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1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.[#1 Thes 2:19–20.]
2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord.[#: two otherwise unknown women in the Philippian congregation; on the advice to them, cf. Phil 2:2–4.]
3Yes, and I ask you also, my true yokemate, to help them, for they have struggled at my side in promoting the gospel, along with Clement and my other co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.[#: or “comrade,” although the Greek syzygos could also be a proper name. : otherwise unknown, although later writers sought to identify him with Clement, bishop of Rome (Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.15.1).; #Ex 32:32–33; Ps 69:29; Dn 12:1; Lk 10:20; Rev 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12, 15; 21:27.]
Joy and Peace.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice![#: see note on Phil 3:1.; #2:18; 3:1.]
5Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.[#: considerateness, forbearance, fairness. : most likely a reference to Christ’s parousia (Phil 1:6, 10; 3:20–21; 1 Cor 16:22), although some sense an echo of Ps 119:151 and the perpetual presence of the Lord.; #Ti 3:2 / Ps 145:18; Heb 10:37; Jas 5:8–9.]
6Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.[#Mt 6:25–34; 1 Pt 5:7 / Col 4:2.]
7Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.[#Jn 14:27; Col 3:15.]
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.[#Rom 12:17.; #The language employs terms from Roman Stoic thought.]
9Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.[#1 Thes 4:1 / Rom 15:33; 16:20; 1 Cor 14:33; 1 Thes 5:23.; #Cf. note on Phil 3:17.]
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity.[#1:18; 2:25; 1 Cor 9:11; 2 Cor 11:9.]
11Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient.[#1 Cor 4:11; 2 Cor 6:10; 11:27 / 2 Cor 12:9–10.]
12I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need.
13I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.[#Col 1:29; 2 Tm 4:17.]
14Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress.
15You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone.[#: it was at Philippi that Paul first preached Christ in Europe, going on from there to Thessalonica and Beroea (Acts 16:9–17:14).]
16For even when I was at Thessalonica you sent me something for my needs, not only once but more than once.
17It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account.
18I have received full payment and I abound. I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus, “a fragrant aroma,” an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.[#: Old Testament cultic language (cf. Gn 8:21; Ex 29:18, 25, 41; Lv 1:9, 13; Ez 20:41) applied to the Philippians’ gift; cf. Eph 5:2; 2 Cor 2:14–16.; #Gn 8:21; Ex 29:18; Eph 5:2; Heb 13:16.]
19My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.[#1 Thes 3:11, 13.]
20To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen.[#Rom 16:27; Eph 5:20.]
21Give my greetings to every holy one in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings;
22all the holy ones send you their greetings, especially those of Caesar’s household.[#1:13.; #: minor officials or even slaves and freedmen, found in Ephesus or Rome, among other places.]
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.