Philippians 3:17-4:7

English Standard Version

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

4 Therefore, my brothers,^[a] whom I love and ^(P)long for, ^(Q)my joy and ^(R)crown, ^(S)stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

²I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to ^(T)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, ^(U)whose names are in the book of life.

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