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I will say it again: Rejoice! <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Let your graciousness<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.5.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> be known to everyone. The Lord is near.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And the peace of God, which surpasses<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.7.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="scripture"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Finally<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.8.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> brothers and sisters, whatever is true,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> whatever is honorable,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.8.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> whatever is just,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.8.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> whatever is pure,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.8.4"><span class="xrfAlphabet">d</span></a> whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.8.5"><span class="xrfAlphabet">e</span></a> and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Do what you have learned and received<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.</p><h3 class="head1">Appreciation of Support</h3><p class="noind"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> you renewed your care for me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.10.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>I am able to do all things through him<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.13.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> who strengthens me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.</p><p class="scripture"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And you Philippians<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> know that in the early days of the gospel,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.15.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> when I left Macedonia,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.15.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>For even in Thessalonica<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> you sent gifts for my need<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.16.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> several times. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.17.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">a</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> that is increasing to your account. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.18" /> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>But I have received everything in full,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.18.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> having received from Epaphroditus<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.18.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.18.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> to God. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.19" /> <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>And my God<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.19.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.20" /> <A name="21"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Now to our God and Father<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.20.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> be glory forever and ever.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.20.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> Amen.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.20.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p><h3 class="head1">Final Greetings</h3><p class="noind"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.21" /> <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.22" /> <A name="23"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.22.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> household.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.22.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Philippians.4.23" /> <span class="reftext"><a href="/philippians/4-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Philippians.4.23.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">a</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Philippians.4.23.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><br /><section id="footnotes-Philippians.4" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.3.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.3">4:3</a></span> Or <span class="italic">true Syzygus</span>, possibly a person’s name</aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.5.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.5">4:5</a></span> Or <span class="italic">gentleness</span></aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.8.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> Or <span class="italic">In addition</span></aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.13.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.13">4:13</a></span> Other mss read <span class="italic">Christ</span></aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.17.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.17">4:17</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">fruit</span></aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.18.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.18">4:18</a></span> Or <span class="italic">Here, then, is my receipt for everything, I have an abundance, for I am fully supplied</span></aside><aside id="fn.Philippians.4.23.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.23">4:23</a></span> Other mss add <span class="italic">Amen.</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Philippians.4" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.1">4:1</a></span> Rv 12:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.1.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.1">4:1</a></span> Rm 14:4; 1Co 16:13; Php 1:27; 2:2</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.5">4:5</a></span> 1Co 16:22; Php 1:6; Heb 10:24–25; Jms 5:8; Rv 1:7; 3:11; 22:20</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.7">4:7</a></span> Php 2:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.7.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.7">4:7</a></span> Rm 16:7; Eph 2:6; Php 1:1,15; 1Pt 5:14</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> Jn 8:14</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.8.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> 1Tm 3:8,11; Ti 2:2</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.8.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> Rm 1:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.8.4"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> 2Co 7:11; 11:2; 1Tm 5:22; Ti 2:5; Jms 3:17; 1Pt 3:2; 1Jn 3:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.8.5"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.8">4:8</a></span> 1Pt 2:9; 2Pt 1:3,5</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.9">4:9</a></span> Jd 3</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.10">4:10</a></span> Php 1:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.10.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.10">4:10</a></span> 2Co 8:1–2; 11:9</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.12">4:12</a></span> 1Co 15:58</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.13">4:13</a></span> 2Co 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11; 1Tm 1:12; 2Tm 4:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.15">4:15</a></span> Php 1:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.15.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.15">4:15</a></span> Ac 16:6–40; Php 1:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.15.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.15">4:15</a></span> Ac 16:9</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.16">4:16</a></span> Ac 17:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.16.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.16">4:16</a></span> Mt 6:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.17">4:17</a></span> Mt 3:8; Rm 1:13; Gl 5:22</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.18">4:18</a></span> Php 1:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.18.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.18">4:18</a></span> Php 2:25</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.18.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.18">4:18</a></span> Heb 13:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.19.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.19">4:19</a></span> Mt 27:46; Rm 1:8; Php 1:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.20.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.20">4:20</a></span> Gl 1:4; 1Th 1:3; 3:11,13</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.20.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.20">4:20</a></span> Gl 1:5; 1Tm 1:17; 2Tm 4:18; Heb 13:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.20.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.20">4:20</a></span> Rm 11:36; Rv 22:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.22.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.22">4:22</a></span> Mt 22:17; Lk 20:22</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.22.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.22">4:22</a></span> Php 1:7</aside><aside id="xrf.Philippians.4.23.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Philippians.4.23">4:23</a></span> Rm 1:9</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Philippians.4" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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