1 Therefore, my beloved andlonged-for brethren,my joy and crown, sostand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntycheto be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these women wholabored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose namesareinthe Book of Life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men.The Lordisat hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, withthanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 andthe peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things aretrue, whatever thingsarenoble, whatever thingsarejust,whatever thingsarepure, whatever thingsarelovely, whatever thingsareof good report, ifthereisany virtue and ifthereisanything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, andthe God of peace will be with you.
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at lastyour care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am,to be content:
12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all thingsthrough Christ who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless you have done well thatyou shared in my distress.
15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia,no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.
16 For even in Thessalonica you sentaidonce and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seekthe fruit that abounds to your account.
18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received fromEpaphroditus the thingssentfrom you,a sweet-smelling aroma,an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
19 And my Godshall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now to our God and Fatherbeglory forever and ever. Amen.
Greeting and Blessing
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethrenwho are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.