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Philippians 4:2–4

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I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
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.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
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From verse 2

  1. Hebrews 12:14Rank 1 from verse 2
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    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:10Rank 2 from verse 2
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    10Now 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.

  3. Mark 9:50Rank 3 from verse 2
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    50Salt 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.

  4. 1 Peter 3:8–11Rank 4 from verse 2
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    8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

    9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

    10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

    11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

  5. Philippians 2:2–3Rank 5 from verse 2
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    2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

    3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

  6. Ephesians 4:1–8Rank 6 from verse 2
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    1I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

    2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

    3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

    4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

    5One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

    6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

    7But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

    8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:13Rank 7 from verse 2
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    13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  8. Genesis 45:24Rank 8 from verse 2
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    24So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.

  9. Psalms 133:1–3Rank 9 from verse 2
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    1BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

    2It 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;

    3As 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.

  10. Romans 12:16–18Rank 10 from verse 2
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    16Be 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.

    17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

    18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

  11. James 3:17–18Rank 11 from verse 2
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    17But 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.

    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  12. Philippians 3:16Rank 12 from verse 2
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    16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

From verse 3

  1. Revelation 3:5Rank 1 from verse 3
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    5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

  2. Luke 10:20Rank 2 from verse 3
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    20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

  3. Revelation 13:8Rank 3 from verse 3
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    8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

  4. Philippians 1:27Rank 4 from verse 3
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    27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

  5. Revelation 21:27Rank 5 from verse 3
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    27And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

  6. Acts 16:14–18Rank 6 from verse 3
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    14¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

    15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

    16¶ And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

    17The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

    18And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

  7. Revelation 17:8Rank 7 from verse 3
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    8The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

  8. Exodus 32:32Rank 8 from verse 3
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    32Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin-; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

  9. Philippians 4:2Rank 9 from verse 3
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    2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

  10. Psalms 69:28Rank 10 from verse 3
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    28Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

  11. Romans 12:1Rank 11 from verse 3
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    1I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

  12. Romans 16:12Rank 12 from verse 3
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    12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

  13. Romans 16:9Rank 13 from verse 3
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    9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

  14. Philemon 1:8–9Rank 14 from verse 3
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    8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

    9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

  15. Revelation 20:12Rank 15 from verse 3
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    12And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

  16. Colossians 1:7Rank 16 from verse 3
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    7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

  17. Daniel 12:1Rank 17 from verse 3
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    1AND at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

  18. Ezekiel 13:9Rank 18 from verse 3
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    9And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord God.

  19. 1 Timothy 5:9–10Rank 19 from verse 3
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    9Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

    10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

  20. Isaiah 4:3Rank 20 from verse 3
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    3And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

  21. Philippians 2:20–25Rank 21 from verse 3
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    20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

    21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

    22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

    23Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

    24But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

    25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

  22. Revelation 20:15Rank 22 from verse 3
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    15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

  23. Romans 16:2–4Rank 23 from verse 3
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    2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

    3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

    4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

  24. Acts 9:36–41Rank 24 from verse 3
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    36¶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

    37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

    38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

    39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

    40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

    41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

From verse 4

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18Rank 1 from verse 4
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    16Rejoice evermore.

    17Pray without ceasing.

    18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  2. Romans 12:12Rank 2 from verse 4
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  3. James 1:2–4Rank 3 from verse 4
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    2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

    3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

    4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

  4. Philippians 3:1Rank 4 from verse 4
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    1FINALLY, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

  5. Matthew 5:12Rank 5 from verse 4
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    12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

  6. Romans 5:2–3Rank 6 from verse 4
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

    3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

  7. 1 Peter 4:13Rank 7 from verse 4
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    13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

  8. Psalms 146:2Rank 8 from verse 4
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    2While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

  9. Acts 16:25Rank 9 from verse 4
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    25¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

  10. Psalms 34:1–2Rank 10 from verse 4
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    1I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

    2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

  11. Psalms 145:1–2Rank 11 from verse 4
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    1I WILL extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

    2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

  12. Acts 5:41Rank 12 from verse 4
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    41¶ And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

  13. 2 Corinthians 13:1–2Rank 13 from verse 4
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    1THIS is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

    2I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

  14. Galatians 1:8Rank 14 from verse 4
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    8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

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DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 4:2

COMBINED MEANING

mind

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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 4:3

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true

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Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

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help

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Sense 1: Aid, assistance, or relief. Sense 2: As a verb, to aid, assist, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gospel

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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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names

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Sense 1: Words or titles by which persons or things are known. Sense 2: Reputation, authority, or the persons named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 4:4

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rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4:1THEREFORE, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

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

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4:3And 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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4:4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

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4:5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

4:7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

4:8Finally, 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.

4:9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

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