4Verse 1So then, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, do stand fast in Sovereign in this way,+dear ones.
To individuals
Verse 2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to agreement in the Lord.Verse 3Yes, I urge you too, genuine yokefellow,+help these women who labored with me in the Gospel, and with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.+
Filling the mind with good things
Verse 4Rejoice in Sovereign always; again I say, rejoice!Verse 5Let your forbearing spirit be evident to all; the Lord is near.Verse 6Do not be anxious about anything,+but in everything, by prayer and petition along with thanksgiving,+let your requests be made known to God;Verse 7and the peace of God, that surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.+Verse 8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are commendable—whatever is of excellent character and whatever is praiseworthy—ponder such things.+Verse 9Put into practice the things that you learned, received, heard and saw in me,+and the God of peace will be with you.
Thanks for material support
Verse 10I rejoice in the Lord greatly that you have renewed your concern for me once again; of course you were concerned, just lacked the opportunity.Verse 11I am not saying this because of lack, since I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.Verse 12I know what it is to be restricted, and I know what it is to have an abundance; everywhere and in every way I have been initiated both into being well fed and into being hungry, both into having plenty and into having need.Verse 13I can handle anything+through Christ who strengthens me.Verse 14Nevertheless you have done well in sharing with me in my trial.Verse 15Now you Philippians know very well that in the beginning of the Gospel,+when I left Macedonia, no congregation shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only.Verse 16Yes, even in Thessalonica, both once and again, you sent aid for my need.Verse 17Not that I want the gift, but I want the fruit that is being added to your account.+Verse 18I have received everything and have plenty; I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.Verse 19My God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.+Verse 20Now to our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Sign-off
Verse 21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.Verse 22All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar's household.Verse 23The grace of the Sovereign, Jesus Christ, be with you all.+Amen.