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Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />fulfill my joy so that you may be of the same mind, having the same love, united in soul, minding the same thing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, <i>being</i> of one accord, of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, <i>being</i> of one accord, of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />fulfill my joy, that you think the same <i>way</i>, by maintaining the same love, <i>being</i> united in spirit, thinking on one purpose,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be united in what you think, as if you were only one person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />fulfill ye my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I urge you, then, to make me completely happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and being one in soul and mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then fill me with joy by having the same attitude, sharing the same love, being united in spirit, and keeping one purpose in mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving your minds to one and the same object.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />fulfill my joy, that you may mind the same thing—having the same love—of one soul—minding the one thing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />fulfill my joy so that you may be of the same mind, having the same love, united in soul, minding the same thing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> fulfil ye my joy, that ye may mind the same thing -- having the same love -- of one soul -- minding the one thing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Fill ye up my joy, that ye may have the same in mind, having the same love, unanimous, being one in mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Fulfil ye my joy, that you may be of one mind, having the same charity, being of one accord, agreeing in sentiment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />complete my joy by having the same understanding, holding to the same charity, being of one mind, with the same sentiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Complete my joy by being in one accord and one love and one soul and one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Fulfill my joy, that you would have one conscience, one love, one soul and one mind;<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />fulfill my joy, that you be of the same mind, having the same love, of one soul, of one mind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />fill my joy, that you may think the same thing, having the same divine love, being like-minded, thinking this one thing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />fulfil ye my joy, that ye may be united in sentiment, having the same love, of one soul, of one mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />compleat my joy, by pursuing the same view, living in mutual love, by being unanimous, and cultivating that harmony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving your minds to one and the same object.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />fill ye up my joy, that ye think the same thing; having the same love; united in soul; minding the one thing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />if any bowels of compassion, compleat ye my joy, be like-minded, maintaining the same love, with your souls united, <i>in</i> attending to the one <i>thing needful.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/2-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">One in Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">then make my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charan (N-AFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">complete</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronēte (V-PSA-2P) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">by being like-minded,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">having</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapēn (N-AFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love,</a> <a href="/greek/4861.htm" title="4861: sympsychoi (Adj-NMP) -- Of one accord. From sun and psuche; co-spirited, i.e. Similar in sentiment.">being united in spirit and</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-ANS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">purpose.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a></span><br />that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5-6</a></span><br />Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, / so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a></span><br />and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. / There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Colossians 3:14</a></span><br />And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">1 John 4:12</a></span><br />No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13</a></span><br />In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a></span><br />The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Zephaniah 3:9</a></span><br />For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-39.htm">Jeremiah 32:39</a></span><br />I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/11-19.htm">Ezekiel 11:19</a></span><br />And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Fulfill you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.</p><p class="hdg">Fulfil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Philippians 2:16</a></b></br> Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4,26,27</a></b></br> Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-29.htm">John 3:29</a></b></br> He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a></b></br> Only 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;</p><p class="hdg">like minded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Philippians 2:20</a></b></br> For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15,16</a></b></br> Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2</a></b></br> I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">one accord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a></b></br> These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1,46</a></b></br> And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a></b></br> And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Like-Minded</a> <a href="/philippians/1-30.htm">Maintaining</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Minding</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-16.htm">Mutual</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Object</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Think</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">United</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Like-Minded</a> <a href="/acts/24-9.htm">Maintaining</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Minding</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Mutual</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Object</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Think</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">United</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "complete" is "plēroō," which means to fill to the brim or to bring to full measure. Paul is expressing that his joy, which is already present, would reach its fullness if the Philippians live in unity. This highlights the communal aspect of Christian joy, which is not just personal but shared among believers. Historically, Paul’s relationship with the Philippians was one of mutual affection and support, as seen in their financial aid to him (<a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-16</a>). Thus, their unity would be a testament to their spiritual maturity and a source of profound joy for Paul.<p><b>by being like-minded</b><br />The term "like-minded" comes from the Greek "phroneō," which means to think the same way or to be in harmony. This does not imply uniformity in all thoughts but rather a unity in purpose and values. In the context of the early church, which was diverse in terms of ethnicity and social status, being like-minded was crucial for maintaining harmony and effective witness. The call to be like-minded is a call to align with the mind of Christ, as elaborated in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-11</a>, where Christ’s humility and obedience are exemplified.<p><b>having the same love</b><br />"Having the same love" emphasizes the agape love that should characterize Christian relationships. The Greek word "agapē" refers to selfless, sacrificial love that seeks the best for others. This love is rooted in the love of Christ, who loved us while we were yet sinners (<a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a>). In the historical context of the Philippian church, which faced external pressures and internal disagreements, maintaining the same love was essential for unity and strength. This love transcends personal differences and is a powerful testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.<p><b>being united in spirit</b><br />The phrase "united in spirit" is translated from the Greek "sympsychos," which literally means "together in soul." This unity goes beyond mere agreement on doctrinal points; it is a deep, spiritual connection that binds believers together. In the early church, such unity was vital for survival and growth amidst persecution. The unity of spirit is a reflection of the unity within the Trinity and is a work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells and empowers believers to live in harmony.<p><b>and purpose</b><br />The word "purpose" in this context refers to a shared goal or mission. The Greek word "phroneō," used here again, underscores the importance of having a common mindset and direction. For the Philippians, this purpose was the advancement of the Gospel and the glorification of Christ. Historically, the early church was marked by a singular focus on spreading the message of Jesus, despite facing significant challenges. This shared purpose not only unified them but also propelled the rapid growth of the Christian faith across diverse regions.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">That ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.</span>--In this verse there is again a four-fold division; but of a different kind. St. Paul begins with the exhortation not uncommon from him, to be likeminded," that is, to have true sympathy (as in <a href="/romans/12-16.htm" title="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.">Romans 12:16</a>; <a href="/romans/15-5.htm" title="Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:">Romans 15:5</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm" title="Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.">2Corinthians 13:11</a>; also <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm" title="Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.">Philippians 3:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm" title="I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.">Philippians 4:2</a>); which he naturally strengthens by the addition of "having the same love" (that is, a mutual love), to show that the sympathy is to be one not only of mind but of heart. But this does not satisfy him: he rises to the further exhortation to perfect "union of soul" (which is the proper rendering for "being of one accord") in which they shall not only be likeminded, but (in a phrase peculiar to this passage) be actually "of one mind," living in one another, each sinking his individuality in the enthusiasm of a common love.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Fulfil ye my joy</span>. St. Paul has already (<a href="/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4</a>) spoken of his joy derived from the life and conduct of the Philippian Christians; now he asks them to complete his joy by living in unity. There were disagreements among them (<a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2</a>). <span class="cmt_word">That ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind</span>. The apostle's earnestness leads him to dwell on the idea of unity, clothing the one thought again and again in different words. <span class="greek">Βαβαί</span> says Chrysostom, <span class="greek">ποσάκις τὸ αὐτὸ λέγει ἀπὸ διαθέσεως πολλῆς</span>. "Having the same love:" loving and beloved; <span class="greek">ὁμοίως καὶ φιλεῖν καὶ φιλεῖσθαι</span> (Chrysostom). "Being of one accord <span class="greek">σύμψυχοι</span>," Bishop Ellicott renders more literally, "With accordant souls minding the one thing." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[then] {make} my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">joy</span><br /><span class="grk">χαρὰν</span> <span class="translit">(charan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">complete</span><br /><span class="grk">πληρώσατέ</span> <span class="translit">(plērōsate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by being of one mind,</span><br /><span class="grk">φρονῆτε</span> <span class="translit">(phronēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">having</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχοντες</span> <span class="translit">(echontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">same</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὴν</span> <span class="translit">(autēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">love,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγάπην</span> <span class="translit">(agapēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> </span><span class="str2">From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">being united in spirit [and]</span><br /><span class="grk">σύμψυχοι</span> <span class="translit">(sympsychoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4861.htm">Strong's 4861: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of one accord. From sun and psuche; co-spirited, i.e. Similar in sentiment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purpose.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἓν</span> <span class="translit">(hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> </span><span class="str2">One. 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