Rejoice in the Lord 1 WBS Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly 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 WBS I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. BSB BSB: I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3 WBS And I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow-laborers, 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 WBS Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. BSB BSB: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 WBS Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. BSB BSB: Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
6 WBS Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing 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 WBS And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. BSB BSB: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 WBS Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is 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 WBS Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace will 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 WBS 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. 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 WBS Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, with that to be content. BSB BSB: I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
12 WBS 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. 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 WBS I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me. BSB BSB: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
14 WBS Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my affliction. BSB BSB: Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
15 WBS 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. 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 WBS For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity. BSB BSB: For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.
17 WBS Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound 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 WBS But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing 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 WBS But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. BSB BSB: And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
20 WBS Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. 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 WBS Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. BSB BSB: Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
22 WBS All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar's household. BSB BSB: All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
23 WBS The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. BSB BSB: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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