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Philippians 4:1-23 (NET)

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¹ 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! ² I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. ³ Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life. ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! ⁵ Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. ⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. ⁹ And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you. ¹⁰ I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) ¹¹ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. ¹² 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. ¹³ I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me. ¹⁴ Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble. ¹⁵ And as you Philippians know, at the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in this matter of giving and receiving except you alone. ¹⁶ For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need. ¹⁷ I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account. ¹⁸ For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God. ¹⁹ And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen. ²¹ Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings. ²² All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household. ²³ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 4) Joy / Rejoicing - Rejoice always
(v. 5) Gentleness - Let your gentleness be evident to all
(v. 6) Prayer - With thanksgiving, present your requests to God
(v. 6) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Do not be anxious about anything
(v. 6) Thankfulness - With thanksgiving, present your requests to God
(v. 6) Prayer - In everything, by prayer and petition
(v. 7) Peace - God's peace is beyond our understanding
(v. 8) Focus - Think of Godly things
(v. 8) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Think about what is pure
(v. 8) Righteousness - Think about what is right
(v. 12) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - God is our strength
(v. 12) Contentment - Content in every situation from God's strength
(v. 13) Contentment - Content in every situation from God's strength
(v. 13) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - I can do everything through him who gives me strength
(v. 13) Work - I can do everything through him who gives me strength
(v. 15) Giving / Contribution - Philippians - only church that shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving
(v. 18) Giving / Contribution - Giving to others in pleasing to God
(v. 18) Pleasing God - Giving to others in pleasing to God
(v. 19) Contentment - God will meet all your needs
(v. 19) Giving / Contribution - God will meet all your needs

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) To Live is Christ - Joy and Crown (2010-03-21)
(v. 4) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 4) To Live is Christ - Rejoice Always (2010-03-22)
(v. 5) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 5) To Live is Christ - Rejoice Always (2010-03-22)
(v. 6) Mind Change - Help (2011-10-25)
(v. 6) Proverbs on Laziness (part II) (2011-09-30)
(v. 6) NT Commands (part II) (2011-03-09)
(v. 6) To Live is Christ - Anxious About Nothing (2010-03-23)
(v. 6) Teach Us To Pray - Surrender (2008-09-03)
(v. 6) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 6) Day 4 - Learning to Pray (2011-12-07)
(v. 6) Gratitude (part II) (2011-11-29)
(v. 7) To Live is Christ - Anxious About Nothing (2010-03-23)
(v. 7) Promises of God - Hearts at Peace (2009-03-26)
(v. 7) Teach Us To Pray - Surrender (2008-09-03)
(v. 7) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 7) Day 4 - Learning to Pray (2011-12-07)
(v. 8) To Live is Christ - Mind Change (2010-03-24)
(v. 8) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 9) Purpose Driven Life - Balancing Your Life (part 1) (2008-07-18)
(v. 9) To Live is Christ - Mind Change (2010-03-24)
(v. 9) Followup - Being Discipled: Imitation & Indignation (2011-01-15)
(v. 10) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 11) Contentment (2015-02-28)
(v. 11) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 12) Contentment (2015-02-28)
(v. 12) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Money - Root of All Evil?, part 2 (2008-05-10)
(v. 12) Kingdom First - Only One Master (2010-01-25)
(v. 12) Desire's Journey - Letting Go (part 2) (2010-07-25)
(v. 12) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 12) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 13) Kingdom First - Only One Master (2010-01-25)
(v. 13) Blessings In Christ (part VIII) (2012-03-12)
(v. 13) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 13) Heart of Friendship (part 2) (2010-04-26)
(v. 13) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 14) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 15) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 16) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 16) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 17) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 17) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 18) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 18) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 19) Blessings In Christ (part VIII) (2012-03-12)
(v. 19) Hurtful Examples and Lies (2013-08-27)
(v. 19) Teach Us To Pray - God Enjoys Talking to Us (2008-08-30)
(v. 19) Man of Prayer - YHWH-jireh (2008-10-10)
(v. 19) Mind Change - God will provide (2011-10-22)
(v. 19) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 19) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 20) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 22) To Live is Christ - From Trials to Triumph (2010-03-05)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 2) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 3) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 4) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 5) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 6) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 7) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 8) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 10) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 11) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 12) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 13) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)

Definition(s):
Clement (Klem-ent): mild; good; merciful
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Syntyche (Sin-tyke-e): that speaks or discourses
Thessalonica (Thess-al-on-eye-ka): victory against the Thessalians
Euodia (Eu-oh-dee-a):
Philippians (Fill-ipp-ee-ans):
So (Soh):