Therefore, my brothers,[a] whom I love and (A)long for, (B)my joy and (C)crown, (D)stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to (E)agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, (F)whose names are in the book of life.

(G)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness[d] be known to everyone. (H)The Lord is at hand; (I)do not be anxious about anything, (J)but in everything by prayer and supplication (K)with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And (L)the peace of God, (M)which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned[e] and (N)received and heard and seen (O)in me—practice these things, and (P)the God of peace will be with you.

God's Provision

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length (Q)you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be (R)content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and (S)hunger, abundance and (T)need. 13 I can do all things (U)through him who strengthens me.

14 Yet it was kind of you (V)to share[f] my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that (W)in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, (X)no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 (Y)Not that I seek the gift, but I seek (Z)the fruit that increases to your credit.[g] 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, (AA)having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, (AB)a fragrant offering, (AC)a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God (AD)will supply every need of yours (AE)according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To (AF)our God and Father be (AG)glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. (AH)The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 (AI)All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

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

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 8, 21
  2. Philippians 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellow
  3. Philippians 4:3 Or strived (see 1:27)
  4. Philippians 4:5 Or gentleness
  5. Philippians 4:9 Or these things—which things you have also learned
  6. Philippians 4:14 Or have fellowship in
  7. Philippians 4:17 Or I seek the profit that accrues to your account

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

Kaya nga, mga minamahal at pinananabikan kong kapatid, kayo ang aking tuwa at karangalan. Magpakatatag kayo sa Panginoon, mga minamahal ko.

Mga Pangaral

Nakikiusap ako kina Euodias at Sintique, na magkaisa sila ng pag-iisip bilang bunga ng kanilang pagiging isa sa Panginoon. Hinihiling ko rin sa iyo, tapat kong kasama, na alalayan mo ang mga babaing ito. Kasama ko silang nakipaglaban para sa ebanghelyo, kasama rin si Clemente, at iba ko pang mga kamanggagawa. Ang mga pangalan nila ay nasa aklat ng buhay. Magalak kayong lagi sa Panginoon. Muli kong sasabihin: Magalak kayo. Makilala sana ng lahat ng tao ang inyong kahinahunan. Ang Panginoon ay malapit nang dumating. Huwag kayong mabalisa sa anumang bagay, sa halip ay idulog ninyo sa Diyos ang inyong mga kahilingan tungkol sa lahat ng mga bagay, sa pamamagitan ng panalangin at pagsamong may pasasalamat. At ang kapayapaan ng Diyos, na higit pa sa kaya nating maunawaan, ang magbabantay sa inyong mga puso at mga pag-iisip sa pamamagitan ni Cristo Jesus.

Kahuli-hulihan, mga kapatid, anumang bagay na totoo, anumang bagay na kagalang-galang, anumang bagay na matuwid, anumang bagay na malinis, anumang bagay na kanais-nais, anumang bagay na kahanga-hanga, kung may anumang kahusayan, at kung may karapat-dapat parangalan, ang mga bagay na ito ang isipin ninyo. Ang mga bagay na inyong natutuhan o tinanggap at narinig o nakita sa akin ay patuloy ninyong isagawa; at ang Diyos ng kapayapaan ay sasainyo.

Pasasalamat sa Kaloob ng mga Taga-Filipos

10 Ako'y galak na galak sa Panginoon, na ngayon, pagkalipas ng mahabang panahon, ay muli ninyong binuhay ang inyong pagmamalasakit sa akin. Sa katunayan, lagi kayong may pagmamalasakit sa akin. Wala nga lamang kayong pagkakataon. 11 Hindi ko sinasabi ito dahil may pangangailangan ako, sapagkat natutuhan ko na ang masiyahan kahit anuman ang aking kalagayan. 12 Alam ko kung paano maghikahos, alam ko rin kung paano managana. Sa lahat ng bagay at anumang kalagayan ay natutuhan ko ang lihim sa pagkabusog, at sa pagkagutom, at maging sa kasaganaan at sa kasalatan. 13 Ang lahat ay magagawa ko sa pamamagitan ni Cristo na nagbibigay-lakas sa akin. 14 Gayunma'y napakabuti ng ginawa ninyong pagdamay sa aking paghihirap.

15 Alam ninyong mga taga-Filipos na noong mga unang araw ng pangangaral ko ng ebanghelyo, pag-alis ko sa Macedonia, wala ni isang iglesya na nakibahagi sa akin sa pagbibigay at pagtanggap kundi kayo lamang. 16 Sapagkat (A) (B) kahit noong ako'y nasa Tesalonica ay makailang ulit na nagpadala kayo ng tulong para sa aking mga pangangailangan. 17 Hindi dahil nais kong makatanggap ng kaloob, kundi nais kong makakita ng bunga na sumasagana para sa inyong pakinabang. 18 Ngunit (C) sulit na sulit ang natanggap ko ngayon at labis pa. Lubos akong nasisiyahan, ngayong natanggap ko mula kay Epafrodito ang mga ipinadala ninyo. Ang mga ito'y masarap na samyo at kaaya-ayang alay na nagbibigay-kasiyahan sa Diyos. 19 At pupunuan ng aking Diyos ang lahat ng inyong mga pangangailangan ayon sa kanyang maluwalhating kayamanan na matatagpuan kay Cristo Jesus. 20 Luwalhati sa ating Diyos at Ama magpakailanman! Amen.

Huling Pagbati

21 Batiin ninyo ang lahat ng banal na nakay Cristo Jesus. Bumabati sa inyo ang mga kapatid na kasama ko. 22 Bumabati sa inyo ang lahat ng mga banal, lalung-lalo na ang mga nasa sambahayan ni Emperador Cesar. 23 Nawa'y sumainyong espiritu ang biyaya ng Panginoong Jesu-Cristo.[a]

Footnotes

  1. Filipos 4:23 Sa ibang mga kasulatan ay mayroong Amen.