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Philippians 4:1 - 23 (NASB) CHAPTER 4Think of Excellence4 1Therefore, my beloved brethren [C]Lit and longed for whom I aPhil 1:8 long to see, my joy and crown, in this way b1 Cor 16:13; Phil 1:27stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to [D]Or be of the same mind aPhil 2:2live in harmony in the Lord. 3Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my aPhil 2:25 fellow workers, whose bLuke 10:20names are in the book of life. 4aPhil 3:1Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. a1 Cor 16:22 mg; Heb 10:37; James 5:8fThe Lord is [E]Or at hand near. 6aMatt 6:25 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by bEph 6:18; 1 Tim 2:1; 5:5prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And aIs 26:3; John 14:27; Phil 4:9; Col 3:15 the peace of God, which surpasses all [F]Lit mind comprehension, will b1 Pet 1:5 guard your hearts and your c2 Cor 10:5 minds in dPhil 1:1; 4:19, 21Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brethren, aRom 14:18; 1 Pet 2:12whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [G]Or lovable and gracious lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, [H]Lit ponder these things dwell on these things. 9The things you have learned and received and heard and seen aPhil 3:17 in me, practice these things, and bRom 15:33the God of peace will be with you. God’s Provisions 10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last a2 Cor 11:9; Phil 2:30you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. 11Not that I speak [I]Lit according to from want, for I have learned to be [J]Or self-sufficient a2 Cor 9:8; 1 Tim 6:6, 8; Heb 13:5content in whatever circumstances I am. 12I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going a1 Cor 4:11 hungry, both of having abundance and b2 Cor 11:9suffering need. 13I can do all things [K]Lit in through Him who a2 Cor 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11strengthens me. 14Nevertheless, you have done well to aHeb 10:33; Rev 1:9share with me in my affliction. 15You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the [L]Lit beginning of aPhil 1:5 first preaching of the gospel, after I left bRom 15:26 Macedonia, no church c2 Cor 11:9shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16for even in aActs 17:1; 1 Thess 2:9Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17a1 Cor 9:11f; 2 Cor 9:5Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the [M]Lit fruit profit which increases to your account. 18But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am [N]Lit made full amply supplied, having received from aPhil 2:25 Epaphroditus [O]Lit the things from you what you have sent, [P]Lit an odor of fragrance bEx 29:18; 2 Cor 2:14; Eph 5:2a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19And a2 Cor 9:8 my God will supply [Q]Or every need of yours all your needs according to His bRom 2:4riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20Now to aGal 1:4 our God and Father bRom 11:36be the glory [R]Lit to the ages of the ages forever and ever. Amen. 21Greet every [S]Or holy one saint in Christ Jesus. aGal 1:2The brethren who are with me greet you. 22a2 Cor 13:13 All the [T]V 21, note 1 bActs 9:13saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. 23aRom 16:20 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ b2 Tim 4:22be with your spirit. Philippians 4:1 - 23 (NASB)