1 So then, my brothers and dear friends whom I miss so much, my joy and my crown, hold firm in the Lord, dear friends.
2 I urge Euodia, and I urge Syntyche to come to agreement with each other in the Lord;
3 and I ask you, Syzygus, really to be a 'partner' and help them. These women have struggled hard for the gospel with me, along with Clement and all my other fellow-workers, whose names are written in the book of life.
4 Always be joyful, then, in the Lord; I repeat, be joyful.
5 Let your good sense be obvious to everybody. The Lord is near.
6 Never worry about anything; but tell God all your desires of every kind in prayer and petition shot through with gratitude,
7 and the peace of God which is beyond our understanding will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, let your minds be filled with everything that is true, everything that is honourable, everything that is upright and pure, everything that we love and admire -- with whatever is good and praiseworthy.
9 Keep doing everything you learnt from me and were told by me and have heard or seen me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
10 As for me, I am full of joy in the Lord, now that at last your consideration for me has blossomed again; though I recognise that you really did have consideration before, but had no opportunity to show it.
11 I do not say this because I have lacked anything; I have learnt to manage with whatever I have.
12 I know how to live modestly, and I know how to live luxuriously too: in every way now I have mastered the secret of all conditions: full stomach and empty stomach, plenty and poverty.
13 There is nothing I cannot do in the One who strengthens me.
14 All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships.
15 In the early days of the gospel, as you of Philippi well know, when I left Macedonia, no church other than yourselves made common account with me in the matter of expenditure and receipts. You were the only ones;
16 and what is more, you have twice sent me what I needed in Thessalonica.
17 It is not the gift that I value most; what I value is the interest that is mounting up in your account.
18 I have all that I need and more: I am fully provided, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the offering that you sent, a pleasing smell, the sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to God.
19 And my God will fulfil all your needs out of the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20 And so glory be to God our Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
21 My greetings to every one of God's holy people in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings.
22 All God's holy people send you their greetings, especially those of Caesar's household.
23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Versículos relacionados com Philippians, 4:
Chapter 4 of Philippians is an appeal to joy and gratitude, even in the midst of difficulties and uncertainties. The apostle Paul encourages the Philippians not to worry about anything, but in all to present their petitions to God with thanksgiving, and promises that the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, will keep their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Paul also thanks the Philippians for their generosity and communion with him, and urges them to persevere to follow the example of Christ. Follow five verses that relate to the topics covered in Philippians 4:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse highlights the importance of God's trust and dependence on all aspects of life, a theme that is also central to Philippians 4.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Always be happy, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." This verse emphasizes the importance of joy, prayer and gratitude, three attitudes that Paul emphasizes in Philippians 4.
James 1:2-4: "My brothers, consider the fact that they go through various trials, for you know that proof of your faith produces perseverance. And perseverance must have complete action, so that you may be mature and righteous, without lacking anything. " This verse shows how trials can lead to spiritual growth and maturity, a theme that is also addressed in Philippians 4.
Colossians 3:15: "May the peace of Christ be the judge in your hearts, since you have been called to live in peace as members of one body. And grateful." This verse highlights the importance of peace and gratitude, two themes that are also emphasized in Philippians 4.
Hebrews 13:5-6: "Keep free from love to money and are content with what you have, because God Himself said, 'I will never leave you, I will never abandon you.' We can therefore say confidence: ' The Lord is my helper, I will not fear. What can men do to me? '"This verse highlights the importance of trust in God and satisfaction with what we have, themes that are also emphasized in Philippians 4.
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