Philippians 4
New English Translation
Christian Practices
4 So then, my brothers and sisters,[a] dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
2 I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I say also to you, true companion,[b] help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry[c] along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! 5 Let everyone see your gentleness.[d] The Lord is near! 6 Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds[e] in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters,[f] whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. 9 And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.
Appreciation for Support
10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)[g] 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. 12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment,[h] whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing. 13 I am able to do all things[i] through the one[j] who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.
15 And as you Philippians know, at the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in this matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion[k] you sent something for my need. 17 I do not say this because I am seeking a gift.[l] Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account. 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21 Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers[m] with me here send greetings. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.[n]
Footnotes
- Philippians 4:1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.
- Philippians 4:3 tn Or “faithful fellow worker.” This is more likely a descriptive noun, although some scholars interpret the word σύζυγος (suzugos) here as a proper name (“Syzygos”), L&N 42.45.
- Philippians 4:3 tn Grk “in the gospel,” a metonymy in which the gospel itself is substituted for the ministry of making the gospel known.
- Philippians 4:5 tn Grk “let your gentleness be seen by all.” The passive voice construction has been converted to active voice in the translation for stylistic reasons.
- Philippians 4:7 tn Grk “will guard the hearts of you and the minds of you.” To improve the English style, the second occurrence of ὑμῶν (humōn, “of you”) has not been translated, since it is somewhat redundant in English.
- Philippians 4:8 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.
- Philippians 4:10 tn Grk “for you were even concerned, but you lacked opportunity.”
- Philippians 4:12 tn The words “of contentment” are not in the Greek text, but are implied by Paul’s remarks at the end of v. 11.
- Philippians 4:13 tn The Greek word translated “all things” is in emphatic position at the beginning of the Greek sentence.
- Philippians 4:13 tc Although some excellent witnesses lack explicit reference to the one strengthening Paul (so א* A B D* I 33 1739 lat co Cl), the majority of witnesses (א2 D2 [F G] Ψ 075 1175 1241 1505 1881 2464 M al sy Hier) add Χριστῷ (Christō) here (thus, “through Christ who strengthens me”). But this kind of reading is patently secondary, and is a predictable variant. Further, the shorter reading is much harder, for it leaves the agent unspecified.
- Philippians 4:16 tn Or “several times”; Grk, “both once and twice.” The literal expression “once and twice” is frequently used as a Greek idiom referring to an indefinite low number, but more than once (“several times”); see L&N 60.70.
- Philippians 4:17 tn Grk “Not that I am seeking the gift.” The phrase “I do not say this…” has been supplied in the translation to complete the thought for the modern reader.
- Philippians 4:21 tn Or perhaps, “The brothers and sisters” (so TEV, TNIV; cf. NRSV “The friends”; CEV “The Lord’s followers”) If “brothers” refers to Paul’s traveling companions, it is probably that only men are in view (cf. NAB, NLT). Since v. 22 mentions “all the saints,” which presumably includes everyone, it is more probable here that only Paul’s traveling companions are in view.
- Philippians 4:23 tc Most witnesses, including several significant ones (P46 א A D Ψ 33 1175 1241 1505 2464 M lat sy bo), have ἀμήν (amēn, “amen”) at the end of this letter, while an impressive combination of Alexandrian and Western mss (B F G 075 6 075 1739* 1881 sa Ambst) lack the valedictory particle. Such a conclusion is routinely added by scribes to NT books because a few of these books originally had such an ending (cf. Rom 16:27; Gal 6:18; Jude 25). A majority of Greek witnesses have the concluding ἀμήν in every NT book except Acts, James, and 3 John (and even in these books, ἀμήν is found in some witnesses). It is thus a predictable variant. Thus, on internal grounds, with sufficient support from external evidence, the preferred reading is the omission of ἀμήν.
Philippians 4
King James Version
4 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Filipenses 4
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4 Portanto, meus queridos irmãos em Cristo e meus amigos, vocês que são a minha alegria, vocês que são como uma recompensa do meu trabalho, peço-vos que se mantenham firmes no Senhor.
2 Também quero suplicar, em particular, a Evódia e a Síntique, que procurem viver em boa harmonia no Senhor. 3 Peço-te também a ti, meu fiel companheiro, que ajudes essas mulheres, pois trabalharam comigo pela causa do evangelho, assim como Clemente e outros meus colaboradores, cujos nomes estão escritos no livro da vida.
4 Que a vossa alegria seja constante no Senhor! E mais uma vez vos digo: alegrem-se! 5 Mostrem bondade em tudo o que fazem. Lembrem-se que o Senhor está perto.
6 Não alimentem preocupações seja pelo que for, antes apresentem os vossos cuidados em oração e súplicas perante Deus. Exponham-lhe todas as vossas necessidades, sem esquecer de lhe expressar o vosso agradecimento. 7 Então, a paz de Deus, que ultrapassa tudo o que a mente humana pode naturalmente compreender, conservará o vosso espírito e os vossos sentimentos em Cristo Jesus.
8 Por fim, meus irmãos, deixem-me dizer-vos mais uma coisa. Concentrem os vossos pensamentos em tudo que é verdadeiro, em tudo o que é honesto, em tudo o que é justo, em tudo o que é puro, em tudo o que é amável e admirável; em tudo aquilo em que há virtude e verdadeiro valor. 9 Em resumo, tudo o que aprenderam, receberam e ouviram de mim, tudo o que observaram na minha maneira de viver, ponham isso em prática. E o Deus de paz será convosco.
Agradecimento de Paulo pelas ofertas
10 Fiquei muito contente e muito grato ao Senhor por constatar que se lembraram de novo de mim. Sei bem que não me tinham esquecido, que foi só uma questão de não terem tido oportunidade de me enviar a vossa ajuda. 11 Não digo isto porque tenha receio de me ver na pobreza. Já aprendi a contentar-me com o que tenho de momento. Sei o que é passar necessidades e sei também o que é ter em abundância. 12 Aprendi já a viver em todas as circunstâncias: tanto na fartura como na fome; tanto no conforto como nas privações. 13 Posso suportar todas as coisas com a ajuda de Cristo, que é a fonte da minha força.
14 Contudo, fizeram bem em me terem ajudado nesta difícil situação. 15 Aliás, vocês, filipenses, bem sabem que, quando parti da Macedónia e o vosso conhecimento do evangelho estava no princípio, nenhuma outra igreja se associou comigo quanto a dar ou a receber, senão somente a vossa. 16 Mesmo quando estava em Tessalónica, enviaram-me mais do que uma vez aquilo que me era necessário. 17 Não é que esteja a fazer apelo a donativos; procuro antes que produzam frutos que tornem maior a vossa recompensa. 18 De momento tenho o que me é preciso; tenho mesmo mais do que o suficiente, desde que Epafrodito me trouxe o que me enviaram, e que é como que o perfume de um sacrifício que Deus aceita e que o satisfaz. 19 E o mesmo Deus, que cuida de mim, satisfará todas as vossas necessidades, segundo as suas riquezas através de Cristo Jesus.
20 Que ao nosso Deus e Pai seja dada a glória para todo o sempre. Amém.
Saudações finais
21 Saúdem todos os que pertencem a Cristo Jesus. Os crentes que aqui estão comigo também vos saúdam. 22 Todos os cristãos aqui de Roma vos mandam saudações, principalmente os da casa de César.
23 Que a graça de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo seja com o vosso espírito!
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