Epistula ad Philippenses, 4

1. Itaque, fratres mei carissimi et desideratissimi, gaudium et co rona mea, sic state in Domino, carissimi!

1. Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

2. Evodiam rogo et Syntychen deprecor idipsum sapere in Domino.

2. I entreat Eu-o'dia and I entreat Syn'tyche to agree in the Lord.

3. Etiam rogo et te, germane compar, adiuva illas, quae mecum concertaverunt in evangelio cum Clemente et ceteris adiutoribus meis, quorum nomina sunt in libro vitae.

3. And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

4. Gaudete in Domino semper. Iterum dico: Gaudete!

4. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

5. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus. Dominus prope.

5. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand.

6. Nihil solliciti sitis, sed in omnibus oratione et obsecratione cum gratiarum actione petitiones vestrae innotescant apud Deum.

6. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7. Et pax Dei, quae exsuperat omnem sensum, custodiet corda vestra et intellegentias vestras in Christo Iesu.

7. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8. De cetero, fratres, quaecumque sunt vera, quaecumque pudica, quaecumque iusta, quaecumque casta, quaecumque amabilia, quaecumque bonae famae, si qua virtus et si qua laus, haec cogitate;

8. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

9. quae et didicistis et accepistis et audistis et vidistis in me, haec agite; et Deus pacis erit vobiscum.

9. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

10. Gavisus sum autem in Domino vehementer, quoniam tandem aliquando refloruistis pro me sentire, sicut et sentiebatis, opportunitate autem carebatis.

10. I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me; you were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.

11. Non quasi propter penuriam dico, ego enim didici, in quibus sum, sufficiens esse.

11. Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.

12. Scio et humiliari, scio et abundare; ubique et in omnibus institutus sum et satiari et esurire et abundare et penuriam pati.

12. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want.

13. Omnia possum in eo, qui me confortat.

13. I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

14. Verumtamen bene fecistis communicantes tribulationi meae.

14. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.

15. Scitis autem et vos, Philippenses, quod in principio evangelii, quando profectus sum a Macedonia, nulla mihi ecclesia communicavit in ratione dati et accepti, nisi vos soli;

15. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedo'nia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only;

16. quia et Thessalonicam et semel et bis in usum mihi misistis.

16. for even in Thessaloni'ca you sent me help once and again.

17. Non quia quaero datum, sed requiro fructum, qui abundet in rationem vestram.

17. Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit.

18. Accepi autem omnia et abundo; repletus sum acceptis ab Epaphrodito, quae misistis odorem suavitatis, hostiam acceptam, placentem Deo.

18. I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphrodi'tus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

19. Deus autem meus implebit omne desiderium vestrum secundum divitias suas in gloria in Christo Iesu.

19. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

20. Deo autem et Patri nostro gloria in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

20. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

21. Salutate omnem sanctum in Christo Iesu. Salutant vos, qui mecum sunt, fratres.

21. Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

22. Salutant vos omnes sancti, maxime autem, qui de Caesaris domo sunt.

22. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

23. Gratia Domini Iesu Christi cum spiritu vestro. Amen.

23. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.