1 W herefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my delight and crown (wreath of victory), thus stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.

I entreat and advise Euodia and I entreat and advise Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.

3 Y ea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

And I exhort you too, genuine yokefellow, help these, for they have toiled along with me in the good news (the Gospel), as have Clement and the rest of my fellow workers whose names are in the Book of Life.

4 R ejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice!

5 L et your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near '> coming soon].

6 I n nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ( definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

7 A nd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

And God’s peace '> tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

8 F inally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things.

9 T he things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.

10 B ut I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.

I was made very happy in the Lord that now you have revived your interest in my welfare after so long a time; you were indeed thinking of me, but you had no opportunity to show it.

11 N ot that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am.

12 I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.

I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want.

13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me '> infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].

14 H owbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

But it was right and commendable and noble of you to contribute for my needs and to share my difficulties with me.

15 A nd ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;

And you Philippians yourselves well know that in the early days of the Gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church (assembly) entered into partnership with me and opened up account in giving and receiving except you only.

16 f or even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

For even in Thessalonica you sent for my needs, not only once but a second time.

17 N ot that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Not that I seek or am eager for gift, but I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit.

18 B ut I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

But I have and more; I have everything I need and am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. fragrant odor of an offering and sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.

19 A nd my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

And my God will liberally supply ( fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

20 N ow unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it).

21 S alute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.

Remember me to every saint (every born-again believer) in Christ Jesus. The brethren (my associates) who are with me greet you.

22 A ll the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household.

All the saints (God’s consecrated ones here) wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

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

The grace (spiritual favor and blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) be with your spirit. Amen (so be it).