*4:1 “This way” presumably refers to imitating Paul.
†4:3 We have here a common word for ‘yokefellow’, and although the context seems to ask for a proper name we don't know of any examples elsewhere of such use. Referring back to 2:25, the description of Epaphroditus makes him a good candidate. He is carrying this letter, and being from Philippi he would be familiar with the facts in the case.
‡4:3 The “Book of Life” is the place to have your name.
§4:6 Do not be a worrywart.
*4:6 We need to be careful not to forget the thanksgiving when we pray. Remember past blessings.
†4:7 This is the greatest protection on the market.
‡4:8 Is this list the sort of thing you will find on television or the Internet? We need to remember Psalm 101:3, “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes”.
§4:9 Paul is forthright in offering himself as an example, which is a challenge to us to live in such a way that we can do the same. He even guarantees the blessing of “the God of peace”.
*4:13 In the context Paul is not claiming to be all-powerful (‘I can do all things’), but God's grace is sufficient for meeting whatever comes his way.
†4:15 I suppose he means the beginning for them.
‡4:17 When we die we cannot take any money or material goods with us, but we can send it on ahead, investing in Christ's Kingdom.
§4:19 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 explains how God's economy works.
*4:23 Instead of “you all”, some 9% of the Greek manuscripts have ‘your spirit’ (as in NIV, NASB, LB, etc.).