Philippians 4

<p><strong>1</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>2</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>3</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>4</strong> Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful!</p> <p><strong>5</strong> Let everyone know how gentle you are. The Lord is coming soon.</p> <p><strong>6</strong> Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.</p> <p><strong>7</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>8</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>9</strong> Do what you have learned or received or heard from me. Follow my example. The God who gives peace will be with you.</p> <p><strong>10</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>11</strong> I’m not saying this because I need anything. I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me.</p> <p><strong>12</strong> 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 n