Philippians 4
The Philippians are urged to stand firm in the Lord and to rejoice in Him always, letting their modesty be known to all men. They are advised to be anxious about nothing, but instead to pray and give thanks, and to meditate on things that are true, chaste, just, and holy. The apostle expresses gratitude for the Philippians' support and generosity, stating that he has learned to be content in any situation, and that God will fulfill all their desires according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
1 And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved 2 I ask Euodia, and I beg Syntyche, to have the same understanding in the Lord 3 And I also ask you, as my genuine companion, to assist those women who have labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement and the rest of my assistants, whose names are in the Book of Life 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice 5 Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is near 6 Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God 7 And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus 8 Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these 9 All the things that you have learned and accepted and heard and seen in me, do these. And so shall the God of peace be with you 10 Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly, because finally, after some time, your feelings for me have flourished again, just as you formerly felt. For you had been preoccupied 11 I am not saying this as if out of need. For I have learned that, in whatever state I am, it is sufficient 12 I know how to be humbled, and I know how to abound. I am prepared for anything, anywhere: either to be full or to be hungry, either to have abundance or to endure scarcity 13 Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me 14 Yet truly, you have done well by sharing in my tribulation 15 But you also know, O Philippians, that at the beginning of the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in the plan of giving and receiving, except you alone 16 For you even sent to Thessalonica, once, and then a second time, for what was useful to me 17 It is not that I am seeking a gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that abounds to your benefit 18 But I have everything in abundance. I have been filled up, having received from Epaphroditus the things that you sent; this is an odor of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God 19 And may my God fulfill all your desires, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus 20 And to God our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus 22 The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household 23 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen