Philippians 4:10-23

The Voice

¹⁰ I could hardly contain my joy in the Lord when I realized you have started to show your care for me once again. Since you have not had the opportunity to show how much you cared until now, I want you to know how it touched me. ¹¹ I am not saying this because I am in need. I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances. ¹² I know how to survive in tight situations, and I know how to enjoy having plenty. In fact, I have learned how to face any circumstances: fed or hungry, with or without. ¹³ I can be content in any and every situation through the Anointed One who is my power and strength. ¹⁴ Nevertheless, it was admirable of you to participate in my affliction.

¹⁵ You remember, Philippians, at the beginning of my gospel journey after I left Macedonia, no church offered me the financial assistance I needed to do the Lord’s work, except you alone. ¹⁶ Even when I took the message to Thessalonica, you sent provisions to me. Twice even! ¹⁷ Not that I am looking for a gift—I am just looking toward your reward that comes from your gift. ¹⁸ With what Epaphroditus delivered to me from your generous pockets, I have even been blessed in excess. I am fully satisfied. I know God is pleased with your dedication and accepts this gift as a fragrant offering, a holy sacrifice, on His behalf. ¹⁹ Know this: my God will also fill every need you have according to His glorious riches in Jesus the Anointed, our Liberating King. ²⁰ So may our God and Father be glorified forever and ever. Amen.

²¹ Greet every saint there in Jesus the Anointed One, for my brothers and sisters and I send our greetings to you. ²² All of the saints, especially those serving in Caesar’s household, also send salutations to you. ²³ May you all continue the journey with your spirits strengthened by the grace of the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. [Amen.]^[a]