I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.
- KJV I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
- NKJV I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
- NASB I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.
- NLT Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.
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Quick answer
Paul pleads with two coworkers, Euodia and Syntyche, to be reconciled and of one mind in the Lord. Unity in Christ is worth naming and pursuing directly.
Overview
Paul addresses a specific conflict between two valued women in the church, urging them to 'think the same way in the Lord,' the same agreement he commended throughout the letter (2:2). He does not take sides but calls both to the unity their shared life in Christ makes possible. The example shows that gospel unity is practical and personal, not merely an ideal.
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- Heb 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- 1 Cor 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- 1 Pet 3:8–11Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- Phil 2:2–3then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
- Eph 4:1–8As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
- 1 Th 5:13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
- Ps 133:1–3A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
- Gen 45:24Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”
- Rom 12:16–18Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- Phil 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
- Jas 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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