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For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you.
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A Genuine Shepherd's Heart
Commentators unanimously explain that the word translated 'truly' or 'naturally' means 'genuinely' or 'sincerely.' Timothy's concern for the Philippians was not a mere duty but a heartfelt, authentic care for their spiritual well-being. This stands as a model for Christian service, which should be sincere and without pretense.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I have no man like-minded, the marginal reading is, so dear to me. The Greek is isoqucon (similar in mind),…
Likeminded (ισοψυχον). Old, but very rare adjective (ισοσ, ψυχη), like ισοτιμος in 2 Peter 1:1. Only here in N.T. Like…
19th Century
Anglican
For I have no man likeminded.—That is, probably, like-minded with myself. St. Paul calls Timothy his genuine (or, true
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Paul’s glowing testimony about Timothy was not to introduce his young associate, for he was already well known at Philippi (). It did serve, howeve…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I have no man likeminded With myself; as my soul, so the Syriac version renders it. Timothy had a soul like the …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
