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Rejoice in the Lord Always

¹ Therefore my brothers, loved and ^(C1)longed for, my joy and crown, in this way ^(C2)stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to ^(C1)think the same way in the Lord.³ Indeed, I ask you also, genuine companion, help these women who have contended together alongside of me in the gospel, with also Clement and the rest of my ^(C1)fellow workers, whose ^(C2)names are in the book of life.

^4 (C1)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!⁵ Let your considerate spirit be known to all men. ^(C1)The Lord is ^(F1)near.^6 (C1)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by ^(C2)prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.⁷ And ^(C1)the peace of God, which surpasses all ^(F1)comprehension, will ^(C2)guard your hearts and your ^(C3)minds in ^(C4)Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers, ^(C1)whatever is true, whatever is dignified, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ^(F1)lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, consider these things.⁹ The things you have learned and received and heard and seen ^(C1)in me, practice these things, and ^(C2)the God of peace will be with you.

God Will Fill Your Needs

¹⁰ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last ^(C1)you have revived thinking about me; indeed, you were thinking about me before, but you lacked opportunity.¹¹ Not that I speak ^(F1)from want, for I learned to be ^(F2)(C1)content in whatever circumstances I am.¹² I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in abundance; in any and all things I have learned the secret of being filled and going ^(C1)hungry, both of having abundance and ^(C2)suffering need.¹³ I can do all things ^(F1)through Him who ^(C1)strengthens me.¹⁴ Nevertheless, you have done well to ^(C1)fellowship with me in my affliction.

¹⁵ And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the ^(F1)(C1)first preaching of the gospel, after I left ^(C2)Macedonia, no church ^(C3)fellowshipped with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone.¹⁶ For even in ^(C1)Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.^17 (C1)Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit which increases to your account.¹⁸ But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I have been filled, having received from ^(C1)Epaphroditus ^(F1)what you have sent, ^(F2)(C2)a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.¹⁹ And ^(C1)my God will fulfill ^(F1)all your needs according to His ^(C2)riches in glory in Christ Jesus.²⁰ Now to ^(C1)our God and Father ^(C2)be the glory ^(F1)forever and ever. Amen.

²¹ Greet every ^(F1)saint in Christ Jesus. ^(C1)The brothers who are with me greet you.^22 (C1)All the ^(F1)(C2)saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

^23 (C1)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ ^(C2)be with your spirit.