Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. — Philippians 2:2
Paul now expresses his desire-he wants his joy to be fulfilled in their unity. In chapter one, Paul had joy even in difficult circumstances, but now he shows that joy can be hindered by conflict among believers. To be likeminded is to have one purpose-to think on the same thing. To have the same love is to desire the same things spiritually. To be of one accord and one mind is to move in the same direction together. Unity does not happen by accident-it is intentional, and it is essential if we are going to maintain joy.
Paul now expresses his desire-he wants his joy to be fulfilled in their unity. In chapter one, Paul had joy even in difficult circumstances, but now he shows that joy can be hindered by conflict among believers. To be likeminded is to have one purpose-to think on the same thing. To have the same love is to desire the same things spiritually. To be of one accord and one mind is to move in the same direction together. Unity does not happen by accident-it is intentional, and it is essential if we are going to maintain joy.