Philippians 2:14

“Do all things, etc.] Not evil things, these are to be abhorred, shunned, and avoided, even all appearance of them, they are not to be done, even the sake of good; nor all indifferent things at all times, and under all circumstances, when the peace and edification of others are in danger of being hurt by so doing; but all good things, all that are agreeable to the righteous law and good will of God; all those good things which accompany salvation, as hearing the word, and attendance on ordinances: all church affairs relating to public worship, private conference, everything at church meetings, and which concern the discipline and laws of Christ's house; and all things that are civilly,…”

“murmurings--secret murmurings and complaints against your fellow men arising from selfishness: opposed to the example of Jesus just mentioned (compare the use of the word, Joh 7:12-13; Act 6:1; Pe1 4:9; Jde 1:16). disputings--The Greek is translated "doubting" in Ti1 2:8. But here referring to profitless "disputings" with our fellow men, in relation to whom we are called on to be "blameless and harmless" (Phi 2:15): so the Greek is translated, Mar 9:33-34. These disputings flow from "vain glory" reprobated (Phi 2:3); and abounded among the Aristotelian philosophers in Macedon, where Philippi was.”

“Do all things without murmurings and disputings - In a quiet, peaceful, inoffensive manner. Let there be no brawls, strifes, or contentions. The object of the apostle here is, probably, to illustrate the sentiment which he had expressed in Philippians 2:3-5, where he had inculcated the general duties of humbleness of mind, and of esteeming others better than themselves, in order that that spirit might be fully manifested, he now enjoins the duty of doing everything in a quiet and gentle manner, and of avoiding any species of strife; see the notes at Ephesians 4:31-32. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Do all things - Not only without contention, Phi 2:3, but even without murmurings and disputings - Which are real, though smaller, hinderances of love. Philippians 2:15”

“2:14 Complaining and arguing arise from self-centeredness (see 1 Cor 10:10; 1 Pet 4:9; Jude 1:16), whereas believers are called to sacrificial love (Phil 2:4).”

“without: Phi 2:3; Exo 16:7, Exo 16:8; Num 14:27; Psa 106:25; Mat 20:11; Mar 14:5; Act 6:1; Co1 10:10; Jam 5:9; Pe1 4:9; Jde 1:16 disputings: Pro 13:10, Pro 15:17, Pro 15:18; Mar 9:33, Mar 9:34; Act 15:2, Act 15:7, Act 15:39; Rom 12:18, Rom 14:1, Rom 16:17; Co1 1:10-12, Co1 3:3-5; Co2 12:20; Gal 5:15, Gal 5:26; Eph 4:31, Eph 4:32; Th1 5:13, Th1 5:15; Ti1 6:3-5; Heb 12:14; Jam 1:20, Jam 3:14-18, Jam 4:1; Pe1 3:11 Philippians 2:15”