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Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortations

I entreat Eu-o′dia and I entreat Syn′tyche to agree in the Lord. And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

Acknowledgment of the Philippians’ Gift

10 I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me; you were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. 13 I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedo′nia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only; 16 for even in Thessaloni′ca you sent me help[a] once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphrodi′tus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings and Benediction

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:16 Other ancient authorities read money for my needs

Por eso sigan así, manteniéndose firmes en el Señor, mis estimados hermanos. Los quiero mucho y espero verlos pronto. Ustedes son mi alegría y mi orgullo.

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Suplico a Evodia y a Síntique que se pongan de acuerdo como hermanas en el Señor. Y también te pido a ti, que has sido mi leal compañero, que las ayudes, pues ellas lucharon conmigo, Clemente y mis otros compañeros para difundir la buena noticia de salvación. El nombre de cada uno de ellos ya está escrito en el libro de la vida.[a]

Alégrense siempre en el Señor. Lo digo de nuevo: ¡Alégrense! Que todos sepan que ustedes son amables y gentiles. El Señor está cerca. No se preocupen por nada, más bien pídanle al Señor lo que necesiten y agradézcanle siempre. La paz de Dios hará guardia sobre todos sus pensamientos y sentimientos porque ustedes pertenecen a Jesucristo. Su paz lo puede hacer mucho mejor que nuestra mente humana.[b]

En fin, hermanos, piensen en todo lo que es verdadero, noble, correcto, puro, hermoso y admirable. También piensen en lo que tiene alguna virtud, en lo que es digno de reconocimiento. Mantengan su mente ocupada en eso. Hagan todo lo que les enseñé, todo lo que aprendieron al verme y oírme, y el Dios de paz estará con ustedes.

Pablo agradece a los creyentes de Filipos

10 Estoy muy contento al ver que de nuevo ustedes se preocupan por mi bienestar. Sé que siempre se han preocupado por mí, pero no habían tenido oportunidad de demostrármelo. 11 No digo esto porque necesite ayuda, pues he aprendido a adaptarme a cualquier situación. 12 Yo sé cómo vivir en pobreza o en abundancia. Conozco el secreto de estar feliz en todos los momentos y circunstancias: pasando hambre o estando satisfecho; teniendo mucho o teniendo poco. 13 Puedo enfrentar cualquier situación porque Cristo me da el poder para hacerlo.

14 De todos modos, han hecho bien en ayudarme ahora que estoy pasando dificultades. 15 Filipenses, ustedes muy bien saben que cuando comencé a anunciar la buena noticia de salvación, al salir de Macedonia, ustedes fueron la única iglesia que me ayudó con mis ingresos y gastos. 16 Y cuando estuve en Tesalónica ustedes me enviaron ayuda más de una vez. 17 En realidad, yo no pretendo que me den regalos, sino que ustedes reciban todos los beneficios de Dios por ser generosos. 18 Ya recibí todo lo que me mandaron. Tengo todo lo que necesito y hasta tengo de sobra porque recibí la ayuda que me enviaron con Epafrodito. Sus ayudas son como ofrendas de delicioso perfume, sacrificios que agradan a Dios. 19 Le pido a mi Dios que les dé a ustedes todo lo que necesitan, conforme a las espléndidas riquezas que tiene en Jesucristo. 20 ¡A nuestro Dios Padre sea el honor por toda la eternidad! Así sea.

Saludos finales

21 Saluden a todo el pueblo de Dios en Jesucristo. Los hermanos que están conmigo también les mandan saludos. 22 Todo el pueblo de Dios los saluda, en especial los que están al servicio del emperador.

23 Que nuestro Señor Jesucristo los bendiga en abundancia.

Footnotes

  1. 4:3 libro de la vida El libro de la vida es el libro de Dios que tiene los nombres de todos sus elegidos. Ver Ap 2:5; 21:27.
  2. 4:7 lo puede hacer […] humana Textualmente sobrepasa todo mente, lo cual puede significar que va más allá de todo entendimiento.

Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts

Therefore, my beloved and (A)longed-for brethren, (B)my joy and crown, so (C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer

I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche (D)to be of the same mind in the Lord. [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who (E)labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in (F)the Book of Life.

(G)Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

Let your [b]gentleness be known to all men. (H)The Lord is at hand.

(I)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with (J)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and (K)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Meditate on These Things

Finally, brethren, whatever things are (L)true, whatever things are (M)noble, whatever things are (N)just, (O)whatever things are pure, whatever things are (P)lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and (Q)the God of peace will be with you.

Philippian Generosity

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last (R)your[c] care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, (S)to be content: 12 (T)I know how to [d]be abased, and I know how to [e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things (U)through [f]Christ who strengthens me.

14 Nevertheless you have done well that (V)you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, (W)no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (X)the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I [g]have all and abound. I am full, having received from (Y)Epaphroditus the things sent from you, (Z)a sweet-smelling aroma, (AA)an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God (AB)shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 (AC)Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Greeting and Blessing

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren (AD)who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with [h]you all. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:3 NU, M Yes
  2. Philippians 4:5 graciousness or forbearance
  3. Philippians 4:10 you have revived your care
  4. Philippians 4:12 live humbly
  5. Philippians 4:12 live in prosperity
  6. Philippians 4:13 NU Him who
  7. Philippians 4:18 Or have received all
  8. Philippians 4:23 NU your spirit

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

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

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind(C) in the Lord. 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,(D) whose names are in the book of life.(E)

Final Exhortations

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!(F) Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.(G) Do not be anxious about anything,(H) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(I) And the peace of God,(J) which transcends all understanding,(K) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(L) And the God of peace(M) will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.(N) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content(O) whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,(P) whether living in plenty or in want.(Q) 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(R)

14 Yet it was good of you to share(S) in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days(T) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,(U) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;(V) 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(W) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(X) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(Y) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(Z) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(AA) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs(AB) according to the riches of his glory(AC) in Christ Jesus.

20 To our God and Father(AD) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(AE)

Final Greetings

21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me(AF) send greetings. 22 All God’s people(AG) here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ(AH) be with your spirit.(AI) Amen.[a]

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:23 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.