1 THEREFORE, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And 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.
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, 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.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But 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.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
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.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now 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.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But 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.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cæsar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

1Therefore, my brethren, dearely beloued and longed for, my ioy and crowne, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearely beloued.
2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntiche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, helpe those women which laboured with me in the Gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the booke of life.
4Reioyce in the Lord alway: and againe I say, Reioyce.
5Let your moderation be knowen vnto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Bee carefull for nothing: but in euery thing by prayer and supplication with thankesgiuing, let your request be made knowen vnto God.
7And the peace of God which passeth all vnderstanding, shall keepe your hearts & minds through Christ Iesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer things are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of good report: if there bee any vertue, and if there bee any praise, thinke on these things:
9Those things which ye haue both learned and receiued, and heard, and seene in mee, doe: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But I reioyced in the Lorde greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished againe, wherein yee were also carefull, but ye lacked opportunitie.
11Not that I speake in respect of want: for I haue learned in whatsoeuer state I am, therewith to bee content.
12I know both how to bee abased, and I knowe how to abound: euerie where, and in all things I am instructed, both to bee full, and to bee hungrie, both to abound, and to suffer need.
13I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.
14Notwithstanding, yee haue well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no Church communicated with mee, as concerning giuing and receiuing, but ye onely.
16For euen in Thessalonica, ye sent once, and againe vnto my necessitie.
17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18But I haue all, and abound. I am full, hauing receiued of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
19But my God shall supply all your need, according to his riches in glory, by Christ Iesus.
20Now vnto God and our Father be glory for euer and euer. Amen.
21Salute euery Saint in Christ Iesus: the brethren which are with me, greet you.
22All the Saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesars houshold.
23The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you all. Amen. It was written to the Philippians from Rome, by Epaphroditus.

1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you also, my true yokemate, to help them, for they have struggled at my side in promoting the gospel, along with Clement and my other co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! 5 Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. 6 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. 7 Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you. 10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity. 11 Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient. 12 I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. 13 I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me. 14 Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress. 15 You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16 For even when I was at Thessalonica you sent me something for my needs, not only once but more than once. 17 It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account. 18 I have received full payment and I abound. I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus, "a fragrant aroma," an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Give my greetings to every holy one in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings; 22 all the holy ones send you their greetings, especially those of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

v 1. Since they were looking for the return of Christ, they are to stand firm in the Lord. Paul expresses his great affection for them, twice called dearly beloved: longed for, and who are his joy and crown, compare 1 Thess. 2:19.
v 2. Euodia means “prosperous journey” and Syntyche “pleasant acquaintance”, but they did not live up to their names and were the basis of request for unity, 2:1-4.
v 3. “Yokefellow” may be “Suzugos”, a fitting name a man chose at his baptism, and he is to help reconcile the women. Lydia was the first convert at Philippi when they first gathered at the river, Acts 16:13,14, and these two probably the first hearers who helped other women. They had also labored along with Clement and other workers whose citizenship roll was definitely in heaven. The early church considered Clement to be bishop of the church at Rome following the death of Peter and Paul. Indefinite.
v 4. Paul does not tell them to be “happy”, but to rejoice in the Lord.
v 5. Inner joy is evident in “moderation” or gentleness. The Rapture is coming.
v 6,7. Therefore, have genuine concern, but not worry. Instead approach God in prayer; Supplicate or petition Him for answer to a specific need; Have a thankful attitude of heart in prayer; Requests are for definite, specific things. We have peace with God at salvation, but peace from God is that inner peace from a close walk. This peace is beyond comprehension and guards a believer’s mind and heart.
v 8. Finally, indicates a conclusion to this section. These are six items in a healthy thought life. Replace evil thoughts with these thoughts, and you are worthy of praise.
v 9. We are to do as well as think, and Paul had shown them a good example to follow, 3:17. Ultimately we are not to follow a man but follow the Lord, 1 Thess. 1:6.
v 10-13. The believers of Philippi were concerned but unable to help Paul before they sent Epaphroditus. He isn’t complaining about a prior need, because he had learned to adjust to needs and hunger or plenty. This is not a boast of his own ability, but recognition of the strength Christ provides. We can take confidence in this, v 13.
v 14-16. In this, the most personal of all his epistles, Paul expressed his love for them, and here, his gratefulness. They were the only church to send aid when he went into Macedonia, and on his second journey to Thessalonica, they sent aid twice.
v 17,18. Paul is not hinting they should send more when he desires they gain reward. They had not only supplied his need, but this was a sacrifice pleasing to God.
v 19 God is provider who promises , provides, in plenty. Prerequisite, Matt. 6:33. This verse is frequently quoted to missionaries that their needs be supplied, but it is really a message to people that their needs will be supplied as they aid missionaries.
v 20. A benediction praising God.
v 21,22. Greetings were sent to all the believers at Philippi and greetings were from all the believers at Rome associated with Paul. Those of Caesar’s household had no doubt been led to Christ by their contacts with Paul, such as relatives and soldiers.
v 23. Many times Paul stresses the grace of God and Christ.