Pilipiyim (Philippians) 4
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1So then, my brothers, beloved and longed-for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Master, beloved.
2I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Suntuche to be of the same mind in the Master.
3And I also ask you, true companion, help these women who laboured with me in the Good News, with Qlemes also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
4Rejoice in יהוה always, again I say, rejoice!
5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Master is near.
6Do not worry at all, but in every matter, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to Elohim.
7And the peace of Elohim, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Messiah יהושע.
8For the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is righteous, whatever is clean, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any uprightness and if there is any praise – think on these.
9And what you have learned and received and heard and saw in me, practise these, and the Elohim of peace shall be with you.
10And I rejoiced in יהוה greatly that now at last your concern for me has revived again – though you were concerned, but had no chance.
11Not that I speak concerning need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.
12I know what it is to be humbled, and I know what it is to have in excess. In any and every situation I have learned both to be filled, and to be hungry, both to have in excess, and to be in need.
13I have strength to do all, through Messiah#See John 15:5; 2Cor. 3:5, 6; 2Cor. 12:9; Eph. 3:20; Philip. 2:13; Heb. 13:20, 21; 1John 4:4 who empowers me.
14Yet you did well in sharing in my pressure.
15And you know too, Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I went out from Makedonia, no assembly shared with me concerning giving and receiving, except you only,
16because, even in Thessalonike you sent to my need, once and twice.
17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that is multiplying to your account.
18Indeed I have all and more than enough. I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditos what you sent, a sweet-smelling fragrance,# Exo. 29:18#See 2Cor. 2:14, 15; Eph. 5:2 an acceptable offering, well-pleasing to Elohim.
19And my Elohim shall fill all your need according to His riches in esteem by Messiah יהושע.
20And to our Elohim and Father be esteem forever and ever. Amĕn.
21Greet every set-apart one in Messiah יהושע. The brothers with me greet you.
22All the set-apart ones greet you, but most of all those of Caesar’s household.
23The favour of our Master יהושע Messiah be with you all. Amĕn.
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Philippians 4
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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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