Filippesi 4
Nuova Riveduta 2006
4 Perciò, fratelli miei cari e desideratissimi, allegrezza e corona mia, state in questa maniera saldi nel Signore, o diletti!
Raccomandazioni varie
2 (A)Esorto Evodia ed esorto Sintìche a essere concordi nel Signore. 3 Sì, prego pure te[a], mio fedele collaboratore, vieni in aiuto a queste donne, che hanno lottato per il vangelo insieme a me, a Clemente e agli altri miei collaboratori i cui nomi sono nel libro della vita.
4 (B)Rallegratevi sempre nel Signore. Ripeto: rallegratevi.
5 La vostra mansuetudine sia nota a tutti gli uomini. Il Signore è vicino. 6 Non angustiatevi di nulla, ma in ogni cosa fate conoscere le vostre richieste a Dio in preghiere e suppliche, accompagnate da ringraziamenti. 7 E la pace di Dio, che supera ogni intelligenza, custodirà i vostri cuori e i vostri pensieri in Cristo Gesù.
8 Quindi, fratelli, tutte le cose vere, tutte le cose onorevoli, tutte le cose giuste, tutte le cose pure, tutte le cose amabili, tutte le cose di buona fama, quelle in cui è qualche virtù e qualche lode, siano oggetto dei vostri pensieri. 9 Le cose che avete imparate, ricevute, udite da me e viste in me, fatele; e il Dio della pace sarà con voi.
Liberalità dei Filippesi e disinteresse di Paolo
10 (C)Ho avuto una grande gioia nel Signore, perché finalmente avete rinnovato le vostre cure per me; ci pensavate sì, ma vi mancava l’opportunità. 11 Non lo dico perché mi trovi nel bisogno, poiché io ho imparato ad accontentarmi dello stato in cui mi trovo. 12 So vivere nella povertà e anche nell’abbondanza; in tutto e per tutto ho imparato a essere saziato e ad aver fame; a essere nell’abbondanza e nell’indigenza. 13 Io posso ogni cosa in colui che mi fortifica[b]. 14 Tuttavia avete fatto bene a prendere parte alla mia afflizione.
15 Anche voi sapete, Filippesi, che quando cominciai a predicare il vangelo, dopo aver lasciato la Macedonia, nessuna chiesa mi fece parte di nulla per quanto concerne il dare e l’avere, se non voi soli; 16 perché anche a Tessalonica[c] mi avete mandato, una prima e poi una seconda volta, ciò che mi occorreva. 17 Non lo dico perché io ricerchi i doni; ricerco piuttosto il frutto che abbondi a vostro conto. 18 Ora ho ricevuto ogni cosa e sono nell’abbondanza. Sono ricolmo di beni, avendo ricevuto da Epafròdito quello che mi avete mandato e che è un profumo di odore soave, un sacrificio accetto e gradito a Dio. 19 Il mio Dio provvederà a ogni vostro bisogno, secondo la sua gloriosa ricchezza, in Cristo Gesù. 20 Al Dio e Padre nostro sia la gloria nei secoli dei secoli. Amen.
Saluti
21 (D)Salutate ognuno dei santi in Cristo Gesù. 22 I fratelli che sono con me vi salutano. Tutti i santi vi salutano e specialmente quelli della casa di Cesare.
23 La grazia del Signore Gesù Cristo sia con lo spirito vostro[d]. [Amen.]
Footnotes
- Filippesi 4:3 TR E prego pure te…
- Filippesi 4:13 TR e M in Cristo che mi fortifica.
- Filippesi 4:16 Tessalonica, dove Paolo si era recato dopo essere partito da Filippi.
- Filippesi 4:23 TR e M sia con tutti voi.
Philippians 4
King James Version
4 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Philippians 4
New English Translation
Christian Practices
4 So then, my brothers and sisters,[a] dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
2 I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I say also to you, true companion,[b] help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry[c] along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! 5 Let everyone see your gentleness.[d] The Lord is near! 6 Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds[e] in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters,[f] whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. 9 And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.
Appreciation for Support
10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)[g] 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. 12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment,[h] whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing. 13 I am able to do all things[i] through the one[j] who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.
15 And as you Philippians know, at the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in this matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion[k] you sent something for my need. 17 I do not say this because I am seeking a gift.[l] Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account. 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21 Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers[m] with me here send greetings. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.[n]
Footnotes
- Philippians 4:1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.
- Philippians 4:3 tn Or “faithful fellow worker.” This is more likely a descriptive noun, although some scholars interpret the word σύζυγος (suzugos) here as a proper name (“Syzygos”), L&N 42.45.
- Philippians 4:3 tn Grk “in the gospel,” a metonymy in which the gospel itself is substituted for the ministry of making the gospel known.
- Philippians 4:5 tn Grk “let your gentleness be seen by all.” The passive voice construction has been converted to active voice in the translation for stylistic reasons.
- Philippians 4:7 tn Grk “will guard the hearts of you and the minds of you.” To improve the English style, the second occurrence of ὑμῶν (humōn, “of you”) has not been translated, since it is somewhat redundant in English.
- Philippians 4:8 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.
- Philippians 4:10 tn Grk “for you were even concerned, but you lacked opportunity.”
- Philippians 4:12 tn The words “of contentment” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by Paul’s remarks at the end of v. 11.
- Philippians 4:13 tn The Greek word translated “all things” is in emphatic position at the beginning of the Greek sentence.
- Philippians 4:13 tc Although some excellent witnesses lack explicit reference to the one strengthening Paul (so א* A B D* I 33 1739 lat co Cl), the majority of witnesses (א2 D2 [F G] Ψ 075 1175 1241 1505 1881 2464 M al sy Hier) add Χριστῷ (Christō) here (thus, “through Christ who strengthens me”). But this kind of reading is patently secondary, and is a predictable variant. Further, the shorter reading is much harder, for it leaves the agent unspecified.
- Philippians 4:16 tn Or “several times”; Grk, “both once and twice.” The literal expression “once and twice” is frequently used as a Greek idiom referring to an indefinite low number, but more than once (“several times”); see L&N 60.70.
- Philippians 4:17 tn Grk “Not that I am seeking the gift.” The phrase “I do not say this…” has been supplied in the translation to complete the thought for the modern reader.
- Philippians 4:21 tn Or perhaps, “The brothers and sisters” (so TEV, TNIV; cf. NRSV “The friends”; CEV “The Lord’s followers”) If “brothers” refers to Paul’s traveling companions, it is probably that only men are in view (cf. NAB, NLT). Since v. 22 mentions “all the saints,” which presumably includes everyone, it is more probable here that only Paul’s traveling companions are in view.
- Philippians 4:23 tc Most witnesses, including several significant ones (P46 א A D Ψ 33 1175 1241 1505 2464 M lat sy bo), have ἀμήν (amēn, “amen”) at the end of this letter, while an impressive combination of Alexandrian and Western mss (B F G 075 6 075 1739* 1881 sa Ambst) lack the valedictory particle. Such a conclusion is routinely added by scribes to NT books because a few of these books originally had such an ending (cf. Rom 16:27; Gal 6:18; Jude 25). A majority of Greek witnesses have the concluding ἀμήν in every NT book except Acts, James, and 3 John (and even in these books, ἀμήν is found in some witnesses). It is thus a predictable variant. Thus, on internal grounds, with sufficient support from external evidence, the preferred reading is the omission of ἀμήν.
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
Phi-líp 4
New Vietnamese Bible
4 Vậy, thưa anh chị em yêu dấu và mong nhớ, là niềm vui và mão hoa của tôi, anh chị em yêu dấu, hãy đứng vững vàng như vậy trong Chúa.
Những Lời Khuyên
2 Tôi khuyên Ê-ô-đi và khuyên Sin-ti-cơ[a] nên đồng ý với nhau trong Chúa. 3 Vâng, tôi cũng xin anh, người đồng lao thật, hãy giúp đỡ hai bà ấy. Họ là người cùng tôi tranh đấu cho Phúc Âm cùng với Cơ-lê-măn và những người cộng sự khác của tôi mà tên tuổi đã được ghi vào sách sự sống rồi.
4 Hãy vui mừng trong Chúa luôn luôn; tôi xin nhắc lại: Hãy vui mừng lên. 5 Hãy cho mọi người biết đức hòa nhã của anh chị em, Chúa gần đến rồi. 6 Đừng lo lắng gì cả, nhưng trong mọi việc hãy cầu nguyện, nài xin và cảm tạ mà trình các nhu cầu của mình cho Đức Chúa Trời. 7 Sự bình an của Đức Chúa Trời, là bình an vượt trên mọi hiểu biết, sẽ bảo vệ tấm lòng và tâm trí anh chị em trong Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-su.
8 Sau hết, thưa anh chị em, bất cứ điều gì chân thật, điều gì đáng kính, điều gì công chính, điều gì thanh sạch, điều gì đáng yêu chuộng, điều gì cao quý; nếu có đức hạnh nào, nếu có điều gì đáng khen, anh chị em hãy suy nghĩ đến. 9 Những gì anh chị em đã học, đã nhận, đã nghe và đã thấy nơi tôi, hãy thực hành đi thì Đức Chúa Trời, là Đấng ban bình an,[b] sẽ ở cùng anh chị em.
Phao-lô Cảm Ơn Các Tín Hữu Ở Phi-líp
10 Tôi rất vui mừng trong Chúa vì cuối cùng anh chị em lại quan tâm đến tôi. Thật ra anh chị em vẫn quan tâm đến tôi nhưng không có dịp tiện bày tỏ. 11 Tôi nói thế không phải vì thiếu thốn, vì tôi đã tập thỏa lòng trong mọi cảnh ngộ. 12 Tôi biết thế nào là nghèo túng, thế nào là sung túc. Trong mỗi nơi và mọi hoàn cảnh tôi đã học được bí quyết để sống no đủ hay đói khát, sung túc hay thiếu thốn. 13 Tôi đủ sức làm được mọi việc nhờ Đấng ban thêm năng lực cho tôi.
14 Tuy nhiên khi chia sẻ hoạn nạn với tôi anh chị em đã làm một điều tốt đẹp.
15 Thưa anh chị em thành Phi-líp, chính anh chị em biết rằng trong thời gian bắt đầu truyền giảng Phúc Âm, khi tôi rời khỏi xứ Ma-xê-đoan, không Hội Thánh nào tham gia trong việc chi phí và hỗ trợ cho tôi, ngoại trừ anh chị em. 16 Vì ngay khi tôi còn ở Tê-sa-lô-ni-ca anh chị em đã gởi đồ tiếp tế cho tôi một hai lần. 17 Ấy không phải tôi cầu mong quà biếu, nhưng cầu mong kết quả dồi dào cho tài khoản của anh chị em.[c] 18 Giờ đây tôi có đầy đủ và còn dư dật nữa. Tôi đã nhận đầy đủ tặng phẩm của anh chị em do Ê-ba-phô-đi trao như hương thơm, như lễ vật Đức Chúa Trời chấp nhận và đẹp lòng. 19 Và Đức Chúa Trời của tôi sẽ cung cấp đầy đủ mọi nhu cầu cho anh chị em theo như sự giàu có vinh quang của Ngài trong Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-su.
20 Xin tôn vinh Đức Chúa Trời, cha chúng ta đời đời. A-men.
Lời Chào Cuối Thư
21 Xin chào tất cả các thánh đồ trong Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-su. Những anh chị em đang ở với tôi chào anh chị em. 22 Toàn thể các thánh đồ chào anh chị em; đặc biệt là những người trong hoàng cung.[d]
23 Nguyện xin Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-su ban ân sủng cho tâm linh anh chị em.
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