Philippians 4:1-23 (KJV)
[1] Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the
Lord, my dearly beloved.
[2] I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche,
that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
[3] And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow,
help those women which laboured with me in the
gospel, with Clement also, and with other my
fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
[4] Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
[5] Let your moderation be known unto all men.
The Lord is at hand.
[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and
minds through Christ Jesus.
[8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, 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.
[9] Those things, which ye have both learned, and
received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and
the God of peace shall be with you.
[10] 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.
[11] Not that I speak in respect of want: for I
have learned, in whatsoever state I am,
therewith to be content.
[12] 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.
[13] I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me.
[14] Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye
did communicate with my affliction.
[15] 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.
[16] For even in Thessalonica ye sent once
and again unto my necessity.
[17] Not because I desire a gift: but I desire
fruit that may abound to your account.
[18] But I have all, and abound: I am full,
having received of Epaphroditus the things
which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet
smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
[19] But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
[20] Now unto God and our Father be glory
for ever and ever. Amen.
[21] Salute every saint in Christ Jesus.
The brethren which are with me greet you.
[22] All the saints salute you, chiefly
they that are of Caesar's household.
[23] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you all. Amen.
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May God's blessings abound to you, your family and friends!
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