Philippians 4
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Living in Harmony with One Another
1My dear and precious friends, whom I deeply love, you have truly become my glorious joy and crown of reward. Now arise # 4:1 The Aramaic word arise implies “resurrection.” The Greek is “stand fast.” in the fullness of your union with our Lord.
2And I plead with Euodia and Syntyche to settle their disagreement and be restored with one mind in our Lord. # 4:2 In every church there is often found conflict in relationships. Paul seeks to encourage these two dear women to resolve all their disagreements. Their names give us a clue. Euodia comes from a word that means “a fair journey.” Syntyche comes from a word that can mean “an accident.” Along our fair journey we may collide with another, but God always has grace for restoration. 3I would like my dear friend and burden-bearer # 4:3 Or “Syzygos,” possibly a name, however there is no record of anyone in classical or biblical Greek with this name. Some believe that Syzygos was one of the pastors of the church at Philippi. to help resolve this issue, for both women have diligently labored with me for the prize and helped in spreading the revelation of the gospel, # 4:3 The Aramaic can also be translated “God’s kingdom realm.” along with Clement # 4:3 Clement was one of the men who led the church in Philippi. His name means “mild” or “merciful.” and the rest of my coworkers. All of their names are written in the Book of Life.
4Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let your joy overflow! 5And let gentleness # 4:5 The Greek word means “fairness;” the Aramaic “humility.” be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near. # 4:5 Or “approaching.”
6Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, 7then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ. 8Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, # 4:8 The Aramaic can be translated “acts of glorification.” praising him always. 9Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things.
Paul Thanks the Philippians for Their Support
10My heart overflows with joy when I think of how you demonstrated love to me by your financial support of my ministry. For even though you have so little, you still continue to help me at every opportunity. 11I’m not telling you this because I’m in need, for I have learned to be satisfied in any circumstance. # 4:11 Or “to give up everything I have.” 12-13I know what it means to lack, # 4:12–13 Or “be humbled.” and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty. # 4:12–13 Or “to master all things.”
14You’ve so graciously provided for my essential needs during this season of difficulty. 15For I want you to know that the Philippian church was the only church that supported me in the beginning as I went out to preach the gospel. You were the only church that sowed into me financially, # 4:15 The Aramaic can be translated “accounts of planting and giving.” 16and when I was in Thessalonica, you supported me for well over a year. # 4:16 As translated from the Aramaic. The Greek means “twice you sent gifts.”
17I mention this not because I’m requesting a gift, but so that the fruit of your generosity may bring you an abundant reward. 18I now have all I need—more than enough—I’m abundantly satisfied! For I’ve received the gift you sent by Epaphroditus and viewed it as a sweet sacrifice, perfumed with the fragrance of your faithfulness, which is so pleasing to God!
19I am convinced that my God will fully satisfy every need you have, for I have seen the abundant riches of glory revealed to me through Jesus Christ! 20And God our Father will receive all the glory and the honor throughout the eternity of eternities! Amen!
21Give my warm greetings to all the believers in Christ Jesus. 22All the brothers and sisters that are here with me send their loving greetings, especially the converts from Caesar’s household.
23May the grace and favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit!
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Paul and the Philippians
1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Think on These Things
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cæsar's household.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
It was written to the Philippians from Rome by Epaphroditus.
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