What is the result? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless.

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.

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

For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.

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

My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

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

For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.

Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.