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Philippians 4
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1Therefore, my brothers,1 whom I love and jlong for, kmy joy and lcrown, mstand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

2I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to nagree in the Lord. 3Yes, I ask you also, true companion,2 help these women, who have labored3 side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, owhose names are in the book of life.

4pRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness4 be known to everyone. qThe Lord is at hand; 6rdo not be anxious about anything, sbut in everything by prayer and supplication twith thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And uthe peace of God, vwhich surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned5 and wreceived and heard and seen xin me—practice these things, and ythe God of peace will be with you.

God's Provision

10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length zyou have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be acontent. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and bhunger, abundance and cneed. 13I can do all things dthrough him who strengthens me.

14Yet it was kind of you eto share6 my trouble. 15And you Philippians yourselves know that fin the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, gno church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17hNot that I seek the gift, but I seek ithe fruit that increases to your credit.7 18I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, jhaving received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, ka fragrant offering, la sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19And my God mwill supply every need of yours naccording to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20To oour God and Father be pglory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. qThe brothers who are with me greet you. 22rAll the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

23sThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Footnotes

  • 1 4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 8, 21
  • 2 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellow
  • 3 4:3 Or strived (see 1:27)
  • 4 4:5 Or gentleness
  • 5 4:9 Or these things—9which things you have also learned
  • 6 4:14 Or have fellowship in
  • 7 4:17 Or I seek the profit that accrues to your account
Displaying 1-10 of 13 sermons for this passage.

Citizenship — Part Two

Philippians 3:17–4:1 Sermon 25:43 ID: 3305

Union with Christ in Pastoral Ministry

Philippians 3:1–21, Philippians 4:1 Sermon 55:23 ID: GS941

Contentment

Philippians 4:11–12, Psalm 131:1 Sermon Includes Transcript 46:13 ID: 2414

Thinking Like Christ

Philippians 4:4–9 Sermon Includes Transcript 23:01 ID: 2925

Spiritual Investing — Part One

Philippians 4:14–23 Sermon Includes Transcript 39:29 ID: 2035

Spiritual Investing — Part Two

Philippians 4:14–23 Sermon Includes Transcript 24:09 ID: 2036

The Secret of Contentment

Philippians 4:10–13 Sermon Includes Transcript 44:37 ID: 2032

Learning for Living

Philippians 4:8–9 Sermon Includes Transcript 28:21 ID: 2031

The Power of Proper Thinking

Philippians 4:8–9 Sermon Includes Transcript 47:42 ID: 2029

Love, Joy, Peace

Philippians 4:2–7 Sermon Includes Transcript 45:21 ID: 2023

Displaying 1-2 of 2 series for this passage.

The Kingdom of God, Volume 2

Matthew 1:1 – Revelation 22:21 Series ID: 26802

A Study in Philippians, Volume 2

Take Dead Aim Philippians 3:1–4:23 Series ID: 15002