1 T herefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly 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 beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they 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 A nd I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, 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: and again I say, Rejoice.

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

5 L et your moderation 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 B e careful for nothing; but in every thing 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 keep your hearts and minds through 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 honest, 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 hose things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, 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 rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, 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, therewith 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 both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

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 through Christ which 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 N otwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate 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 N ow ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning 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 necessity.

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

17 N ot because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound 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, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing 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 B ut my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by 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 God and our Father be 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 which are with me greet 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, chiefly 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 our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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