Stand Firm in the Lord
1 Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord. 3 Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!” 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Think on These Things
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report: if there is any virtue, and if there is anything praiseworthy, think about these things. 9 The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you lacked opportunity to express it. 11 Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. 12 I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. 13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
14 However you did well that you shared in my affliction. 15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that in the early days of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no assembly shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.
17 Not that I am seeking the gift, but I am seeking the fruit that increases to your account. 18 But I have everything and in abundance. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God. 19 My God will supply all your needs, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
Final Greetings
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.