Philippians 4 So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.

Moffatt⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved. ² I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. ³ And you, my true comrade, lend a hand to these women, I beg of you; they have fought at my side in the active service of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'rejoice.' ⁵ Let your forbearance be known to everyone; the Lord is at hand. ⁶ Never be anxious, but always make your requests known to God in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving; ⁷ so shall God's peace, that surpasses all our dreams, keep guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. ⁸ Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit. ⁹ Practise also what you have learned and received from me, what you heard me say and what you saw me do; then the God of peace will be with you. ¹⁰ It was a great joy to me in the Lord that your care for me could revive again; for what you lacked was never the care but the chance of showing it. ¹¹ Not that I complain of want, for I have learned how to be content wherever I am. ¹² I know how to live humbly; I also know how to live in prosperity. I have been initiated into the secret for all sorts and conditions of life, for plenty and for hunger, for prosperity and for privations. ¹³ In him who strengthens me I am able for anything. ¹⁴ But you were kind enough to take your share in my trouble. ¹⁵ You Philippians are well aware that in the early days of the gospel, when I had left Macedonia, no church but yourselves had any financial dealings with me; ¹⁶ even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent money more than once for my needs. ¹⁷ It is not the money I am anxious for; what I am anxious for is the interest that accumulates in this way to your divine credit! ¹⁸ Your debt to me is fully paid and more than paid! I am amply supplied with what you have sent by Epaphroditus, a fragrant perfume, the sort of sacrifice that God approves and welcomes. ¹⁹ My God will supply all your own needs from his wealth in Glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Glory to God our Father for ever and ever: Amen. ²¹ Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers beside me salute you. ²² All the saints salute you, especially the Imperial slaves. ²³ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.