Philippians 4:1

PHIL. 4

This chapter is a fitting conclusion for the whole epistle. I. There are three final exhortations: (a) to unity (Philippians 4:1-3); (b) to joy (Philippians 4:4-7); and (c) to conformity with all that is good after the apostle's model (Philippians 4:8-9). II. Finally comes thanks for the Philippian offerings: (a) the admission that he could not claim their gift as a necessity (Philippians 4:10-13); (b) a rehearsal of their former liberality (Philippians 4:14-17); and (c) a blessing upon their present sacrifice offered through him to God (Philippians 4:18-20). The salient features of this chapter outline are taken from Barry.[1]