| Chapter 4 |
1 | Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved. |
2 | I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord. |
3 | Yea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, 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 forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. |
6 | In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. |
7 | And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. |
8 | Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. |
9 | The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you. |
10 | But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. |
11 | Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. |
12 | I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. |
13 | I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. |
14 | Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction. |
15 | And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only; |
16 | for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. |
17 | Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. |
18 | But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things [that came] from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. |
19 | And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. |
20 | Now unto our God and Father [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
21 | Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you. |
22 | All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. |
23 | The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. |