Philippians 4:4-20

Christian Standard Bible

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your graciousness^[a] be known to everyone. The Lord is near.^{(A) 6} Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses^(B) all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.^(C)

⁸ Finally^[b] brothers and sisters, whatever is true,^(D) whatever is honorable,^(E) whatever is just,^(F) whatever is pure,^(G) whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence^(H) and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. ⁹ Do what you have learned and received^(I) and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Appreciation of Support

¹⁰ I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again^(J) you renewed your care for me.^(K) You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. ¹¹ I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. ¹² I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot.^(L) In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. ¹³ I am able to do all things through him^[c] who strengthens me.^{(M) 14} Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.

¹⁵ And you Philippians^(N) know that in the early days of the gospel,^(O) when I left Macedonia,^(P) no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. ¹⁶ For even in Thessalonica^(Q) you sent gifts for my need^(R) several times. ¹⁷ Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit^[d](S) that is increasing to your account. ¹⁸ But I have received everything in full,^(T) and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,^[e] having received from Epaphroditus^(U) what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing^(V) to God. ¹⁹ And my God^(W) will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Now to our God and Father^(X) be glory forever and ever.^(Y) Amen.^(Z)