Philippians 4New King James Version
Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts
4 Therefore, my beloved and(A)longed-for brethren,(B)my joy and crown, so(C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche(D)to be of the same mind in the Lord.3 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who(E)labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose namesarein(F)the Book of Life.
4 (G)Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your[b]gentleness be known to all men.(H)The Lordisat hand.
6 (I)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with(J)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;7 and(K)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are(L)true, whatever thingsare(M)noble, whatever thingsare(N)just,(O)whatever thingsarepure, whatever thingsare(P)lovely, whatever thingsareof good report, ifthere isany virtue and ifthere isanything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and(Q)the God of peace will be with you.
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last(R)your[c]care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am,(S)to be content:12 (T)I know how to[d]be abased, and I know how to[e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.13 I can do all things(U)through[f]Christ who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless you have done well that(V)you shared in my distress.15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia,(W)no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.16 For even in Thessalonica you sentaidonce and again for my necessities.17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek(X)the fruit that abounds to your account.18 Indeed I[g]have all and abound. I am full, having received from(Y)Epaphroditus the thingssentfrom you,(Z)a sweet-smelling aroma,(AA)an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.19 And my God(AB)shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.20 (AC)Now to our God and Fatherbeglory forever and ever. Amen.
Greeting and Blessing
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren(AD)who are with me greet you.22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with[h]you all. Amen.
Footnotes
- Philippians 4:3NU, MYes
- Philippians 4:5graciousnessorforbearance
- Philippians 4:10you have revived your care
- Philippians 4:12live humbly
- Philippians 4:12live in prosperity
- Philippians 4:13NUHim who
- Philippians 4:18Orhave received all
- Philippians 4:23NUyour spirit
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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