Final Exhortations

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!^{(A) 5} Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^{(B) 6} Do not be anxious about anything,^(C) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^{(D) 7} And the peace of God,^(E) which transcends all understanding,^(F) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ 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. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.^(G) And the God of peace^(H) will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

¹⁰ I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.^(I) 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^(J) 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,^(K) whether living in plenty or in want.^{(L) 13} I can do all this through him who gives me strength.^(M)

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

²⁰ To our God and Father^(Y) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(Z)