I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

I thank my God every time I remember you.

For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – in heaven and on earth and under the earth –

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things – indeed, I regard them as dung! – that I may gain Christ,

And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

The whole imperial guard and everyone else knows that I am in prison for the sake of Christ,

As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.

And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.