Phili 4 | NASB1995 | STEP | Therefore , my beloved brethren whom I long to see , my joy and crown , in this way stand firm in the Lord , my beloved .

Philippians 4

Think of Excellence

1 Therefore, my beloved brethren ^{▼▼ Lit and longed for}whom I ^blong to see, my joy and crown, in this way ^cstand firm in the Lord, 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 companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my ^ffellow workers, whose ^gnames are in the book of life.

4 ^hRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. ⁱThe Lord is ^{▼▼ Or at hand}near. 6 ^kBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by ^lprayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And ^mthe peace of God, which surpasses all ^{▼▼ Lit mind}comprehension, will ^oguard your hearts and your ^pminds in ^qChrist Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, ^rwhatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ^{▼▼ Or lovable and gracious}lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, ^{▼▼ Lit ponder these things}dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen ^uin me, practice these things, and ^vthe God of peace will be with you.

God’s Provisions

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

15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the ^{▼▼ Lit beginning of
,} ^agfirst preaching of the gospel, after I left ^ahMacedonia, no church ^aishared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in ^ajThessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 ^akNot that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for 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 ^anEpaphroditus ^{▼▼ Lit the things from you}what you have sent, ^{▼▼ Lit an odor of fragrance
,} ^aqa fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And ^army God will supply ^{▼▼ Or every need of yours}all your needs according to His ^atriches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to ^auour God and Father ^av be the glory ^{▼▼ Lit to the ages of the ages}forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every ^{▼▼ Or holy one}saint in Christ Jesus. ^ayThe brethren who are with me greet you. 22 ^azAll the ^{▼▼ V 21, note 1
,} ^bbsaints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

23 ^bcThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ ^bdbe with your spirit.