Philippians 4
Exhortations to Stand Firm
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. References Lord: Psalms 27:14, Acts 11:23. Love: 1 Corinthians 15:58. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:8, 1:27, 2:16, John 8:31, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Hebrews 10:23 +5
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. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:27, Exodus 32:32, Psalms 69:28, Luke 10:20, Revelation 3:5, 13:8, 17:8, 20:12, 20:15, 21:27 +5
Rejoice in the Lord Always
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. References Lord: Philippians 3:1, Psalms 146:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:12, Acts 5:41, 16:25, Romans 12:12, 1 Peter 4:13 +2
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. References God: Psalms 62:8, Colossians 3:17. Prayer: Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 55:22, Proverbs 16:3, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 6:8, 1 Peter 5:7 +5
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.
God's Provision
10 But I rejoiced in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:1, 1:3, 2:30, Psalms 85:6, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 11:9, Galatians 6:6, 6:10 +3
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. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:10, Nehemiah 9:20, Isaiah 8:11, Jeremiah 31:19, Matthew 11:29, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 10:10, 11:7, 11:9, 11:27 +5
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Parallel theme: Isaiah 41:10, 45:24, John 15:7, Ephesians 3:16, 6:10, Colossians 1:11
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 gospelGospel: εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion). The Greek euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) means good news or gospel—the message of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. It's 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16)., when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:5
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Parallel theme: Acts 17:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:9
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. References God: 2 Corinthians 9:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:3. Sacrifice: Romans 12:1, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 13:16, 1 Peter 2:5. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:12 +2
19 But my GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. References God: 2 Samuel 22:7, Micah 7:7, 1 Timothy 6:17. Glory: Psalms 84:11, Ephesians 3:16, Colossians 1:27, 1 Peter 5:10. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 9:15, Psalms 36:8, Malachi 3:10 +5
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Glory: Philippians 1:11, Psalms 72:19, 115:1, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 3:21, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:6, 5:12, 7:12, 14:7 +5
Final Greetings
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. Holy: Philippians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Ephesians 1:1. Parallel theme: Galatians 1:2
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. Holy: 2 Corinthians 13:13. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:13
23 The grace of our LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Grace: Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:14