Philippians 2:2
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then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
Commentaries
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Fulfil--that is, Make full. I have joy in you, complete it by that which is still wanting, namely, unity (Phi 1:9). likeminded--literally, "that ye be of the same mind"; more general than the following "of one mind." having the same love--equally disposed to love and be loved. being of one accord--literally, "with united souls." This pairs with the following clause, thus, "With united souls, being of one mind"; as the former two also pair together, "That ye be likeminded, having the same love."
Open source ↗The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (Phi 2:1-11), to be diligent and serious in the Christian course (Phi 2:12, Phi 2:13), and to adorn their Christian profession by several suitable graces (Phi 2:14-18). He then concludes with particular notice and commendation of two good ministers, Timothy and Epaphroditus, whom he designed to send to them (Phi 2:19-30).
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Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.