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New Testament · Philippians §4.1-4.23

Exhortations to Joy, Gratitude for Support, and Final Greetings

Passage 4 of 4 · Greek

Summary

Paul exhorts the community to unity, joy, and virtuous living, expresses his gratitude for the financial support sent by the Philippians, and concludes his letter with final greetings and a benediction.

§4.1Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
§4.2Εὐοδίαν παρακαλῶ καὶ Συντύχην παρακαλῶ τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν κυρίῳ.
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
§4.3ναὶ ἐρωτῶ καὶ σέ, γνήσιε σύνζυγε, συνλαμβάνου αὐταῖς, αἵτινες ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ συνήθλησάν μοι μετὰ καὶ Κλήμεντος καὶ τῶν λοιπῶν συνεργῶν μου, ὧν τὰ ὀνόματα ἐν "βίβλῳ ζωῆς. "
Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
§4.4Χαίρετε ἐν κυρίῳ πάντοτε· πάλιν ἐρῶ, χαίρετε.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
§4.5τὸ ἐπιεικὲς ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις.
Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.
ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς· §4.6μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει μετʼ εὐχαριστίας τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν·
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
§4.7καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
§4.8Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ, ὅσα σεμνά, ὅσα δίκαια, ὅσα ἁγνά, ὅσα προσφιλῆ, ὅσα εὔφημα, εἴ τις ἀρετὴ καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος, ταῦτα λογίζεσθε·
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
§4.9ἃ καὶ ἐμάθετε καὶ παρελάβετε καὶ ἠκούσατε καὶ εἴδετε ἐν ἐμοί, ταῦτα πράσσετε· καὶ ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἔσται μεθʼ ὑμῶν.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
§4.10Ἐχάρην δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ μεγάλως ὅτι ἤδη ποτὲ ἀνεθάλετε τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν, ἐφʼ ᾧ καὶ ἐφρονεῖτε ἠκαιρεῖσθε δέ.
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
§4.11οὐχ ὅτι καθʼ ὑστέρησιν λέγω, ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔμαθον ἐν οἷς εἰμὶ αὐτάρκης εἶναι·
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.
οἶδα καὶ ταπεινοῦσθαι, §4.12οἶδα καὶ περισσεύειν·
I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound.
ἐν παντὶ καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν μεμύημαι, καὶ χορτάζεσθαι καὶ πεινᾷν, καὶ περισσεύειν καὶ ὑστερεῖσθαι·
In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.
§4.13πάντα ἰσχύω ἐν τῷ ἐνδυναμοῦντί με.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
§4.14πλὴν καλῶς ἐποιήσατε συνκοινωνήσαντές μου τῇ θλίψει.
Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.
§4.15οἴδατε δὲ καὶ ὑμεῖς, Φιλιππήσιοι, ὅτι ἐν ἀρχῇ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, ὅτε ἐξῆλθον ἀπὸ Μακεδονίας, οὐδεμία μοι ἐκκλησία ἐκοινώνησεν εἰς λόγον δόσεως καὶ λήμψεως εἰ μὴ ὑμεῖς μόνοι,
And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
§4.16ὅτι καὶ ἐν Θεσσαλονίκῃ καὶ ἅπαξ καὶ δὶς εἰς τὴν χρείαν μοι ἐπέμψατε.
Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.
§4.17οὐχ ὅτι ἐπιζητῶ τὸ δόμα, ἀλλὰ ἐπιζητῶ τὸν καρπὸν τὸν πλεονάζοντα εἰς λόγον ὑμῶν.
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.
§4.18ἀπέχω δὲ πάντα καὶ περισσεύω·
I have received full payment, and more.
πεπλήρωμαι δεξάμενος παρὰ Ἐπαφροδίτου τὰ παρʼ ὑμῶν, "ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας," θυσίαν δεκτήν, εὐάρεστον τῷ θεῷ.
I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
§4.19ὁ δὲ θεός μου πληρώσει πᾶσαν χρείαν ὑμῶν κατὰ τὸ πλοῦτος αὐτοῦ ἐν δόξῃ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
§4.20τῷ δὲ θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ ἡμῶν ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων·
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever.
ἀμήν.
Amen.
§4.21Ἀσπάσασθε πάντα ἅγιον ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.
Ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς οἱ σὺν ἐμοὶ ἀδελφοί.
The brothers who are with me greet you.
§4.22ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς πάντες οἱ ἅγιοι, μάλιστα δὲ οἱ ἐκ τῆς Καίσαρος οἰκίας.
All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
§4.23Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Notes

  1. 4.3γνήσιε σύνζυγε — Meaning 'true companion' or 'loyal yoke-fellow'. While it could be interpreted as a proper noun (Synzygus), it functions here as an affectionate address to a specific unnamed co-worker or leader in the community.
  2. 4.10ἀνεθάλετε τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν — The verb ἀνεθάλετε (aorist of ἀναθάλλω) can be intransitive ('you have flourished again') or transitive ('you have caused to bud/revive'). Taking the articular infinitive τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν as its direct object makes the transitive reading the most natural and grammatically cohesive choice here.
  3. 4.12μεμύημαι — First-person singular perfect passive of μυέω ('to initiate into mysteries'). Paul metaphorically borrows this terminology from pagan mystery religions to describe his having been fully 'initiated' into the secret of self-sufficiency under all circumstances.
  4. 4.15εἰς λόγον δόσεως καὶ λήμψεως — An expression utilizing commercial and accounting terminology, meaning 'in the matter of giving and receiving' (literally 'into the account of giving and receiving'), highlighting that the Philippian church was the sole community to partner with Paul financially.

Cite this passage

New Testament, Philippians §4.1-4.23. Humanitext Reader, https://reader.humanitext.ai/en/text/urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0031.tlg011.humanitext-grc2:4.1-4.23

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