Philippians 4:2 bbe — I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

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"I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord."

— Philippians 4:2, Bible in Basic English

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“I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.”
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Philippians 4 — Context

So my brothers, well loved and very dear to me, my joy and crown, be strong in the Lord, my loved ones.

I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

And I make request to you, true helper in my work, to see to the needs of those women who took part with me in the good news, with Clement and the rest of my brother-workers whose names are in the book of life.

Be glad in the Lord at all times: again I say, Be glad.

Let your gentle behaviour be clear to all men. The Lord is near.

Philippians 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 4:2 say?

Philippians 4:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.”

Where is Philippians 4:2 in the Bible?

Philippians 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 2.

Who wrote Philippians?

Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philippians about?

Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.

What are the major themes of Philippians?

Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 4:2.

What translation should I read Philippians 4:2 in?

Philippians 4:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philippians 4:2?

Philippians 4:2 reads (BBE): “I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Philippians 4:2 bbe — I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

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