Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
EXHORTATIONS: THANKS FOR THE SUPPLY FROM PHILIPPI: GREETING; AND CLOSING BENEDICTION. (Phi. 4:1-23)
"Wherefore"; since we have such a glorious hope (Philippians 3:20-21).
dearly beloved--repeated again at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience.
longed for--"yearned after" in your absence (Philippians 1:8).
crown--in the day of the Lord (Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:19).
so--as I have admonished you.
stand fast-- (Philippians 1:27).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Song of Solomon 1:4
Song of Solomon 3:11
Galatians 5:1
Philippians 1:4
Philippians 2:16
1 Thessalonians 2:19
1 Thessalonians 3:8
Hebrews 13:17
1 John 1:4
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