Chapter 4

So then, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and my crown, stand fast thus in the Lord, beloved. Concord

In entreat Evodia and I exhort Syntyche to be of one mind in the Lord.

And I beseech thee also, my loyal comrade, help them, for they have toiled with me in the gospel, as have Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers whose names are in the book of life. Peace and Joy in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.

Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is near.

Have no anxiety, but in every prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.

And may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

For the rest, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever honorable, whatever just, whatever holy, whatever lovable, whatever of good repute, if there be any virtue, if anything worthy of praise, think upon these things.

And what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, these things practise. And the God of peace will be with you. Their Gift

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your concern for me has revived. Indeed you were always concerned, but lacked opportunity.

Not that I speak because I was in want. For I have learned to be self-sufficing in whatever circumstances I am.

I know how to live humbly and I know how to live in abundance (I have been schooled to every place and every condition), to be filled and to be hungry, to have abundance and to suffer want.

I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

Still, you have done well by sharing in my affliction.

But, Philippians, you yourselves also know that in the first days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church went into partnership with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only.

For even in Thessalonica, you sent once and twice something for my need.

Not that I am eager for the gift, but I am eager for the profit accumulating to your account.

I have all and more than enough. I am fully supplied now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a sweet odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

But may my God supply your every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Now to our God and Father be glory for endless ages. Amen. Farewell

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.

The brethren with me here greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.