Philippians 4:4,11 - Compare All Versions

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content.

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content

Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

I’m glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you’re again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever quit praying and thinking about me. You just had no chance to show it. Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. I don’t mean that your help didn’t mean a lot to me—it did. It was a beautiful thing that you came alongside me in my troubles.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! [Ps 37:4]

Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.