Philippians 4:3
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
σύζυγε
yokefellow
G4805
σύζυγε
yokefellow
Strong's:
G4805
Word #:
5 of 28
co-yoked, i.e., (figuratively) as noun, a colleague; probably rather as a proper name; syzygus, a christian
συλλαμβάνου
help
G4815
συλλαμβάνου
help
Strong's:
G4815
Word #:
7 of 28
to clasp, i.e., seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
αὐταῖς
those women
G846
αὐταῖς
those women
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 28
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
αἵτινες
which
G3748
αἵτινες
which
Strong's:
G3748
Word #:
9 of 28
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συνήθλησάν
laboured
G4866
συνήθλησάν
laboured
Strong's:
G4866
Word #:
13 of 28
to wrestle in company with, i.e., (figuratively) to seek jointly
μετὰ
with
G3326
μετὰ
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
15 of 28
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὧν
whose
G3739
ὧν
whose
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
23 of 28
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Revelation 13:8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.Revelation 3:5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.Luke 10:20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Revelation 21:27And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;Revelation 20:12And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.Revelation 17:8The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.Revelation 20:15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.Psalms 69:28Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.Exodus 32:32Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
Historical Context
Philippians chapter 4 concludes Paul's most joyful letter, written from Roman imprisonment (c. AD 60-62). The Philippian church, Paul's most faithful financial partner, sent support via Epaphroditus. Paul's gratitude, exhortations to joy and peace, and contentment teaching modeled Christ-centered living regardless of external circumstances—a powerful witness in the Roman world.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse challenge your perspective on Help reconcile sisters?
- What specific application can you make from this teaching this week?
- How does this verse point to Christ's sufficiency in all circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
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.
Gnēsie syzuge ("true yokefellow")—identity unknown. Women synēthlesan ("contended together") in gospel work. Book of life (Phil 4:3; Rev 20:15) assures their salvation despite current conflict. This verse contributes to Philippians chapter 4's themes of joy, peace, contentment, and gratitude—Paul's prison epistle climax showing joy transcending circumstances through Christ's sufficiency.