Rejoice in the Lord 1 DBY So that, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, thus stand fast in the Lord, beloved. BSB BSB: Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
2 DBY I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord; BSB BSB: I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3 DBY yea, I ask thee also, true yokefellow, assist them, who have contended along with me in the glad tidings, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life. BSB BSB: Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
4 DBY Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. BSB BSB: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 DBY Let your gentleness be known of all men. The Lord is near. BSB BSB: Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
6 DBY Be careful about nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; BSB BSB: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 DBY and the peace of God, which surpasses every understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts by Christ Jesus. BSB BSB: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 DBY For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things. BSB BSB: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. 9 DBY What ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you. BSB BSB: Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
The Generosity of the Philippians (2 Corinthians 8:1–15)
10 DBY But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now however at length ye have revived your thinking of me, though surely ye did also think of me , but lacked opportunity. BSB BSB: Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
11 DBY Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself. BSB BSB: I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
12 DBY I know both how to be abased and I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I am initiated both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer privation. BSB BSB: I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.
13 DBY I have strength for all things in him that gives me power. BSB BSB: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
14 DBY But ye have done well in taking part in my affliction. BSB BSB: Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
15 DBY And know also ye, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I came out of Macedonia, no assembly communicated anything to me in the way of giving and receiving save ye alone; BSB BSB: And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
16 DBY for also in Thessalonica once and even twice ye sent to me for my need. BSB BSB: For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.
17 DBY Not that I seek gift, but I seek fruit abounding to your account. BSB BSB: Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
18 DBY But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God. BSB BSB: I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
19 DBY But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. BSB BSB: And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
20 DBY But to our God and Father be glory to the ages of ages. Amen. BSB BSB: To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings (Ephesians 6:21–24; 2 Timothy 4:19–22)
21 DBY Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you. BSB BSB: Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
22 DBY All the saints salute you, and specially those of the household of Caesar. BSB BSB: All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
23 DBY The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. BSB BSB: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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