4:1 Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
4:1 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long [to see], my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

4:2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.
4:2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.

4:3 Yea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4:3 Indeed, true comrade, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in [the cause of] the gospel, together with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

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

4:5 Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
4:5 Let your forbearing [spirit] be known to all men. The Lord is near.

4:6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.
4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

4:9 The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
4:9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you.

4:10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.
4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned [before,] but you lacked opportunity.

4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.
4:11 Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

4:12 I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.
4:12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.

4:13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

4:14 Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.
4:14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share [with me] in my affliction.

4:15 And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;
4:15 And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone;

4:16 for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.
4:16 for even in Thessalonica you sent [a gift] more than once for my needs.

4:17 Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
4:17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.

4:18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things (that came) from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
4:18 But I have received everything in full, and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
4:19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

4:20 Now unto our God and Father (be) the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
4:20 Now to our God and Father [be] the glory forever and ever. Amen.

4:21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

4:22 All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household.
4:22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

4:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
4:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.