¹⁷ Join together in following my example,^(A) brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.^{(B) 18} For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears,^(C) many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.^{(D) 19} Their destiny^(E) is destruction, their god is their stomach,^(F) and their glory is in their shame.^(G) Their mind is set on earthly things.^{(H) 20} But our citizenship^(I) is in heaven.^(J) And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,^{(K) 21} who, by the power^(L) that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies^(M) so that they will be like his glorious body.^(N)

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,^(O) my joy and crown, stand firm^(P) in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

² I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind^(Q) in the Lord. ³ Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers,^(R) whose names are in the book of life.^(S)

Final Exhortations

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!^{(T) 5} Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^{(U) 6} Do not be anxious about anything,^(V) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^{(W) 7} And the peace of God,^(X) which transcends all understanding,^(Y) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.^(Z) And the God of peace^(AA) will be with you.