Philippians 4:4–13

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