King James Version
Philippians 4:2 in the King James Version says “I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.”
Philippians 4:2 · KJV
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I beseech”
G3870to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“I beseech”
G3870to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
“the same”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“mind”
G5426to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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