Philippians 4

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

4Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,^j my joy and crown, stand firm^k in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

²I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind^l in the Lord. ³Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers,^m whose names are in the book of life.ⁿ

Final Exhortations

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!^{o 5}Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^{p 6}Do not be anxious about anything,^q but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^{r 7}And the peace of God,^s which transcends all understanding,^t will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.^u And the God of peace^v will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

¹⁰I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.^w Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. ¹¹I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content^x whatever the circumstances. ¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,^y whether living in plenty or in want.^{z 13}I can do all this through him who gives me strength.^a

¹⁴Yet it was good of you to share^b in my troubles. ¹⁵Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days^c of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,^d not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;^{e 16}for even when I was in Thessalonica,^f you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.^{g 17}Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.^{h 18}I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditusⁱ the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant^j offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. ¹⁹And my God will meet all your needs^k according to the riches of his glory^l in Christ Jesus.

²⁰To our God and Father^m be glory for ever and ever. Amen.ⁿ

Final Greetings

²¹Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me^o send greetings. ²²All God’s people^p here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

²³The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ^q be with your spirit.^r Amen.^a