him; it implies vehemency of affection, no bowels comparable unto a father's; it implies designed benefit by correction, that he exercises in unto profit. He does not make any promises that will be broken, and the super-abundance of His generosity covers all-things. Philippians 4:21-23 contain the salutation and blessing. Philippians 4:20 King James Version (KJV) with a word-for-word translation and meaning from the original Greek Scriptures, its context and search popularity level. εἴη, the befitting glory. Now unto God and our Father, … - see the notes at Romans 16:27. Amen . Our eternal home is a gift from God, but it is only through faith in the spilt blood of Jesus that we have a full assurance of our heavenly inheritance. The abundant supply of our generous God is overflowing with gracious-mercy and bubbling over with loving-kindness. Sometimes the signs are small, sometimes significant, but on occasion there is the very real need to encourage people to stand their ground, to keep going when the going gets tough, to keep … Continue reading "Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7" Nevertheless ultimately God is the provider of His people"s needs. Philippians 4:20. Philippians 4:21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. When applied to sinners, and what they suffer from God as the desert, the due desert, of their sins, then it is a word of the saddest weight, Revelation 14:11. The last phrase—“to the ages of the ages”-is an imitation of the Hebrew superlative לְעוֹלָם עוֹלָמִים(Galatians 1:5; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:18), and means a very long and indefinite period-the image taken from the cycles or calendars of time, to represent an immeasurable eternity. As stedfastness, unanimity, joy, and the grounds of praise, and the epilogue ( Philippians 4:10-20 Marg. 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