1 Portanto, meus irmãos, amados e mui saudosos, minha alegria e coroa, sim, amados, permanecei, deste modo, firmes no Senhor.

2 Rogo a Evódia e rogo a Síntique pensem concordemente, no Senhor. 3 A ti, fiel companheiro de jugo, também peço que as auxilies, pois juntas se esforçaram comigo no evangelho, também com Clemente e com os demais cooperadores meus, cujos nomes se encontram no Livro da Vida. 4 Alegrai-vos sempre no Senhor; outra vez digo: alegrai-vos. 5 Seja a vossa moderação conhecida de todos os homens. Perto está o Senhor. 6 Não andeis ansiosos de coisa alguma; em tudo, porém, sejam conhecidas, diante de Deus, as vossas petições, pela oração e pela súplica, com ações de graças. 7 E a paz de Deus, que excede todo o entendimento, guardará o vosso coração e a vossa mente em Cristo Jesus.

8 Finalmente, irmãos, tudo o que é verdadeiro, tudo o que é respeitável, tudo o que é justo, tudo o que é puro, tudo o que é amável, tudo o que é de boa fama, se alguma virtude há e se algum louvor existe, seja isso o que ocupe o vosso pensamento. 9 O que também aprendestes, e recebestes, e ouvistes, e vistes em mim, isso praticai; e o Deus da paz será convosco.

10 Alegrei-me, sobremaneira, no Senhor porque, agora, uma vez mais, renovastes a meu favor o vosso cuidado; o qual também já tínheis antes, mas vos faltava oportunidade. 11 Digo isto, não por causa da pobreza, porque aprendi a viver contente em toda e qualquer situação. 12 Tanto sei estar humilhado como também ser honrado; de tudo e em todas as circunstâncias, já tenho experiência, tanto de fartura como de fome; assim de abundância como de escassez; 13 tudo posso naquele que me fortalece.

14 Todavia, fizestes bem, associando-vos na minha tribulação. 15 E sabeis também vós, ó filipenses, que, no início do evangelho, quando parti da Macedônia, nenhuma igreja se associou comigo no tocante a dar e receber, senão unicamente vós outros; 16 porque até para Tessalônica mandastes não somente uma vez, mas duas, o bastante para as minhas necessidades. 17 Não que eu procure o donativo, mas o que realmente me interessa é o fruto que aumente o vosso crédito. 18 Recebi tudo e tenho abundância; estou suprido, desde que Epafrodito me passou às mãos o que me veio de vossa parte como aroma suave, como sacrifício aceitável e aprazível a Deus. 19 E o meu Deus, segundo a sua riqueza em glória, há de suprir, em Cristo Jesus, cada uma de vossas necessidades. 20 Ora, a nosso Deus e Pai seja a glória pelos séculos dos séculos. Amém!

21 Saudai cada um dos santos em Cristo Jesus. Os irmãos que se acham comigo vos saúdam. 22 Todos os santos vos saúdam, especialmente os da casa de César.

23 A graça do Senhor Jesus Cristo seja com o vosso espírito.

1 Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord. 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 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything 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 guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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. 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.

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. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. 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. 13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. 14 Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction. 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; 16 for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. 17 Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. 18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you. 22 All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.

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

1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable —if anything is excellent or praiseworthy —think about such things.

9 Whatever 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.

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.

15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;

16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.

17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.

18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet all God's people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.

22 All God's people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. [^1]