Philippians 4:2-23.
Philippians 4:2-23 (GNT)
2Euodia and Syntyche, please, I beg you, try to agree as sisters in the
Lord. 3And you too, my faithful partner, I want you to help these women;
for they have worked hard with me to spread the gospel, together with
Clement and all my other fellow workers, whose names are in God's book of
the living. 4May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say
it again: rejoice! 5Show a gentle attitude toward everyone. The Lord is
coming soon. 6Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God
for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. 7And God's
peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and
minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. 8In conclusion, my friends, fill
your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things
that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. 9Put into
practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and
from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you. 10In my
life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a
time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don't
mean that you had stopped caring for me—you just had no chance to show
it. 11And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have
learned to be satisfied with what I have. 12I know what it is to be in
need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret,
so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry,
whether I have too much or too little. 13I have the strength to face all
conditions by the power that Christ gives me. 14But it was very good of
you to help me in my troubles. 15You Philippians know very well that when
I left Macedonia in the early days of preaching the Good News, you were
the only church to help me; you were the only ones who shared my profits
and losses. 16More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent
it to me. 17It is not that I just want to receive gifts; rather, I want to
see profit added to your account. 18Here, then, is my receipt for
everything you have given me—and it has been more than enough! I have
all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are
like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and
pleasing to him. 19And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus,
my God will supply all your needs. 20To our God and Father be the glory
forever and ever! Amen. 21Greetings to each one of God's people who belong
to Christ Jesus. The believers here with me send you their greetings. 22All
God's people here send greetings, especially those who belong to the
Emperor's palace. 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you
all.
God bless you.
2Euodia and Syntyche, please, I beg you, try to agree as sisters in the
Lord. 3And you too, my faithful partner, I want you to help these women;
for they have worked hard with me to spread the gospel, together with
Clement and all my other fellow workers, whose names are in God's book of
the living. 4May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say
it again: rejoice! 5Show a gentle attitude toward everyone. The Lord is
coming soon. 6Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God
for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. 7And God's
peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and
minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. 8In conclusion, my friends, fill
your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things
that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. 9Put into
practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and
from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you. 10In my
life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a
time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don't
mean that you had stopped caring for me—you just had no chance to show
it. 11And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have
learned to be satisfied with what I have. 12I know what it is to be in
need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret,
so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry,
whether I have too much or too little. 13I have the strength to face all
conditions by the power that Christ gives me. 14But it was very good of
you to help me in my troubles. 15You Philippians know very well that when
I left Macedonia in the early days of preaching the Good News, you were
the only church to help me; you were the only ones who shared my profits
and losses. 16More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent
it to me. 17It is not that I just want to receive gifts; rather, I want to
see profit added to your account. 18Here, then, is my receipt for
everything you have given me—and it has been more than enough! I have
all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are
like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and
pleasing to him. 19And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus,
my God will supply all your needs. 20To our God and Father be the glory
forever and ever! Amen. 21Greetings to each one of God's people who belong
to Christ Jesus. The believers here with me send you their greetings. 22All
God's people here send greetings, especially those who belong to the
Emperor's palace. 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you
all.
God bless you.
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