| 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, you my glory and crown, be steadfast in the Lord. | |
| 2 I beg Evodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. | |
| 3 And you, Sycygus, my true companion, I beg you to help them. Do not forget that they have labored with me in the service of the Gospel, together with Clement and my other fellow-workers whose names are written in the Book of Life. | |
| 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again: rejoice | |
| 5 and may everyone experience your gentle and understanding heart. The Lord is near: | |
| 6 do not be anxious about anything. In everything resort to prayer and supplication together with thanksgiving and bring your requests before God. | |
| 7 Then the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. | |
| 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, fill your minds with whatever is truthful, holy, just, pure, lovely and noble. Be mindful of whatever deserves praise and admiration. | |
| 9 Put into practice what you have learned from me, what I passed on to you, what you heard from me or saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you. | |
| 10 I rejoice in the Lord because of your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. | |
| 11 I do not say this because of being in want; I have learned to manage with what I have. | |
| 12 I know what it is to be in want and what it is to have plenty. I am trained for both: to be hungry or satisfied, to have much or little. | |
| 13 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. | |
| 14 However you did right in sharing my trials. | |
| 15 You Philippians, remember that in the beginning, when we first preached the Gospel, after I left Macedonia you alone opened for me a debit and credit account, | |
| 16 and when I was in Thessalonica, twice you sent me what I needed. | |
| 17 It is not your gift that I value but rather the interest increasing in your own account. | |
| 18 Now I have enough and more than enough with everything Epa-phroditus brought me on your behalf and which I received as “fragrant offerings pleasing to God.” | |
| 19 God himself will provide you with everything you need, according to his riches, and show you his generosity in Christ Jesus. | |
| 20 Glory to God, our Father, for ever and ever: Amen. | |
| 21 Greet all who believe in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters with me greet you. | |
| 22 All the believers here greet you, especially those from Caesar’s household. | |
| 23 The grace of Christ Jesus, the Lord, be with your spirit. | |
