19 Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and
they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our
citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the
Lord Jesus Christ; 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his
glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to
himself.
4
1 Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown,
stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with
each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you also, true yoke-fellow, to
help these women who have struggled at my side in the cause of the
gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers,
whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I
will say, Rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord
is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things. 9 Practice what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
10 I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived
your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you had no
opportunity. 11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be
content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to be in need, and
I also know how to have plenty; in any and every circumstance I have
learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having
abundance and want. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens
me. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that in the first
preaching of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me
in the matter of giving and receiving except you only; 16 for even in
Thessalonica you sent me a gift once and again for my needs. 17 Not that
I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your
account. 18 I have received full payment and even more; I am amply
supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant
offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will
supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20
To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with
me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's
household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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