Philippians 3:15-4:9

Modern English Version

¹⁵ Therefore let those of us who are mature be thus minded. And if you think differently in any way, God will reveal even this to you. ¹⁶ Nevertheless, according to what we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

¹⁷ Brothers, become fellow imitators with me and observe those who walk according to our example. ¹⁸ For many are walking in such a way that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. I have told you of them often and tell you again, even weeping. ¹⁹ Their destination is destruction, their god is their appetite, their glory is in their shame, their minds are set on earthly things. ²⁰ But our citizenship is in heaven, from where also we await for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, ²¹ who will transform our body of humiliation, so that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working of His power even to subdue all things to Himself.

4 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortations

² I exhort Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. ³ I ask you also, true companion, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with my other fellow laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! ⁵ Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is at hand. ⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things. ⁹ Do those things which you have both learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.