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Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? <a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, <a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affections and compassions, <a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, <a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, <a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, <a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, <a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, <a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion, <a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, <a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, <a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, <a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God's Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others. <a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> If there is therefore any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, <a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So then, as Christians, do you have any encouragement? Do you have any comfort from love? Do you have any spiritual relationships? Do you have any sympathy and compassion? <a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your life in Christ makes you strong, and his love comforts you. You have fellowship with the Spirit, and you have kindness and compassion for one another. <a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, if there is any encouragement in the Messiah, if there is any comfort of love, if there is any fellowship in the Spirit, if there is any compassion and sympathy, <a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy, <a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, <a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If there is therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If then I can appeal to you as the followers of Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love and any common sharing of the Spirit, or if you have any tender-heartedness and compassion, make my joy complete by being of one mind, <a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> If therefore there is any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> If, then, any exhortation [is] in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of [the] Spirit, if any yearnings and mercies, <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affections and compassions, <a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> If, then, any exhortation is in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies, <a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If therefore any consolation in Christ, if any encouragement of love, if any mutual participation of the Spirit, if any compassions and mercies,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of charity, if any society of the spirit, if any bowels of commiseration: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, if there is any consolation in Christ, any solace of charity, any fellowship of the Spirit, any feelings of commiseration: <a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> IF, therefore, you have found consola tion in Christ, or whole hearted love or fellowship of the Spirit or compassion and mercies, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> If you have, therefore, comfort in The Messiah, or the filling up of hearts with love, or communion of The Spirit, or tender care and mercy,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If, therefore, there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort arising from love, if any participation of the Spirit, if any affections and mercies, <a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> If then there is any consolation in Christ, if there is any comfort of divine love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercies, <a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> IF there be then any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any communion of spirit, if any bowels and compassions, <a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion, <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If then I can appeal to you as the followers of Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love and any common sharing of the Spirit, or if you have any tender-heartedness and compassion, make my joy complete by being of one mind, <a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> If there is, therefore, any consolation in Christ, if any encouragement of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affections and compassions, <a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> If therefore there be any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any participation of the Spirit, <a href="/parallel/philippians/2-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=268" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">One in Christ</a> 1<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if you have</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsis (N-NFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">encouragement</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/3890.htm" title="3890: paramythion (N-NNS) -- Comfort, consolation, an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement. Neuter of paramuthia; consolation.">comfort</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapēs (N-GFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">from His love,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/2842.htm" title="2842: koinōnia (N-NFS) -- From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.">fellowship</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">with the Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/4698.htm" title="4698: splanchna (N-NNP) -- Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy.">affection</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3628.htm" title="3628: oiktirmoi (N-NMP) -- Pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy. From oikteiro; pity.">compassion,</a> 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">2 Corinthians 13:14</a> The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a> Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1-3</a> As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: / with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> 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. <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-12</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. ... <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9</a> Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:16-17</a> Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, / encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a> And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> 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. <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,any consolation.<a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.<a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10,11,25</a> And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people… <a href="/john/14-18.htm">John 14:18,27</a> I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you… if any comfort.<a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a> A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!<a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10-12</a> If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love… <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a> And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,if any fellowship.<a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.<a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-16,26</a> But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his… <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a> Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?if any bowels.<a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.<a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a> Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-22.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/galatians/4-29.htm">Common</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Love</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Participation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Persuasive</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Tender-Heartedness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-56.htm">Tenderness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Uniting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Common</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/4-21.htm">Love</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Participation</a> <a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Persuasive</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Tender-Heartedness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-56.htm">Tenderness</a> <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Uniting</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div>1. <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> 12. <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> 16. <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a> </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 phrase "encouragement in Christ" suggests the comfort and motivation that believers receive through their relationship with Jesus. This encouragement is rooted in the teachings and example of Christ, who embodies humility and selflessness. The concept of being "in Christ" is central to Pauline theology, emphasizing the believer's union with Jesus, which is a source of strength and encouragement. This union is also a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah who would bring peace and comfort to His people (<a href="/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a>).if any comfort from His love The comfort mentioned here is derived from the love of Christ, which is a recurring theme in the New Testament. This love is sacrificial, as demonstrated by Christ's death on the cross (<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>). The comfort from His love is not only a personal experience but also a communal one, encouraging believers to extend this love to others. Historically, the early church faced persecution, and the love of Christ provided solace and strength to endure hardships. This love fulfills the commandment to love one another as Christ loved us (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34</a>).if any fellowship with the Spirit Fellowship with the Spirit refers to the intimate relationship believers have with the Holy Spirit, who indwells and empowers them. This fellowship is a source of unity among Christians, as the Spirit works to produce the fruit of the Spirit in their lives (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The Holy Spirit's role as a comforter and guide was promised by Jesus (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>), and His presence is a fulfillment of the promise of God dwelling with His people (<a href="/ezekiel/36-27.htm">Ezekiel 36:27</a>). The Spirit's work in the believer's life is a testament to the new covenant established through Christ.if any affection and compassion Affection and compassion are qualities that reflect the character of Christ and are essential for maintaining unity within the body of Christ. These attributes are encouraged throughout Scripture, as seen in the call to love one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>) and to show mercy (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). In the cultural context of the early church, these qualities were countercultural, as the Greco-Roman world often valued power and status over humility and compassion. The call to exhibit affection and compassion is a reflection of the transformative power of the Gospel, which calls believers to live differently from the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison to encourage and instruct the church in Philippi. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church during his second missionary journey. The Philippian church was known for its generosity and support of Paul's ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to the encouragement and comfort mentioned in the verse, as the source of love and unity for believers. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> Mentioned in the context of fellowship, indicating the role of the Spirit in uniting believers and fostering community. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_philippian_church.htm">The Philippian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a community of believers who are being encouraged to live in unity and love.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_christ.htm">Encouragement in Christ</a> Believers are called to find their encouragement in their relationship with Christ, which should be the foundation of their hope and strength. <a href="/topical/c/comfort_from_love.htm">Comfort from Love</a> The love of Christ is a source of profound comfort, and believers are encouraged to both receive and extend this love to others. <a href="/topical/f/fellowship_with_the_spirit.htm">Fellowship with the Spirit</a> True Christian fellowship is rooted in the Holy Spirit, who unites believers and empowers them to live in harmony. <a href="/topical/a/affection_and_compassion.htm">Affection and Compassion</a> These qualities should characterize the interactions among believers, reflecting the heart of Christ in their community. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body.htm">Unity in the Body</a> The verse calls for unity among believers, emphasizing that shared experiences in Christ should lead to a unified and compassionate community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_fellowship_of_the_spirit.htm">What defines the Fellowship of the Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_self-control.htm">What defines the Fellowship of the Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/christianity's_view_on_menopause.htm">How does Christianity view menopause spiritually and emotionally?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_maintain_focus_on_christ.htm">How can I maintain focus on Christ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>II.(1-4) In this section the hint given above, in the allusion to "one spirit" and "one soul," is expanded into a direct exhortation to unity of spirit, as shown both by absence of self-assertion and by presence of a genial sympathy.(1) If there be therefore any consolation . . .--In the four-fold division of this verse we trace, first, a reference to unity with Christ, and to a spiritual effect following from it; next, a similar reference to communion with the Holy Ghost, and a corresponding spiritual result. (1) "Consolation" is properly encouragement--the stirring up of spiritual activity--ascribed in <a href="/acts/9-31.htm" title="Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.">Acts 9:31</a> to the action of the Holy Spirit, but here viewed as a practical manifestation of the life flowing from union with Christ. Out of it comes naturally the "comfort of love," that is, as always, the deep and thankful sense of comfort in His love, overflowing into comfort, lovingly given to our brethren. On this "encouragement" in Christ, both received and given out to others, St. Paul dwells at length (<a href="/context/2_corinthians/1-3.htm" title="Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;">2Corinthians 1:3-7</a>). (2) Next, he speaks of "communion of the Spirit" (the very word used in <a href="/2_corinthians/13-13.htm" title="All the saints salute you.">2Corinthians 13:13</a>), by which, indeed, we are brought into that unity with Christ; and of this, still keeping to the main idea of love, he makes the manifestation to be in "bowels and mercies"--that is, both in strong affection, and in that peculiar form of affection which is directed towards suffering, viz., compassion or pity. The whole passage (like <a href="/context/philippians/4-8.htm" title="Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.">Philippians 4:8-9</a>) is full of a grave and persuasive eloquence characteristic of this Epistle. No absolute distinction is to be drawn between the two elements of the sentence; but it may be noted that the "consolation in Christ" is exhibited in the action which visibly follows His divine example, "the communion with the Holy Spirit" is shown by the inner emotion, not seen, but felt.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - If there be therefore, any consolation in Christ. Mark the fervor of the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom). He appeals to the Christian experience of the Philippians; if these experiences are real, as they are; facts verified in the believer's consciousness; not talk, not mere forms of speech, - then fulfill ye my joy. Consolation; perhaps "exhortation" is the more suitable rendering in this place: if the presence of Christ, if communion with Christ, hath power to stir the heart, to stimulate the emotions, to constrain the will. If any comfort of love; comfort springing out of love. Love is the subjective result of the presence of Christ as an objective reality, and with love comes comfort (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:11</a>). If any fellowship of the Spirit. If the indwelling of the Holy Ghost be true, a felt reality in the Christian life. Not, as some understand, "If there be any fellowship of spirit among themselves." If any bowels and mercies. Bowels (see note on Philippians 1:8), the seat of the feelings of compassion; mercies, those feelings themselves. The pronoun "any," according to the reading of all the best manuscripts, is masculine singular; the word "bowels," being neuter plural εἴ τις σπλάγχνα If St. Paul really wrote thus, we must suppose that the warmth of his feelings suddenly led him to substitute σπλάγχνα for some other word originally in his thoughts. "Under any circumstances," says Bishop Lightfoot, "the reading εἴ τις is a valuable testimony to the scrupulous fidelity of the early transcribers, who copied the text as they found it, even when it contained readings so manifestly difficult." <a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if [you have] Εἴ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. any τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. encouragement παράκλησις (paraklēsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ, Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. any τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. comfort παραμύθιον (paramythion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3890.htm">Strong's 3890: </a> Comfort, consolation, an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement. Neuter of paramuthia; consolation. from [His] love, ἀγάπης (agapēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. any τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. fellowship κοινωνία (koinōnia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2842.htm">Strong's 2842: </a> From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. with [the] Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. any τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. affection σπλάγχνα (splanchna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4698.htm">Strong's 4698: </a> Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. compassion, οἰκτιρμοί (oiktirmoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3628.htm">Strong's 3628: </a> Pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy. 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