Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Philippians 4:2

Textus Receptus:
ευωδιαν παρακαλω και συντυχην παρακαλω το αυτο φρονειν εν κυριω

King James:
I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

Comments:
I beseech... I beseech: Paul pleads with each one individually, as if to emphasize the division in their current relationship.

Euodias... Syntyche: It is at least interesting that the names of these women in conflict mean something like "pleasant way" and "serendipity."

same mind: This is the third time in the book of Philippians Paul has used the same expression to refer to having the mind of Christ in unity with each other. The other times are chapter 2:2 and 3:16.

Expanded Paraphrase:
I implore Euodias to share the way with Syntyche. And I implore Syntyche to be brought together with Euodias. Christ only has one mind. If both had His mind they would have peace with each other.

References:
Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Philippians 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

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