Philippians 3:14-4:13

English Standard Version

¹⁴I press on toward the goal for ^(A)the prize of the upward ^(B)call of God in Christ Jesus. ¹⁵Let those of us who are ^(C)mature think this way, and if in anything ^(D)you think otherwise, ^(E)God will reveal that also to you. ¹⁶Only ^(F)let us hold true to what we have attained.

¹⁷Brothers, ^(G)join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk ^(H)according to the example you have in us. ¹⁸For ^(I)many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you ^(J)even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. ¹⁹^(K)Their end is destruction, ^(L)their god is their belly, and ^(M)they glory in their shame, with ^(N)minds set on earthly things. ²⁰But ^(O)our citizenship is in heaven, and ^(P)from it we ^(Q)await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, ²¹who will transform ^(R)our lowly body ^(S)to be like his glorious body, ^(T)by the power that enables him even ^(U)to subject all things to himself.

4 Therefore, my brothers,^[a] whom I love and ^(V)long for, ^(W)my joy and ^(X)crown, ^(Y)stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

²I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to ^(Z)agree in the Lord. ³Yes, I ask you also, true companion,^[b] help these women, who have labored^[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, ^(AA)whose names are in the book of life.

⁴^(AB)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ⁵Let your reasonableness^[d] be known to everyone. ^(AC)The Lord is at hand; ⁶^(AD)do not be anxious about anything, ^(AE)but in everything by prayer and supplication ^(AF)with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷And ^(AG)the peace of God, ^(AH)which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹What you have learned^[e] and ^(AI)received and heard and seen ^(AJ)in me—practice these things, and ^(AK)the God of peace will be with you.

God's Provision

¹⁰I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length ^(AL)you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. ¹¹Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be ^(AM)content. ¹²I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and ^(AN)hunger, abundance and ^(AO)need. ¹³I can do all things ^(AP)through him who strengthens me.