Phili 4 | NASB2020 | STEP | Therefore , my beloved brothers and sisters, whom I long to see, my joy and crown , stand firm in the Lord in this way , my beloved .

Philippians 4

Think of Excellence

1 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, ^{▼▼Lit and longed for}whom I ^blong to see, my joy and crown, ^cstand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to ^{▼▼Or be of the same mind
,} ^elive in harmony in the Lord. 3 Indeed, true ^{▼▼Lit yokefellow}companion, I ask you also, help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement as well as the rest of my ^gfellow workers, whose ^hnames are in the book of life.

4 ⁱRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all people. ^jThe Lord is ^{▼▼Or at hand}near. 6 ^lDo not ^{▼▼I.e., have anxiety}be anxious about anything, but in everything by ⁿprayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And ^othe peace of God, which surpasses all ^{▼▼Lit mind}comprehension, will ^qguard your hearts and ^rminds in ^sChrist Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, ^twhatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ^{▼▼Or lovable and gracious}lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen ^vin me, practice these things, and ^wthe God of peace will be with you.

God’s Provisions

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last ^xyou have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act. 11 Not that I speak ^{▼▼Lit according to}from need, for I have learned to be ^{▼▼Or self-sufficient
,} ^aacontent in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going ^abhungry, both of having abundance and ^acsuffering need. 13 I can do all things ^{▼▼Lit in}through Him who ^aestrengthens me. 14 Nevertheless, you have done well to ^afshare with me in my difficulty.

15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the ^{▼▼Lit beginning of
,} ^ahfirst preaching of the gospel, after I left ^aiMacedonia, no church ^ajshared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone; 16 for even in ^akThessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 ^alNot that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the ^{▼▼Lit fruit}profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am ^{▼▼Lit made full}amply supplied, having received from ^aoEpaphroditus ^{▼▼Lit the things from you}what you have sent, ^{▼▼Lit an odor of fragrance
,} ^ara fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And ^asmy God will supply ^{▼▼Or every need of yours}all your needs according to His ^auriches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to ^avour God and Father ^awbe the glory ^{▼▼Lit to the ages of the ages}forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every ^{▼▼Or holy one; i.e., God’s people}saint in Christ Jesus. ^azThe brothers who are with me greet you. 22 ^baAll the ^{▼▼See note v 21
,} ^bcsaints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

23 ^bdThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ ^bebe with your spirit.