Philippians 4

4Therefore, my brothers,¹ whom I love and ^jlong for, ^kmy joy and ^lcrown, ^mstand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

²I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to ⁿagree in the Lord. ³Yes, I ask you also, true companion,² help these women, who have labored³ side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, ^owhose names are in the book of life.

^4pRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ⁵Let your reasonableness⁴ be known to everyone. ^qThe Lord is at hand; ^6rdo not be anxious about anything, ^sbut in everything by prayer and supplication ^twith thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷And ^uthe peace of God, ^vwhich surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹What you have learned⁵ and ^wreceived and heard and seen ^xin me—practice these things, and ^ythe God of peace will be with you.

God’s Provision

¹⁰I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length ^zyou have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. ¹¹Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be ^acontent. ¹²I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and ^bhunger, abundance and ^cneed. ¹³I can do all things ^dthrough him who strengthens me.

¹⁴Yet it was kind of you ^eto share⁶ my trouble. ¹⁵And you Philippians yourselves know that ^fin the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, ^gno church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. ¹⁶Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. ^17hNot that I seek the gift, but I seek ⁱthe fruit that increases to your credit.^{7 18}I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, ^jhaving received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, ^ka fragrant offering, ^la sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. ¹⁹And my God ^mwill supply every need of yours ⁿaccording to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰To ^oour God and Father be ^pglory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

²¹Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. ^qThe brothers who are with me greet you. ^22rAll the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

^23sThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.