Jan. 29, 2023

Php 4:1  Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

Php 4:2  I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 

Php 4:3  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, whose names are in the book of life. 

Php 4:4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 

Php 4:5  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 

Php 4:6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 

Php 4:7  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

Php 4:8  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. 

Php 4:9  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 

God's Provision

Php 4:10  I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 

Php 4:11  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 

Php 4:12  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, whether living in plenty or in want. 

Php 4:13  I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 

Php 4:14  Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 

Php 4:15  Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 

Php 4:16  for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 

Php 4:17  Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 

Php 4:18  I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 

Php 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 

Php 4:20  To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

Final Greetings

Php 4:21  Greet all God's people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 

Php 4:22  All God's people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household. 

Php 4:23  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.