1 Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown,
so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort
Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord. 3 Yes, I beg you also, true
yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with
Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book
of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice! 5 Let
your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 In nothing be
anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in
Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are
honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever
things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any
virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. 9 The things
which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and
the God of peace will be with you. 10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly,
that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which
you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not
that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am,
to be content in it. 12 I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to
abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be
filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. 13 I can do all
things through Christ, who strengthens me. 14 However you did well
that you shared in my affliction. 15 You yourselves also know,
you Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I departed
from Macedonia, no assembly shared with me in the matter of giving and
receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent
once and again to my need. 17 Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for
the fruit that increases to your account. 18 But I have all things, and
abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came
from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing
sacrifice to God. 19 My God will supply every need of yours according to
his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the
glory forever and ever! Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet
you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s
household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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