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¹ Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, [my] dearly beloved.² I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.³ And I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and [with] other my fellow-laborers, whose names [are] in the book of life.⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice.⁵ Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord [is] at hand.⁶ Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.⁸ Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things [are] honest, whatever things [are] just, whatever things [are] pure, whatever things [are] lovely, whatever things [are] of good report; if [there is] any virtue, and if [there is] any praise, think on these things.⁹ Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace will be with you.

¹⁰ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.¹¹ Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, [with that] to be content.¹² I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.¹³ I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.¹⁴ Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my affliction.¹⁵ Now, ye Philippians, know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.¹⁶ For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.¹⁷ Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.¹⁸ But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.¹⁹ But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

²⁰ Now to God and our Father [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.²¹ Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.²² All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar's household.²³ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen.