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Regocijo y paz en el Señor
4 Así que, hermanos míos, amados y añorados(A), gozo y corona mía, estén así firmes en el Señor(B), amados.
2 Ruego a Evodia y a Síntique, que vivan en armonía(C) en el Señor. 3 En verdad, fiel compañero, también te ruego que ayudes a estas mujeres que han compartido mis luchas en la causa del evangelio, junto con Clemente y los demás colaboradores míos(D), cuyos nombres están en el libro de la vida(E).
4 Regocíjense en el Señor(F) siempre. Otra vez lo diré: ¡Regocíjense! 5 La bondad de ustedes sea conocida de todos los hombres. El Señor está cerca(G). 6 Por nada estén afanosos(H); antes bien, en todo, mediante oración y súplica con acción de gracias, sean dadas a conocer sus peticiones delante de Dios(I). 7 Y la paz de Dios(J), que sobrepasa todo entendimiento[a], guardará(K) sus corazones y sus mentes(L) en Cristo Jesús(M).
El secreto de la paz
8 Por lo demás, hermanos, todo lo que es verdadero, todo lo digno, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo honorable[b], si hay alguna virtud o algo que merece elogio, en esto mediten(N). 9 Lo que también han aprendido y recibido y oído y visto en mí(O), esto practiquen, y el Dios de paz estará con ustedes(P).
Actitud ejemplar de Pablo hacia las cosas materiales
10 Me alegré grandemente en el Señor de que ya al fin han reavivado su cuidado para conmigo. En verdad, antes se preocupaban, pero les faltaba la oportunidad(Q). 11 No que hable porque tenga escasez[c], pues he aprendido a contentarme(R) cualquiera que sea mi situación.
12 Sé vivir en pobreza[d], y sé vivir en prosperidad. En todo y por todo he aprendido el secreto tanto de estar saciado como de tener hambre(S), de tener abundancia como de sufrir necesidad(T). 13 Todo lo puedo en Cristo[e] que me fortalece(U). 14 Sin embargo, han hecho bien en compartir conmigo en mi aflicción(V).
15 Ustedes mismos también saben, filipenses, que al comienzo de la predicación del evangelio(W), después que partí de Macedonia(X), ninguna iglesia compartió conmigo en cuestión de dar y recibir, sino solamente ustedes(Y). 16 Porque aun a Tesalónica(Z) enviaron dádivas más de una vez para mis necesidades.
17 No es que busque la dádiva en sí, sino que busco fruto que aumente en su cuenta(AA). 18 Pero lo he recibido todo y tengo abundancia. Estoy bien abastecido[f], habiendo recibido de Epafrodito(AB) lo que han enviado[g]: fragante aroma[h](AC), sacrificio aceptable, agradable a Dios. 19 Y mi Dios proveerá a todas sus necesidades(AD), conforme a sus riquezas(AE) en gloria en Cristo Jesús. 20 A nuestro Dios y Padre(AF) sea la gloria por los siglos de los siglos(AG). Amén.
Saludos y bendición
21 Saluden a todos los santos en Cristo Jesús. Los hermanos que están conmigo(AH) los saludan. 22 Todos los santos los saludan(AI), especialmente los de la casa de César.
23 La gracia del Señor Jesucristo sea con el espíritu de ustedes[i](AJ).
Philippians 4
New King James Version
Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts
4 Therefore, my beloved and (A)longed-for brethren, (B)my joy and crown, so (C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche (D)to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who (E)labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in (F)the Book of Life.
4 (G)Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your [b]gentleness be known to all men. (H)The Lord is at hand.
6 (I)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with (J)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and (K)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are (L)true, whatever things are (M)noble, whatever things are (N)just, (O)whatever things are pure, whatever things are (P)lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and (Q)the God of peace will be with you.
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last (R)your[c] care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, (S)to be content: 12 (T)I know how to [d]be abased, and I know how to [e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things (U)through [f]Christ who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless you have done well that (V)you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, (W)no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (X)the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I [g]have all and abound. I am full, having received from (Y)Epaphroditus the things sent from you, (Z)a sweet-smelling aroma, (AA)an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God (AB)shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 (AC)Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Greeting and Blessing
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren (AD)who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with [h]you all. Amen.
Footnotes
- Philippians 4:3 NU, M Yes
- Philippians 4:5 graciousness or forbearance
- Philippians 4:10 you have revived your care
- Philippians 4:12 live humbly
- Philippians 4:12 live in prosperity
- Philippians 4:13 NU Him who
- Philippians 4:18 Or have received all
- Philippians 4:23 NU your spirit
Philippians 4
New Century Version
What the Christians Are to Do
4 My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you. You bring me joy and make me proud of you, so stand strong in the Lord as I have told you.
2 I ask Euodia and Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 And I ask you, my faithful friend, to help these women. They served with me in telling the Good News, together with Clement and others who worked with me, whose names are written in the book of life.[a]
4 Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.
5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. 6 Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. 7 And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected. 9 Do what you learned and received from me, what I told you, and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you.
Paul Thanks the Christians
10 I am very happy in the Lord that you have shown your care for me again. You continued to care about me, but there was no way for you to show it. 11 I am not telling you this because I need anything. I have learned to be satisfied with the things I have and with everything that happens. 12 I know how to live when I am poor, and I know how to live when I have plenty. I have learned the secret of being happy at any time in everything that happens, when I have enough to eat and when I go hungry, when I have more than I need and when I do not have enough. 13 I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength.
14 But it was good that you helped me when I needed it. 15 You Philippians remember when I first preached the Good News there. When I left Macedonia, you were the only church that gave me help. 16 Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica. 17 Really, it is not that I want to receive gifts from you, but I want you to have the good that comes from giving. 18 And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it. 19 My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. 20 Glory to our God and Father forever and ever! Amen.
21 Greet each of God’s people in Christ Jesus. Those who are with me send greetings to you. 22 All of God’s people greet you, particularly those from the palace of Caesar.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Footnotes
- 4:3 book of life God’s book that has the names of all God’s chosen people (Revelation 3:5; 21:27).
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