Philippians 4 · Verse 2

Philippians 4:2

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Philippians 4:2, King James Version

Philippians 4:2 in other translations

BSBI urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
WEBI exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.
ASVI exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.
YLTEuodia I exhort, and Syntyche I exhort, to be of the same mind in the Lord;
DARBYI exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord;
BBEI make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
WebsterI beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

What does Philippians 4:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. Euodia and Syntyche were two women who seem to have been at variance; probably deaconesses of the church. He repeats, "I beseech," as if he would admonish each separately, and with the utmost impartiality. in the Lord--the true element of Christian union; for those "in the Lord" by faith to be at variance, is an utter inconsistency.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 2. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche. These are doubtless the names of females. The name Syntyche is sometimes the name of a man; but, if these persons are referred to in Php 4:3, there can be no doubt that they were females. Nothing more is known of them than is here mentioned. It has been commonly supposed that they were deaconesses, who preached the gospel to those of their own sex; but there is no certain evidence of this. All that is known is, that there was some disagreement between them, and the apostle entreats them to be reconciled to each other.

That they be of the same mind. That they be united, or reconciled. Whether the difference related to doctrine, or to something else, we cannot determine from this phrase. The language is such as would properly relate to any difference.

In the Lord. In their Christian walk and plans. They were doubtless professing Christians, and the apostle exhorts them to make the Lord the great object of their affections, and, in their regard for him, to bury all their petty differences and animosities.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche - These were two pious women, as it is generally supposed, who were deaconesses in the Church at Philippi, and who in some points of doctrine and discipline had disagreed. He exhorts them to be of the same mind, that is, to compose their differences; and, if they could not perfectly agree to think and let think, and to avoid all public opposition, as their dissension would strengthen the hands of the common enemy, and stumble those who were weak. But it is more likely that Euodias was a woman, and Syntyche a man, and probably the husband of Euodias; and that it is Syntyche whom the apostle calls true yokefellow in the next verse.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 4:2-9
Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Let their enemies perceive how moderate they were as to outward things, and how composedly they suffered loss and hardships. The day of judgment will soon arrive, with full redemption to believers, and destruction to ungodly men. There is a care of diligence which is our duty, and agrees with a wise forecast and due concern; but there is a care of fear and distrust, which is sin and folly, and only perplexes and distracts the mind. As a remedy against perplexing care, constant prayer is recommended. Not only stated times for prayer, but in every thing by prayer. We must join thanksgivings with prayers and supplications; not only seek supplies of good, but own the mercies we have received. God needs not to be told our wants or desires; he knows them better than we do; but he will have us show that we value the mercy, and feel our dependence on him. The peace of God, the comfortable sense of being reconciled to God, and having a part in his favour, and the hope of the heavenly blessedness, are a greater good than can be fully expressed. This peace will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; it will keep us from sinning under troubles, and from sinking under them; keep us calm and with inward satisfaction. Believers are to get and to keep a good name; a name for good things with God and good men. We should walk in all the ways of virtue, and abide therein; then, whether our praise is of men or not, it will be of God. The apostle is for an example. His doctrine and life agreed together. The way to have the God of peace with us, is to keep close to our duty. All our privileges and salvation arise in the free mercy of God; yet the enjoyment of them depends on our sincere and holy conduct. These are works of God, pertaining to God, and to him only are they to be ascribed, and to no other, neither men, words, nor deeds.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Philippians 4:2 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΕὐοδίανEuodianEuodiaG2136
παρακαλῶparakalōI exhortG3870
καὶkaiandG2532
ΣυντύχηνSuntuchēnSyntycheG4941
παρακαλῶparakalōI exhortG3870
τὸtotheG3588
αὐτὸautosameG846
φρονεῖνphroneinto be of mindG5426
ἐνeninG1722
κυρίῳ·kuriō[the] Lord;G2962

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Philippians 4:2

  • Hebrews 12:14

    Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10

    Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

  • Mark 9:50

    Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

  • 1 Peter 3:8-11

    Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

  • Philippians 2:2-3

    Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

  • Ephesians 4:1-8

    I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; …

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:13

    And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  • Romans 12:16-18

    Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

  • Genesis 45:24

    So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.

  • Psalms 133:1-3

    A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

  • Philippians 3:16

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

  • James 3:17-18

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

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2:2,3; 3:16; Ge 45:24; Ps 133:1-3; Mr 9:50; Ro 12:16-18; 1Co 1:10
Eph 4:1-8; 1Th 5:13; Heb 12:14; Jas 3:17,18; 1Pe 3:8-11

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Context

  • Philippians 4:1

    Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

  • Philippians 4:2

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

  • Philippians 4:3

    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.

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Philippians 4:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		A Euodias ruego, y á Syntychê exhorto, que sientan lo mismo en el Señor.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je supplie Évodie, et je supplie Syntyche, d’avoir une même pensée dans le Seigneur.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Evodia ermahne ich, und die Syntyche ermahne ich, einerlei gesinnt zu sein im Herrn.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Evodiam rogo, et Syntychen deprecor, idipsum sapere in Domino.