Philippians 4

¹Therefore , my brothers , whom I love and long for , my joy and crown , stand firm thus in the Lord , my beloved .

²I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord .

³Yes , I ask you also , true companion , help these women , who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers , whose names are in the book of life .

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always ; again I will say , rejoice .

⁵Let your reasonableness be known to everyone . The Lord is at hand ;

⁶do not be anxious about anything , but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God .

⁷And the peace of God , which surpasses all understanding , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus .

⁸Finally , brothers , whatever is true , whatever is honorable , whatever is just , whatever is pure , whatever is lovely , whatever is commendable , if there is any excellence , if there is anything worthy of praise , think about these things .

⁹What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things , and the God of peace will be with you .

¹⁰I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me . You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity .

¹¹Not that I am speaking of being in need , for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content .

¹²I know how to be brought low , and I know how to abound . In any and every circumstance , I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger , abundance and need .

¹³I can do all things through him who strengthens me .

¹⁴Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble .

¹⁵And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel , when I left Macedonia , no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving , except you only .

¹⁶Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again .

¹⁷Not that I seek the gift , but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit .

¹⁸I have received full payment , and more . I am well supplied , having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent , a fragrant offering , a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God .

¹⁹And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus .

²⁰To our God and Father be glory forever and ever . Amen .

²¹Greet every saint in Christ Jesus . The brothers who are with me greet you .

²²All the saints greet you , especially those of Caesar’s household .

²³The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit .