The In-Dept Study of the Bible
Philippians 04
1 Therefore, my brothers, beloved and
longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm
in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche,
to think the same way in the Lord.
3 Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help
these women, for they labored with me in
the Good News 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 gentleness be known to all
men. The Lord is at hand.
6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything,
by prayer and petition with thanks giving,
let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever things
are true, whatever things are honorable,
whatever things are just, whatever things
are pure, whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report:
if there is any virtue and if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 Do the things which you learned, received,
heard, and saw in me, and the God
of peace will be with you.
10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly that
now at length you have revived your
thought for me; in which you did indeed
take thought, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak because of lack, for
I have learned in whatever state
I am, to be content in it.
12 I know how to be humbled, and
I also know how to abound. In any and all
circumstances I have learned the secret
both to be filled and to be hungry, both to
abound and to be in need.
13 I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.
14 However you did well that you shared
in my affliction.
15 You yourselves also know, you
Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good
News, when I departed from Macedonia,
no assembly shared with me in the matter
of giving and receiving but you only.
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once
and again to my need.
17 Not that I seek for the gift, but
I seek for the fruit that increases
to your account.
18 But I have all things and abound.
I am filled, having received from
Epaphroditus the things that came
from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance,
an acceptable and well-pleasing
sacrifice to God.
19 My God will supply every need of
yours according to his riches in glory in
Christ Jesus.
20 Now to our God and Father be the
glory forever and ever! Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The
brothers who are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, especially
those who are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be
with you all. Amen.