4 ¹ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

Exhortations

² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. ³ Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion,^[a] help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.^(A)

⁴ Rejoice^[b] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.^{[c](B) 5} Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.^{(C) 6} Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.^{(D) 7} And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.^(E)

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about^[d] these things. ⁹ As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.^(F)

Acknowledgment of the Philippians’ Gift

¹⁰ I rejoice^[e] in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me but had no opportunity to show it.^{[f](G) 11} Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.^{(H) 12} I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.^{(I) 13} I can do all things through him who strengthens me.^(J)