Philippians 4
1 So then, my beloved and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in this way in the Lord, beloved.
2 I urge Euodia, and I urge Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 Yes, I also ask you, true companion: help these women, who struggled alongside me for the gospel, together with Clement and my other fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: rejoice.
5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
6 Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, through 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 thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 Whatever you learned, received, heard, and saw in me, put these things into practice, and the God of peace will be with you.
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord because at last you have renewed your concern for me. You were already concerned, but you had no opportunity.
11 I’m not saying this because I’m in need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I’m in.
12 I know how to live with little, and I know how to have plenty. In every situation and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and hungry, of having plenty and being in need.
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
14 Still, you did well to share in my trouble.
15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.
16 For even while I was in Thessalonica, you sent help for my needs once and then again.
17 It’s not that I’m looking for the gift; I’m looking for the fruit that increases to your account.
18 I have received everything, and I have more than enough. I’m fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you sent: a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19 And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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