Philippians 4 - New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Think of Excellence

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

2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to [b](C)live in harmony in the Lord. 3 Indeed, true [c]companion, I ask you also, help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement as well as 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 people. (G)The Lord is [d]near. 6 (H)Do not [e]be anxious about anything, but in everything by (I)prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And (J)the peace of God, which surpasses all [f]comprehension, will (K)guard your hearts and (L)minds in (M)Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, (N)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [g]lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 As for 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 an opportunity to act. 11 Not that I speak [h]from need, for I have learned to be [i](R)content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with little, 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 [j]through Him who (U)strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless, you have done well to (V)share with me in my difficulty.

15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the [k](W)first preaching of the gospel, after I left (X)Macedonia, no church (Y)shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone; 16 for even in (Z)Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 (AA)Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the [l]profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am [m]amply supplied, having received from (AB)Epaphroditus [n]what you have sent, [o](AC)a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And (AD)my God will supply [p]all your needs according to His (AE)riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to (AF)our God and Father (AG)be the glory [q]forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every [r]saint in Christ Jesus. (AH)The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 (AI)All the [s](AJ)saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

23 (AK)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ (AL)be with your spirit.

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 4:1 Lit and longed for
  2. Philippians 4:2 Or be of the same mind
  3. Philippians 4:3 Lit yokefellow
  4. Philippians 4:5 Or at hand
  5. Philippians 4:6 I.e., have anxiety
  6. Philippians 4:7 Lit mind
  7. Philippians 4:8 Or lovable and gracious
  8. Philippians 4:11 Lit according to
  9. Philippians 4:11 Or self-sufficient
  10. Philippians 4:13 Lit in
  11. Philippians 4:15 Lit beginning of
  12. Philippians 4:17 Lit fruit
  13. Philippians 4:18 Lit made full
  14. Philippians 4:18 Lit the things from you
  15. Philippians 4:18 Lit an odor of fragrance
  16. Philippians 4:19 Or every need of yours
  17. Philippians 4:20 Lit to the ages of the ages
  18. Philippians 4:21 Or holy one; i.e., God’s people
  19. Philippians 4:22 See note v 21

Cross references

  1. Philippians 4:1 : Phil 1:8
  2. Philippians 4:1 : 1 Cor 16:13; Phil 1:27
  3. Philippians 4:2 : Phil 2:2
  4. Philippians 4:3 : Phil 2:25
  5. Philippians 4:3 : Luke 10:20
  6. Philippians 4:4 : Phil 3:1
  7. Philippians 4:5 : 1 Cor 16:22 mg; Heb 10:37; James 5:8f
  8. Philippians 4:6 : Matt 6:25
  9. Philippians 4:6 : Eph 6:18; 1 Tim 2:1; 5:5
  10. Philippians 4:7 : Is 26:3; John 14:27; Phil 4:9; Col 3:15
  11. Philippians 4:7 : 1 Pet 1:5
  12. Philippians 4:7 : 2 Cor 10:5
  13. Philippians 4:7 : Phil 1:1; 4:19, 21
  14. Philippians 4:8 : Rom 14:18; 1 Pet 2:12
  15. Philippians 4:9 : Phil 3:17
  16. Philippians 4:9 : Rom 15:33
  17. Philippians 4:10 : 2 Cor 11:9; Phil 2:30
  18. Philippians 4:11 : 2 Cor 9:8; 1 Tim 6:6, 8; Heb 13:5
  19. Philippians 4:12 : 1 Cor 4:11
  20. Philippians 4:12 : 2 Cor 11:9
  21. Philippians 4:13 : 2 Cor 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11
  22. Philippians 4:14 : Heb 10:33; Rev 1:9
  23. Philippians 4:15 : Phil 1:5
  24. Philippians 4:15 : Rom 15:26
  25. Philippians 4:15 : 2 Cor 11:9
  26. Philippians 4:16 : Acts 17:1; 1 Thess 2:9
  27. Philippians 4:17 : 1 Cor 9:11f; 2 Cor 9:5
  28. Philippians 4:18 : Phil 2:25
  29. Philippians 4:18 : Ex 29:18; 2 Cor 2:14; Eph 5:2
  30. Philippians 4:19 : 2 Cor 9:8
  31. Philippians 4:19 : Rom 2:4
  32. Philippians 4:20 : Gal 1:4
  33. Philippians 4:20 : Rom 11:36
  34. Philippians 4:21 : Gal 1:2
  35. Philippians 4:22 : 2 Cor 13:13
  36. Philippians 4:22 : Acts 9:13
  37. Philippians 4:23 : Rom 16:20
  38. Philippians 4:23 : 2 Tim 4:22

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