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¹ So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown,^(C1) in this manner stand firm^(C2) in the Lord, dear friends.

Practical Counsel

² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. ³ Yes, I also ask you, true partner,^(F1) to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life. ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your graciousness^(F1) be known to everyone. The Lord is near.^{(C1) 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^(C1) all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.^(C2)

⁸ Finally^(F1) brothers and sisters, whatever is true,^(C1) whatever is honorable,^(C2) whatever is just,^(C3) whatever is pure,^(C4) whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence^(C5) and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. ⁹ Do what you have learned and received^(C1) 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^(C1) you renewed your care for me.^(C2) 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 both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot.^(C1) 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^(F1) who strengthens me.^{(C1) 14} Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.

¹⁵ And you Philippians^(C1) know that in the early days of the gospel,^(C2) when I left Macedonia,^(C3) no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. ¹⁶ For even in Thessalonica^(C1) you sent gifts for my need^(C2) several times. ¹⁷ Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit^(F1)(C1) that is increasing to your account. ¹⁸ But I have received everything in full,^(C1) and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,^(F1) having received from Epaphroditus^(C2) what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing^(C3) to God. ¹⁹ And my God^(C1) will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Now to our God and Father^(C1) be glory forever and ever.^(C2) Amen.^(C3)

Final Greetings

²¹ Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. ²² All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s^(C1) household.^{(C2) 23} The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.^(F1)(C1)