[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
yoke-fellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, 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 mildness 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] The peace of God,
which passes 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 have I 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 had fellowship with my affliction. [15] You yourselves also know,
you Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from
Macedonia, no assembly had fellowship 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.
