Philippians 4

“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.” Naming Euodias keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also…” Naming Clement keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Naming Rejoice keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever…” Naming Finally keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also…” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Naming Not keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full…” The line’s distinctive content terms include both, abound, know. Its relationship to verses 11 and 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.” Naming Notwithstanding keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church…” Naming Macedonia and Philippians keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.” Naming Not keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour…” Naming Epaphroditus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Naming Amen and Father keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.” Naming Christ and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.” Naming All and Caesar keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” Naming Amen and Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.