Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
1Therefore, 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!
2I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, 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.
Final Exhortations
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, 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. 9Whatever 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.
Thanks for Their Gifts
10I 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. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I 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. 13I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
14Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15Moreover, 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; 16for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18I 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. 19And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.4:23 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.
保罗的劝勉
1我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄姊妹，你们就是我的喜乐和冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄姊妹，你们要靠主坚定不移。 2我恳求友阿蝶和循都姬要在主里同心。 3信实的同工啊，请你帮助她们二人，因为她们曾与我、革利免和其他同工一起为福音辛劳，这些人的名字都在生命册上。
4你们要靠主常常喜乐！我再说，你们要喜乐！ 5要让众人都知道你们是谦和宽容的人。主快来了。 6你们应该一无挂虑，凡事要借着祷告和祈求，怀着感恩把你们的需要告诉上帝。 7这样，上帝那超越人所能理解的平安必在基督耶稣里保守你们的心思意念。
8最后，弟兄姊妹，你们要思想一切真实、可敬、公义、纯洁、可爱、有好名声、有美德和值得赞许的事情。 9你们从我身上学习、领受、看到和听到的，都要付诸实践。这样，赐平安的上帝就必与你们同在。
致谢
10我靠主非常喜乐，因为你们现在又一次关心我。其实你们向来都很关心我，只是没有机会。 11我并非因为缺乏才这样说，因为我已经学会在任何处境中都能知足。 12我知道如何过贫穷的日子，也知道如何过富足的日子。我学到了秘诀，不论饱足或饥饿，丰裕或缺乏，在任何情况下都可以处之泰然。 13靠着赐我力量的那位，我凡事都能做。
14然而，你们与我共患难，真是美好。 15腓立比人啊！你们也知道，在我离开马其顿传福音的初期，除了你们以外，没有别的教会供应我的需要。 16即使我在帖撒罗尼迦的时候，你们也不止一次供应过我的需要。 17我不求得到馈赠，只求有更多成果归在你们账上。 18我现在样样都有，丰富有余。我从以巴弗提手上收到了你们送给我的礼物，已经充足了。这些馈赠是蒙上帝悦纳的馨香祭物。 19我的上帝必按照祂在基督耶稣里的荣耀，丰丰富富地赐给你们所需用的一切。
20愿荣耀归给我们的父上帝，直到永永远远。阿们！
问候
21请代我问候在基督耶稣里的众圣徒。我这里的弟兄姊妹也问候你们。 22所有的圣徒，特别是在凯撒宫里的人，都问候你们。
23愿主耶稣基督的恩典与你们的灵同在！
