The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians , Chapter 4 . My brothers and sisters , in this way , remain strong in the Lord . I love you and long for you . Dear friends , you are my joy and my crown . Here is what I'm asking Euodia and Syntyche to do . I'm asking them to work together in the Lord . That's because they both belong to the Lord , my true companion .
Here is what I ask you to do . Help these women , because they have served at my side . They have worked with me to spread the good news . So have Clement and the rest of those who have worked together with me . Their names are all written in the book of life . Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord . I will say it again Be joyful .
Let everyone know how gentle you are . The Lord is coming soon . Don't worry about anything , no matter what happens . Tell God about everything . Ask and pray and give thanks to Him . Then God's peace will watch over your hearts and your minds . He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus . God's peace can never be completely understood .
Finally , my brothers and sisters , always think about what is true . Think about what is noble , right and pure . Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect , if anything is excellent or worthy of praise . Think about those kinds of things . Do what you have learned or received or heard from me . Follow my example . The God who gives peace will be with you .
At last you are concerned about me again . That makes me very happy . We belong to the Lord . I know that you were concerned , but you had no chance to show it . I'm not saying this because I need anything . I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me . I know what it's like not to have what I need .
I also know what it's like to have more than I need . I have learned the secret of being content , no matter what happens . I am content whether I am well fed or hungry . I am content whether I have more than enough or not enough . I can do all this by the power of Christ . He gives me strength .
But it was good of you to share in my troubles , and you believers at Philippi know what happened when I left Macedonia . Not one church helped me in the matter of giving and receiving . You were the only one that did . That was in the early days , when you first heard the good news .
Even when I was in Thessalonica , you sent me help when I needed it and you did it more than once . It is not that I want your gifts . What I really want is what is best for you . I have received my full pay and have more than enough . I have everything I need . That's because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent .
They are a sweet , smelling offering . They are a gift that God accepts . He is pleased with it . My God will meet all your needs . He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches . These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus . Give glory to our God and Father forever and ever . Amen . Greet all God's people . They belong to Christ Jesus .
The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings . All God's people here send you greetings . Most of all , those who live in the palace of Caesar send you greetings . May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit . Amen .