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Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder William II (1650)
Adriaen van Nieulandt, the Younger (1587-1658)
Baroque Style
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Image Source: Web Gallery of Art
Explanation: In Philippians 4, Paul urges his readers to stand firm in the Lord (1).
He asks Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. And he asks an unnamed person to assist them in coming together (2-3).
He exhorts his readers to rejoice, to be moderate (or reasonable), to be anxious for nothing, and to let their requests be known to God with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep (or garrison) their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (4-7).
He asks them to think about whatever is just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy. And he asks them to practice those things which they learned and saw in him (8-9).
He rejoiced that their care for him had flourished again. He did not say this out of need, because he had learned to be content in all circumstances, good or ill, because he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. (10-13).
He expressed gratitude that they had been his partners in the gospel, not because he desired a gift, but because he desired that fruit would abound to their account. The gift which they sent to him fully satisfied his needs. It was acceptable and pleasing to God who would supply all of their needs in glory in Christ Jesus (14-20).
He closed the chapter and book with greetings to all the saints, and he sent greetings from those who were with him, especially those of Caesar's household. He concludes with the following words: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit" (21-23).
[Sermons: Dominic Smart. J Ligon Duncan III. John Currid. Various. ]
[Illustration: In today's painting, Peace (personified) grants blessings to those who are surrounded by threatening powers. In today's chapter, peace garrisons the hearts of those who are cumbered with anxiety. ]
RESOURCES
[THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES:
Philippians 4:1-3: Romans 15:1-6; 1 Corinthians 4:6-7; 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Galatians 6:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22; Philemon 1:15-20.
Philippians 4:4-7: Romans 12:9-21; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Ephesians 4:25-32; Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; 2 Thessalonians 3:16.
Philippians 4:8-9: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 4:1-10; Colossians 3:12-17; Romans 10:14-17; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 11:2-16; Ephesians 4:25-32.
Philippians 4:10-20: Romans 8:31-39; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:1-18; 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; 2 Corinthians 7:2-4; 2 Corinthians 11:7-11; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Ephesians 3:20-21; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13.
Philippians 4:21-22: Romans 16:3-16; Romans 16:21-23; 1 Corinthians 16:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Colossians 4:10-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; Philemon 1:23-24.
Philippians 4:23: Romans 16:20b; 1 Corinthians 16:23-24; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 6:18; Ephesians 6:23-26; Colossians 4:18b; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Philemon 1:25.
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NOTE: The parallels above are based in a very small part on my own research but principally on the following sources:
Fred O Francis and J. Paul Sampley, Pauline Parallels, Second Edition. (Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press, 1984).
Most of the material on Hebrews is from an online article titled Pauline parallels in Hebrews taken from Charles H. Welch and Stuart Allen Welch, Perfection Or Perdition? An Exposition Of The Epistle To The Hebrews, (London: Berean Publishing Trust, 1973). ]
[ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]
[ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]
[ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
[ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]
*** For Additional word studies use one of the Greek Interlinear Bibles below. ***
Book Outline:
1. The Advance of the Gospel in the Ministry of Paul (Philippians 1:1 - Philippians 1:30) - 61 A.D. Rome
2. The Advance of the Gospel Encouraged in the Life of the Philippians (Philippians 2:1 - Philippians 4:23) - 61 A.D. Rome
Philippians 4
2. The Advance of the Gospel Encouraged in the Life of the Philippians (Philippians 2:1 - Philippians 4:23) - 61 A.D. Rome
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly be loved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 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.
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 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.
9 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.
10 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.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
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.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now ye Philippins 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.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
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.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory ever [into the eons of the eons]. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.
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