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Therefore, my beloved and deeply cherished brothers, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, beloved.

Exhortation to Unity

I exhort Euodia and I exhort Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.(a)4:2 Or entreat. Used twice in this verse Yes, I ask you also, genuine yokefellow,(b)4:3 Or companion help these women(c)4:3 The word women is not found in the Greek text but is used here on contextual grounds as the direct object to help modify the demonstrative determiner these who wrestled side by side with me in the gospel,(d)4:3 Or in the cause of the gospel with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Final Exhortations

Rejoice in the Lord at all times; again, I will say, rejoice. Let your gentleness be made known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious about nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God(e)4:7 Some ancient manuscripts substitute God for Christ that transcends all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds(f)4:7 Some ancient manuscripts read bodies instead of minds in Christ Jesus.(g)4:7 One ancient Greek manuscript reads Lord instead of Christ Jesus

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just,(h)4:8 Or right whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever deserves commendation—if there is any excellence, and if there is anything worthy of praise—think on these things. And whatever you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practise these things. And the God of peace will be with you.

Contentment in Every Situation

But I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now, at last, you have revived your concern for me, for whom you were indeed concerned, but you lacked opportunity to express it.(i)4:10 The infinitive phrase to express it is contextually supplied to the text for the purpose of clarification Not that I speak with respect to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation(j)4:11 The word situation is contextually supplied to the text for the purpose of clarification I am. I indeed know how to be brought low, and I know how to thrive in abundance. In everything and in all things,(k)4:12 Or in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret—both to be filled and to hunger, both to abound and to suffer lack. I can do all things through the One who strengthens me.(l)4:13 Some ancient manuscripts read through Christ who strengthens me , possibly to conform the reading to I Tim. 1:12 Nevertheless, you did well by sharing with me in my affliction.

And you also know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel,(m)4:15 Or in the early days of your reception of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no church partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone; for even in Thessalonica, you sent support(n)4:16 The base verb support is contextually supplied to the text for the purpose of clarification for my needs(o)4:16 Greek need more than once.(p)4:16 Greek both once and twice Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit which increases to your account. But I have received everything and am thriving in abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts(q)4:18 Greek the things from you—a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will fully satisfy all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Now to our God and Father be glory, forever and ever.(r)4:20 Greek to the ages of the ages Amen.

Final Greetings and Benediction

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me greet you. All the saints greet you, and particularly those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.(s)4:23 Some ancient manuscripts read [be] with you all Amen.(t)4:23 Some ancient manuscripts omit Amen