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Philippians 2

Phil. 2:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Fulfilz ye
pleroo (Greek #4137)
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
KJV usage: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Pronounce: play-ro'-o
Origin: from 4134
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
joy
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye be
phroneo (Greek #5426)
to 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 direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
KJV usage: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
Pronounce: fron-eh'-o
Origin: from 5424
a likeminded
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
phroneo (Greek #5426)
to 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 direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
KJV usage: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
Pronounce: fron-eh'-o
Origin: from 5424
, having
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
the
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
same
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
love
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, being of one accord
sumpsuchos (Greek #4861)
co-spirited, i.e. similar in sentiment
KJV usage: like-minded.
Pronounce: soom'-psoo-khos
Origin: from 4862 and 5590
, of
phroneo (Greek #5426)
to 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 direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
KJV usage: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
Pronounce: fron-eh'-o
Origin: from 5424
one
heis (Greek #1520)
a primary numeral; one
KJV usage: a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also 1527, 3367, 3391, 3762.
Pronounce: hice
Origin: (including the neuter (etc.) ἕν)
mind
phroneo (Greek #5426)
to 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 direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
KJV usage: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
Pronounce: fron-eh'-o
Origin: from 5424
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Fulfil.
Phil. 2:16• 16holding forth the word of life, so as to be a boast for me in Christ's day, that I have not run in vain nor laboured in vain. (Phil. 2:16)
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Phil. 1:4,26‑27• 4constantly in my every supplication, making the supplication for you all with joy,
26that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus through me by my presence again with you.
27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;
(Phil. 1:4,26‑27)
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John 3:29• 29He that has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices in heart because of the voice of the bridegroom: this my joy then is fulfilled. (John 3:29)
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2 Cor. 2:3• 3And I have written this very letter to you, that coming I may not have grief from those from whom I ought to have joy; trusting in you all that my joy is that of you all. (2 Cor. 2:3)
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2 Cor. 7:7• 7and not by his coming only, but also through the encouragement with which he was encouraged as to you; relating to us your ardent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I the more rejoiced. (2 Cor. 7:7)
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Col. 2:5• 5For if indeed in the flesh I am absent, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ. (Col. 2:5)
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1 Thess. 2:19‑20• 19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? are not *ye* also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
20for ye are our glory and joy.
(1 Thess. 2:19‑20)
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1 Thess. 3:6‑10• 6But Timotheus having just come to us from you, and brought to us the glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have always good remembrance of us, desiring much to see us, even as we also you;
7for this reason we have been comforted in you, brethren, in all our distress and tribulation, through your faith,
8because now we live if *ye* stand firm in the Lord.
9For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,
10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith?
(1 Thess. 3:6‑10)
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2 Thess. 2:13• 13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (2 Thess. 2:13)
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2 Tim. 1:4• 4earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; (2 Tim. 1:4)
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Philem. 20• 20Yea, brother, *I* would have profit of *thee* in the Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ. (Philem. 20)
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1 John 1:3‑4• 3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that *ye* also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
4And these things write we to you that your joy may be full.
(1 John 1:3‑4)
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2 John 4• 4I rejoiced greatly that I have found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received commandment from the Father. (2 John 4)
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3 John 4• 4I have no greater joy than these things that I hear of my children walking in the truth. (3 John 4)
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like minded.
Phil. 2:20• 20For I have no one like-minded who will care with genuine feeling how ye get on. (Phil. 2:20)
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Phil. 3:15‑16• 15As many therefore as are perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you.
16But whereto we have attained, let us walk in the same steps.
(Phil. 3:15‑16)
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Phil. 4:2• 2I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord; (Phil. 4:2)
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Rom. 12:16• 16Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes: (Rom. 12:16)
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Rom. 15:5‑6• 5Now the God of endurance and of encouragement give to you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus;
6that ye may with one accord, with one mouth, glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Rom. 15:5‑6)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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2 Cor. 13:11• 11For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Cor. 13:11)
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1 Peter 3:8‑9• 8Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded;
9not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but on the contrary, blessing others, because ye have been called to this, that ye should inherit blessing.
(1 Peter 3:8‑9)
one accord.
 Appreciating their love towards himself, he wished their happiness to be complete through the perfecting of that love among themselves: thus would his own joy be perfect. Beautiful and touching affection! It was love in him which, sensible to their love, thought only of them. (Philippians 2 by J.N. Darby)
 With great delicacy of feeling the apostle refers to this lack of unity, though evidently he felt its seriousness, for we have four allusions to it in the course of his epistle {1:27; 2:2; 3:16; 4:2}. (Philippians 2 by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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fulfil my joy, thath ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;

JND Translation Notes

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"That" depends on an understood exhortation.

W. Kelly Translation

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fulfil my joy, that ye may mind the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, minding the one thing: