Paul writes to the Philippians encouraging peace between fellow believers Euodia and Syntyche, and peace with God through prayer, thankfulness, and thinking on noble things. He expresses contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength. While initially in need, the Philippians generously supported Paul, and he promises God will meet their needs through spiritual riches in Christ. He closes by sending greetings and wishing God's grace be with them.

1. Paul’s letter of joy – CHAPTER 4

3. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
4:1-23
A. Peace with fellow believers, 1-3
B. Peace with God, 4-9
C. Peace in all circumstances, 10-19
D. Conclusion, 20-23

4. 4. Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love
and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you
should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
 I plead with Euodia and I plead with
2
Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, 
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help these women who have contended at my
side in the cause of the gospel, along with
Clement and the rest of my fellow
workers, whose names are in the book of life.
ee oo d ah
syn-ta-kee

7. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
A. Peace with fellow believers, 1-3
v. 2 ―plead‖, a strong verb meaning to exhort, to implore, to
beg.
Euodia, Syntyche (leaders in the Philippian church)
v. 4 ―loyal yokefellow‖, could mean a person called Syzygus
which means loyal yokefellow or it could mean someone
or the whole church called upon to help the disagreement

8. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
A. Peace with fellow believers, 1-3
How had Euodia and Syntyche helped Paul in the past?
What was Paul’s relationship with Clement?
How could Paul count on his ―loyal yokefellow‖?

9.  Rejoice
4 in the Lord always. I will say it again:
Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The
Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.
 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
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noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent
or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you.

10. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
B. Peace with God, 4-9
v. 6 ―Do not be anxious‖, stop worrying, but with
prayer, petition make your requests known. Three
synonyms in a row to describe the alternative to anxiety
and worry.
v. 8 Finally signals the end of the commands in this section.
Reflect critically or think about that which is…

11. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
B. Peace with God, 4-9
How did Paul tell the Philippian believers to treat others?
What are we to do instead of worrying?
How can we enjoy the presence of the God of peace?

12. 10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have
renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have
been concerned, but you had no opportunity to
show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in
need, for I have learned to be content whatever the
circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in
need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living
in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through
him who gives me strength.


13. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early
days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set
out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me
in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;
16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent
me aid again and again when I was in need. 17Not
that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what
may be credited to your account. 18I have received
full payment and even more; I am amply supplied,
now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts
you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable
sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19And my God will meet
all your needs according to his glorious riches in
Christ Jesus.

14. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
C. Peace in all circumstances, 10-19
v. 12 ―need‖ This is a different Greek word than the one in
verse 11 and refers to the lowering of water in a river OR
a reference to fundamental needs like food and water.
v. 13 ―everything‖ a better translation would be all of these
things (what he has just described)

15. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
C. Peace in all circumstances, 10-19
Why could Paul handle any kind of circumstance?
What did Paul not want?
How would God reciprocate the believers’ generosity?

16. 20To our God and Father be glory for ever
and ever. Amen.
21Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The
brothers who are with me send greetings.
22All the saints send you
greetings, especially those who belong to
Caesar’s household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be
with your spirit. Amen. a

17. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
D. Conclusion, 20-23
v. 21 ―all the saints‖ Paul sends his greeting to everyone at
the Philippian church not mentioning any by name in
order to show he is not taking sides on whatever dispute
is going on. ―the brothers‖ refers to the others ministiring
with him, which would include Timothy and others.
v. 22 ―all the saints‖ here he is referring to the Christians in
Rome including those in Caesar’s household.

18. OUTLINE
 IV. Paul’s Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
D. Conclusion, 20-23
Who sent final greetings to the Philippians?
To what did Paul give prominence in closing his letter?

19. Key Verses
 Chapter 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ and to
die is gain.

20. Key Verses
 Chapter 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition
or vain conceit, but in humility
consider others better than
yourselves.

21. Key Verses
 Chapter 3:8
What is more, I consider everything a
loss compared to the surpassing
greatness of knowing Christ Jesus
my Lord, for whose sake I have lost
all things. I consider them
rubbish, that I may gain Christ

22. Key Verses
 Chapter 4:13
I can do everything through Him
who gives me strength.