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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1Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy.
Paul Encourages the Lord's Followers
2Euodia and Syntyche, you belong to the Lord, so I beg you to stop arguing with each other. 3And, my true partner,#4.3 partner: Or “Syzygus,” a person's name. I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.#4.3 the book of life: A book in which the names of God's people are written.
4Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. 5Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here. 6Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. 7Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
8Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. 9You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you.
Paul Gives Thanks for the Gifts He Was Given
10The Lord has made me very grateful that at last you have thought about me once again. Actually, you were thinking about me all along, but you didn't have any chance to show it. 11I am not complaining about having too little. I have learned to be satisfied with#4.11 be satisfied with: Or “get by on.” whatever I have. 12I know what it is to be poor or to have plenty, and I have lived under all kinds of conditions. I know what it means to be full or to be hungry, to have too much or too little. 13Christ gives me the strength to face anything.
14It was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time. 15#2 Co 11.9. My friends at Philippi, you remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia.#4.15 when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia: Paul is talking about his first visit to Philippi (see Acts 16.12-40). After I left there, you were the only church that became my partner by giving blessings and by receiving them in return. 16#Ac 17.1. Even when I was in Thessalonica, you helped me more than once. 17I am not trying to get something from you, but I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.
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Ex 29.18. I have been paid back everything, and with interest. I am completely satisfied with the gifts you sent with Epaphroditus. They are like a sweet-smelling offering or like the right kind of sacrifice that pleases God. 19I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus! 20May God our Father be praised forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21Give my greetings to all who are God's people because of Christ Jesus.
The Lord's followers here with me send you their greetings.
22All of God's people send their greetings, especially those in the service of the Emperor.
23I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless your life!
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