Philippians, Chapter 4

Chapter 4, Philippians, verse-by-verse commentary/summarization/whatever-you-see-fit-to-call-it, for the purpose of gaining understanding. I used NASB while doing this; you can follow along with whichever version you prefer at BibleGateway (see sidebar). Beware, I have no established form of what I'm doing. I'm just going at it. So here I go:

1. Exhorting our brethren to stay strong in the Lord is good.

2. We should live complementarily toward our brethren in the Lord.

3. We should help those who are struggling or having discomfort because they are working for the gospel of Jesus.

4. Have joy and live to give joy to God all the time.

5. Let all men see your peace, calmness, piety, and kindness.

6. We are not to have "extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some" thing; instead, pray and ask with thanks to God for whatever regards the thing you would be anxious about.

7. If we call upon God in our anxiety, He will guard our spirits and minds with His peace.

8. Think about the things that are good; there are many, so it shouldn't be hard.

9. the good things we hear, see, and read should be applied to our lives; also, in application of the good we see, hear, and read in this world, God will be with us.

10. Concern for the well-being of our brothers and sisters is good; in our concern, prayer and support should flow out.

11. Everyone should be content no matter their circumstances.

12. Whether with much or little, we should be content.

13. And in Christ, we can do this and much, much more.

14. It is good to share the burdens born by our brethren.

15. Even if our other brothers and sisters aren't being loving and obedient, we can't use that as a justification for our own failings.

16. Readily support those in need.

17. You who receive support: do not become desirous of gifts for yourself; when you receive a gift, rejoice that God is building up your brothers and sisters.

18. Give thanks to God and your brethren for gifts you receive.

19. God supplies for all our needs.

20. May God be glorified eternally!

21. Greet your brothers and sisters with a mindset and an attitude befitting God's ambassadors through Christ Jesus.

22. Take joy in the greetings of others.

23. Bless one another and remind each other of Jesus.