Philippians 4:1-14

New American Standard Bible 1995

Think of Excellence

4 Therefore, my beloved brethren ^[a]whom I ^(A)long to see, my joy and crown, in this way ^(B)stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to ^[b](C)live in harmony in the Lord. ³ Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my ^(D)fellow workers, whose ^(E)names are in the book of life.

^4 (F)Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. ^(G)The Lord is ^[c]near. ^6 (H)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by ^(I)prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And ^(J)the peace of God, which surpasses all ^[d]comprehension, will ^(K)guard your hearts and your ^(L)minds in ^(M)Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brethren, ^(N)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ^[e]lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, ^[f]dwell on these things. ⁹ The things you have learned and received and heard and seen ^(O)in me, practice these things, and ^(P)the God of peace will be with you.

God’s Provisions

¹⁰ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last ^(Q)you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. ¹¹ Not that I speak ^[g]from want, for I have learned to be ^[h](R)content in whatever circumstances I am. ¹² I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going ^(S)hungry, both of having abundance and ^(T)suffering need. ¹³ I can do all things ^[i]through Him who ^(U)strengthens me. ¹⁴ Nevertheless, you have done well to ^(V)share with me in my affliction.