Philippians 4
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1Therefore, my brothers,#4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 8, 21 whom I love and #See ch. 1:8 long for, #ch. 1:4; 2:16; See 2 Cor. 1:14 my joy and #Prov. 16:31; 17:6 crown, #ch. 1:27stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer
2I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to #ch. 2:2agree in the Lord. 3Yes, I ask you also, true companion,#4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellow help these women, who have labored#4:3 Or strived (see 1:27) side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, #See Luke 10:20whose names are in the book of life.
4 # ch. 3:1 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness#4:5 Or gentleness be known to everyone. #See James 5:8The Lord is at hand; 6#See Matt. 6:25 do not be anxious about anything, #[Prov. 16:3] but in everything by prayer and supplication #See Rom. 1:8with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And #[ver. 9; Isa. 26:3; Col. 3:15]; See John 14:27 the peace of God, #[Eph. 3:19]which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned#4:9 Or these things—9 which things you have also learned and #1 Thess. 4:1 received and heard and seen #[ch. 3:17] in me—practice these things, and #[ver. 7]; See Rom. 15:33the God of peace will be with you.
God’s Provision
10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length #[2 Cor. 11:9; ch. 2:30]you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be #1 Tim. 6:6, 8; [2 Cor. 9:8; Heb. 13:5]content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and #1 Cor. 4:11; 2 Cor. 11:27 hunger, abundance and #2 Cor. 11:9need. 13I can do all things #[2 Cor. 12:9]; See Eph. 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:12through him who strengthens me.
14Yet it was kind of you #[ch. 1:7; Rev. 1:9]to share#4:14 Or have fellowship in my trouble. 15And you Philippians yourselves know that #ch. 1:5 in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, #2 Cor. 11:8, 9no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17#[2 Cor. 9:5] Not that I seek the gift, but I seek #Rom. 1:13; [Titus 3:14]the fruit that increases to your credit.#4:17 Or I seek the profit that accrues to your account 18I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, #ch. 2:25 having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, #See Gen. 8:21 a fragrant offering, #Heb. 13:16a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19And my God #Ps. 23:1; 2 Cor. 9:8 will supply every need of yours #See Rom. 2:4according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20To #Gal. 1:4; 1 Thess. 1:3; 3:11, 13 our God and Father be #Gal. 1:5; See Rom. 11:36glory forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. #Gal. 1:2The brothers who are with me greet you. 22#2 Cor. 13:13All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
23 # See Rom. 16:20 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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Philippians 4
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1Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,#4:1 Greek brothers; also in 4:8. stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
Words of Encouragement
2Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3And I ask you, my true partner,#4:3 Or loyal Syzygus. to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.
4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.#4:5 Greek the Lord is near.
6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Paul’s Thanks for Their Gifts
10How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13For I can do everything through Christ,#4:13 Greek through the one. who gives me strength. 14Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.
15As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. 16Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. 17I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
18At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. 19And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
20Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.
Paul’s Final Greetings
21Give my greetings to each of God’s holy people—all who belong to Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings. 22And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household.
23May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.#4:23 Some manuscripts add Amen.
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