1  Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, together with the overseers and ministers

2  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.

2  Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ.

3  I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

3  I give thanks to my God, with every remembrance of you,

4  always in every prayer of mine in behalf of you all, with joy,

4  always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy,

4  In all my prayers for you, I make supplication with joy,

5  for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now,

5  because of your communion in the Gospel of Christ, from the first day even until now.

6  having been persuaded of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus;

6  being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ

6  I am confident of this very thing: that he who has begun this good work in you will perfect it, unto the day of Christ Jesus.

7  just as it is right for me to think this concerning you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

7  So then, it is right for me to feel this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, and because, in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

8  For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

9  And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all perception,

9  And for this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all spiritual understanding

10  that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ,

10  so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

10  so that you may be confirmed in what is better, in order that you may be sincere and without offense on the day of Christ

11  having been filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

11  filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, in the glory and praise of God.

12  But I want you to know, brothers, that the things [which happened ]to me have come about for the advancement of the gospel,

12  Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;

12  Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel,

13  so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;

14  and most of the brothers in YHWH, having been persuaded by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.

14  and that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

15  Some indeed are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will

15  Certainly, some do so even because of envy and contention; and others, too, do so because of a good will to preach Christ.

15  While some of them preach only because of envy and strife; others preach Christ in good will and love

16  The [former ]proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

16  the one [do it] of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

17  but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

17  but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

18  What then? Nevertheless in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice; yes, and I will rejoice.

18  But what does it matter? As long as, by every means, whether under pretext or in truthfulness, Christ is announced. And about this, I rejoice, and moreover, I will continue to rejoice.

18  And I have rejoiced and still do rejoice in this: that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached.

19  For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20  according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I will be ashamed, but with utmost boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

20  by means of my own expectation and hope. For in nothing shall I be confounded. Instead, with all confidence, now just as always, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

20  Just as it is my earnest hope and expectation that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but that openly as always, so also now will Christ be magnified through my body, whether in life or death.

21  For to me, to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

21  For Christ is my life, and to die is gain.

22  But if I am to live on in the flesh, this to me will mean fruit from my labor; and what I shall choose I do not know.

22  And while I live in the flesh, for me, there is the fruit of works. But I do not know which I would choose.

22  Even if, in this life of the flesh, my labors bear fruits, I do not know what to choose.

23  For I am hard pressed by the two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, [which is] far better.

23  But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better

23  For I am constrained between the two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is the far better thing,

24  But to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

24  but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.

24  Nevertheless, for me to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

25  And having been persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

25  And having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and that I shall continue to remain with all of you, for your advancement and for your joy in the faith,

25  And this I surely know, that I shall be spared and remain for your joy and for the furtherance of your faith;

26  that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming again to you.

26  so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again.

27  Only conduct yourselves worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

27  Only let your behavior be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I return and see you, or whether, being absent, I hear about you, still you may stand firm with one spirit, with one mind, laboring together for the faith of the Gospel.

28  and not being terrified in anything by your enemies, which is to them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and this from God.

28  And in nothing be terrified by the adversaries. For what is to them is an occasion of perdition, is to you an occasion of salvation, and this is from God.

29  For to you it has been granted for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

29  because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf

30  having the same struggle which you saw in me and now you hear is in me.

30  engaging in the same struggle, of a kind which you also have seen in me, and which you now have heard from me.

30  And that you may endure such trials as those which you have seen me in, and such as you now hear that I am in.

2:1  Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and acts of compassion,

1  IF, therefore, you have found consola tion in Christ, or whole hearted love or fellowship of the Spirit or compassion and mercies,

2:2  fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit, intending the same purpose,

2  make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

2  complete my joy by having the same understanding, holding to the same charity, being of one mind, with the same sentiment.

2:3  doing nothing according to selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility, regarding one another as being better than yourselves.

3  Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.

3  Do nothing through strife or vain glory; but in humility let each regard his neighbor better than himself.

2:4  Let each of you look out not only for his own concerns, but also for the concerns of others.

4  Let no one be mindful only of his own things, but let every one be mindful of the things of his neighbor also.

4  Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

2:5  Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

5  For this understanding in you was also in Christ Jesus

5  Reason this within you which Jesus Christ also reasoned,

2:6  who, existing in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,

6  Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God

2:7  but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming to be in the likeness of men.

7  but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

7  Instead, he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and accepting the state of a man.

2:8  And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

8  He humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, even the death of the Cross.

2:9  Therefore God also has highly exalted Him, and has graciously given Him a name which is above every name,

9  Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

9  Because of this, God has also exalted him and has given him a name which is above every name,

2:10  that at the name of Jesus every knee may bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

10  that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven and [things] on earth and [things] under the earth,

10  so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,

2:11  and [that ]every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

11  and so that every tongue would confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.

2:12  So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

2:13  for it is God who is working in you, both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

13  For it is God who works in you, both so as to choose, and so as to act, in accord with his good will.

2:14  Do all things without grumbling and disputing,

14  And do everything without murmuring or hesitation.

2:15  in order that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,

15  So may you be without blame, simple sons of God, without reproof, in the midst of a depraved and perverse nation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,

2:16  holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

16  For you are to them the light of life; for my pride and glory in the day of Christ, for I have not run in vain nor labored in vain.

2:17  But even if I am being poured upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice; [yea,] and I rejoice with you all.

17  Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all

17  Moreover, if I am to be immolated because of the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and give thanks with all of you.

2:18  For the same reason you also rejoice and rejoice together with me.

18  and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.

18  Likewise you also must be happy and rejoice with me.

2:19  Now I hope in YHWH Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your circumstances.

19  But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

19  But I trust in our LORD Jesus Christ to send Ti-moÆthe-us to you soon, that I also may be at ease when I learn of your well being.

2:20  For I have no one like-minded, who will be genuinely concerned about your circumstances.

20  For I have no one here as interested as I am, who will sincerely care for your welfare;

2:21  For all seek their own interests, not the things of Christ Jesus.

21  For they all seek the things that are of themselves, not the things that are of Jesus Christ.

2:22  And you know his approved character, that as a child with his father he served as a slave for the gospel.

22  But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child [serveth] a father, [so] he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.

22  So know this evidence of him: that like a son with a father, so has he served with me in the Gospel.

2:23  Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I may see how my circumstances go.

23  Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me

23  I hope to send him to you presently, as soon as I see how it will go with me.

2:24  But I have been persuaded in YHWH that I myself will also come shortly.

24  but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.

2:25  Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my needs;

25  Now I have considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and co-worker, and fellow soldier, and an attendant to my needs, but your Apostle.

25  But right now I am forced through circumstances to send to you Epaphroditus, a brother, and assistant and co-worker with me, but he is also your apostle and one who ministers to my wants.

2:26  since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

26  For certainly, he has desired all of you, and he was saddened because you had heard that he was sick.

26  For he has been longing to see you all, and has been depressed because he knew you had heard that he had been sick.

2:27  For indeed he was sick, [and ]near death; but God showed mercy [on] him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

27  For he was sick, even unto death, but God took pity on him, and not only on him, but truly on myself also, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

2:28  Therefore I sent him more eagerly, in order that when you see him again you may have joy, and I may be less anxious.

28  I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

28  Therefore, I sent him more readily, in order that, by seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.

2:29  Receive him therefore in YHWH with the utmost joy, and hold such [ones] in honor;

29  And so, receive him with every joy in the Lord, and treat all those like him with honor.

29  Welcome him, therefore, in the LORD with all joy; and honour those who are like him

2:30  because for the work of Christ he drew near unto death, being careless with his life, in order that he might fill up that which was lacking in your service to me.

30  For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service.

3:1  Finally, my brothers, rejoice in YHWH. For me to write the same things to you is not troublesome, but for you it is safe.

1  Concerning other things, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is certainly not tiresome for me to write the same things to you, but for you, it is not necessary.

1  HENCEFORTH, my brethren, rejoice in our LORD. It does not bother me to write the same things to you, because they enlighten you.

3:2  Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the [false] circumcision!

2  Beware of dogs; beware of those who work evil; beware of those who are divisive.

2  Beware of backbiters, beware of evil workers, beware of circumcising.

3:3  For we are the [true] circumcision, worshipping by the Spirit of God, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh,

3  For we are the true people of circumcision, who worship God in Spirit, and glory in Jesus Christ, and yet do not rely on things of the flesh.

3:4  although I also [am] having confidence in the flesh. If any other [person] thinks to have confidence in the flesh, I even more

4  though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh: if any other man thinketh to have confidence in the flesh, I yet more

4  As for me, I once relied on things of the flesh. However, if a man thinks his hope is on things of the flesh, I have more hope than he has;

3:5  circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; with respect to the law, a Pharisee;

5  For I was circumcised on the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew among Hebrews. According to the law, I was a Pharisee;

5  Because I was circumcised when I was eight days old, being an Israelite by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew son of Hebrews, and according to the law a Pharisee;

3:6  with respect to zeal, persecuting the church; with respect to righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

6  according to zeal, I persecuted the Church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, I lived without blame.

6  And because, concerning zeal, I was a persecutor of the church; and according to the standards of righteousness of the law, I was blameless.

3:7  But such things as were gain to me, these I have considered loss for the sake of Christ.

7  Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

7  But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

3:8  More than that I also consider all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have sustained the loss of all things, and I consider them to be rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ

8  Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

3:9  and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through [the] faith of Christ, the righteousness [which is] of God by faith;

9  and so that you may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, the justice within faith, which is of God.

3:10  [so as] to know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,

10  So shall I know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his Passion, having been fashioned according to his death,

10  So that through this righteousness I may know Jesus and the power of his resurrection, and be a partaker of his sufferings, even to a death like his;

3:11  if in some way I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

11  if, by some means, I might attain to the resurrection which is from the dead.

11  That I may by any means attain the resurrection from the dead.

3:12  Not that I have already obtained, or have already been made perfect; but I press on, if also I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

12  It is not as though I have already received this, or were already perfect. But rather I pursue, so that by some means I might attain, that in which I have already been attained by Christ Jesus.

12  Not as though I had already attained or were already perfect; but I am striving, that I may reach that for which Jesus Christ appointed me.

3:13  Brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold; but one thing[ I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

13  My brethren, I do not consider that I have reached the goal; but this one thing I do know, forgetting those things which are behind me, I strive for those things which are before me,

3:14  I press toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

14  I pursue the destination, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.

3:15  Therefore, as many as are mature, let us think this way; and if in anything you think otherwise, even this God will reveal to you.

15  Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you

3:16  Nevertheless, to what we have attained, let us walk by the same rule, [being] of the same mind.

16  only, whereunto we have attained, by that same [rule] let us walk.

16  Yet truly, whatever point we reach, let us be of the same mind, and let us remain in the same rule.

3:17  Be fellow imitators of me, brothers, and look out for those walking this way, just as you have us for a pattern.

17  Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.

17  My brethren, be followers like me, and observe those who walk such a path, and then you will be examples as we are.

3:18  For many walk, of whom often I was speaking to you, and now even weeping I tell you, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ

18  For many persons, about whom I have often told you (and now tell you, weeping,) are walking as enemies of the cross of Christ.

18  For there are many who live otherwise, of whom I have often told you, and now I tell you with tears that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ;

3:19  whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame-who are mindful of earthly things.

19  Their end is destruction; their god is their belly; and their glory is in their shame: for they are immersed in earthly things.

3:20  For our citizenship exists in heaven, from which also we eagerly await for the Savior, YHWH Jesus Christ,

20  But our way of life is in heaven. And from heaven, too, we await the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ,

20  For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ

3:21  who will transform our lowly body, that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subject all things to Himself.

4:1  Therefore, my beloved and longed for brothers, my joy and crown, in this way stand fast in YHWH, beloved.

1  And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved.

4:2  I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in YHWH.

2  I ask Euodia, and I beg Syntyche, to have the same understanding in the Lord.

2  I beseech Euodias and I beseech Syntyche to be of one accord in our LORD.

4:3  Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women who labored together with me in the gospel, and with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

3  And I also ask you, as my genuine companion, to assist those women who have labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement and the rest of my assistants, whose names are in the Book of Life.

4:4  Rejoice in YHWH always. Again I will say, rejoice!

4  Rejoice in our LORD alway; and again I say, Rejoice.

4:5  Let your gentleness be known to all men. YHWH is at hand.

5  Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

4:6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, along with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

6  Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.

6  Do not worry over things; but always by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

4:7  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

7  And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

4:8  Finally, brothers, as many things as are true, as many as are honorable, as many as are just, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely-if there is any virtue and if there is any praise-meditate on these things.

8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

8  Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.

4:9  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you.

9  All the things that you have learned and accepted and heard and seen in me, do these. And so shall the God of peace be with you.

9  Those things, which you have learned and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

4:10  But I rejoiced in YHWH greatly that now once [again] you have revived your mindfulness on my behalf, inasmuch as indeed you were mindful, but you lacked opportunity.

10  Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly, because finally, after some time, your feelings for me have flourished again, just as you formerly felt. For you had been preoccupied.

4:11  Not that I am speaking with respect to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

11  I am not saying this as if out of need. For I have learned that, in whatever state I am, it is sufficient.

11  Nor am I saying this simply because I am in want; for I have learned to make what I have meet my needs.

4:12  I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. In every place and in all [circumstances] I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.

12  I know how to be humbled, and I know how to abound. I am prepared for anything, anywhere: either to be full or to be hungry, either to have abundance or to endure scarcity.

12  I know what it is to be poor, and I know what it is to be rich: I have gone through many things and experienced many things, both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in want.

4:13  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

13  Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.

4:14  Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my affliction.

14  Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

4:15  Now you Philippians also know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I went out from Macedonia, no church shared with me in an accounting of giving and receiving except you only.

15  And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;

15  But you also know, O Philippians, that at the beginning of the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in the plan of giving and receiving, except you alone.

4:16  Because even in Thessalonica, both once and again you sent for my need.

16  for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

16  For you even sent to Thessalonica, once, and then a second time, for what was useful to me.

4:17  Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit which is increasing to your account.

4:18  And I have all things and abound. I have been made full, having received from Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

18  But I have everything in abundance. I have been filled up, having received from Epaphroditus the things that you sent; this is an odor of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

18  I have received everything I need, and it is more than enough: I am satisfied, having received everything you sent me by Epaphroditus, and it was welcome as a fragrant perfume and a sacrifice acceptable and well pleasing to God.

4:19  And my God will supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

4:20  Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

4:21  Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.

4:22  All the saints greet you, but especially those of the household of Caesar.

22  The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.

4:23  The grace of YHWH Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

23  May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.