Philippians 4

Philippians 4

1Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.[#Php 1:8; #1Co 16:13; Php 1:27]

Exhortations

2I exhort Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.[#Php 2:2–3]

3I ask you also, true companion, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with my other fellow laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life.[#Lk 10:20]

4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice![#Ro 12:12; Php 3:1]

5Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is near.[#Jas 5:8–9]

6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.[#Mt 6:25–33; Eph 6:18]

7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.[#Isa 26:3; Jn 14:27; Col 3:15]

8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, 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 on these things.

9Do those things which you have both learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.[#Php 3:17; #Ro 15:33; Php 4:7]

Acknowledgment of the Philippians’ Gift

10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me. Regarding this, you did care, but you lacked opportunity.[#2Co 11:9]

11I do not speak because I have need, for I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.[#Php 3:8; 1Ti 6:6–9]

12I know both how to face humble circumstances and how to have abundance. Everywhere and in all things I have learned the secret, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.[#2Co 11:27]

13I can do all things, because of Christ who strengthens me.[#2Co 12:9–10; Eph 3:16]

14Nevertheless you did well having shared in my affliction.[#Php 1:7]

15Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone.[#2Co 11:8–12; Php 1:5]

16Even in Thessalonica, you sent aid once and again for my necessity,[#1Th 2:9]

17not because I desired a gift, but I desire fruit that accumulates to your account.[#Titus 3:14]

18But I have everything and abound. I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, like a sweet fragrance, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.[#Php 2:25–26; #Eph 5:2]

19But my God shall supply your every need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.[#Ro 2:4]

20Now to God and our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.[#Ro 11:36; Gal 1:4–5]

Final Greetings

21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.[#Gal 1:2]

22All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s household.[#2Co 13:13; Php 1:13]

23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.[#Ro 16:20]

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