1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Exhortations
2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion,z help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.*
4Rejoicea in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.b,* 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.* 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.* 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.*
8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think aboutc these things. 9As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.*
Acknowledgment of the Philippians’ Gift
10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me but had no opportunity to show it.e,* 11Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.* 12I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.* 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.* 14In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.
15You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.* 16For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profitf that accumulates to your account.* 18I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.* 19And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.* 20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.*
Final Greetings and Benediction
21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me greet you. 22All the saints greet you, especially those of the emperor’s household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.g