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For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Likeminded (ισοψυχον). Old, but very rare adjective (ισοσ, ψυχη), like ισοτιμος in 2 Peter 1:1. Only here in N.T. Like…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For I have no man like-minded, the marginal reading is, so dear to me. The Greek is isoqucon (similar in mind),…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For I have no man likeminded.—That is, probably, like-minded with myself. St. Paul calls Timothy his genuine (or, true

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul’s glowing testimony about Timothy was not to introduce his young a ociate, for he was already well known at Philippi . It did serve, however, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have no man like-minded. While some draw another meaning from the passage, I interpret it as follows: “I have no one equally well-dispos…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For I have no man likeminded
With myself; as my soul, so the Syriac version renders it. Timothy had a soul like the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…

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