Php 4:1-23. Exhortations: Thanks for the Supply from Philippi: Greeting; and Closing Benediction.
1. "Wherefore"; since we have such a glorious hope (Php 3:20, 21).
dearly beloved—repeated again at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience.
longed for—"yearned after" in your absence (Php 1:8).
crown—in the day of the Lord (Php 2:16; 1Th 2:19).
so—as I have admonished you.
stand fast—(Php 1:27).