| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. | 1So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for--my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. |
| 2I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. | 2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. |
| 3Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. | 3Yes, I also ask you, TRUE partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life. |
| 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! | 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! |
| 5Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. | 5Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. |
| 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. | 6Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. |
| 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. | 7And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. | 8Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable--if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise--dwell on these things. |
| 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. | 9Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. |
| 10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. | 10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. |
| 11I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. | 11I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. |
| 12I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. | 12I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content--whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. |
| 13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. | 13I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. |
| 14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. | 14Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship. |
| 15And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. | 15And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. |
| 16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. | 16For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. |
| 17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. | 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. |
| 18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. | 18But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided--a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. |
| 19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. | 19And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. |
| 20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. | 20Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 21Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. | 21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. Those brothers who are with me greet you. |
| 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar. | 22All the saints greet you, but especially those from Caesar's household. |
| 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. | 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. |
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