Philippians 4:1-23 Paul Thanks Philippians for Giving Him What was Needed

 

Paul Thanks Philippians for Giving Him What was Needed

Philippians 4:1-23     Epistle of Paul to the Philippians [in Smaller Chunks]

Therefore, my dearly beloved & longed for brethren, [a.k.a. fellow-believers,] my joy & crown. My dearly beloved, [also] stand [strong] in the Lord. I [urge:] Euodias, & Syntyche, that they [are] of the same mind [about] the Lord. [Philippians 2:2 You fulfill my joy, [so] that you [are] like-minded, having the same love, & being [united as] one, of one accord, [a.k.a. in agreement,] [with] one mind.]

And I also [request] [from] you, true yoke-fellows, [a.k.a. fellow warriors in the faith,] help those women, [who labored] with me in [sharing] the Gospel [about Jesus Christ, along] with Clement, & also with my other fellow-laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life. [Revelation 3:5 He, [who overcomes,] the same [person,] shall be clothed in white [garments.] And I won't blot out his name [from] the Book of Life, but I will confess his name [in front of] My Father, & before His Angels.]

Rejoice in the Lord always, & again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation, [a.k.a. balance in all things,] be known to all men. The Lord is at hand, [a.k.a. near.] Be [anxious about] nothing; but let your requests be made known to God in everything, by prayer & [petitions,] with [giving thanks.]

And the peace of God, which [passes] all understanding, shall keep your hearts & minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, [whatever] things are:True; Honest, Just, [a.k.a. Fair;] Pure; Lovely; of Good [News;] if [there's anything] [with] Virtue, & [it's Praise-worthy,] think [about] these things.

Do those things, which you have both: heard; received, learned; & seen [within] me, & the God of Peace shall be with you. But I greatly [rejoice] in the Lord, now that the last of your care for me [in providing what was needed] [has] flourished again, [of which,] [you previously planned to provide, for my] [care,] but you lacked [the] opportunity [to do so.]

Not that I speak in [regard] [to those things that I needed, because] I have learned to be content [with it,] in [whatever] state I am. I know how to be both: abased, [a.k.a. humbled,]  & I know how to abound, [a.k.a. flourish.]

I am instructed everywhere & in all things to be both: full, & to be hungry, to both: abound, & to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ, [Who strengthens] me.

[Still,] you have done well, [& have shared what was needed during] my affliction. Now, you Philippians also know, that in the beginning of [my sharing the] Gospel [about Christ,] no church communicated with me [about] giving & receiving [what was needed,] when I departed from Macedonia, but only you.

For even in Thessalonica, you sent [what was necessary] once, & [then] again, [providing for] my [necessities.] Not because I desire a gift: but I desire that [the] fruit [produced of new believers in Jesus Christ,] may abound [on] account [of] [you.]

But I have all [I need,] & abound. I am full, having received [from] Epaphroditus the things [that] were sent from you, [like an offering] of a sweet [smelling] [aroma,] a sacrifice acceptable, & well-pleasing to God. [Romans 12:1 Therefore, I [urge] you brethren, [through] the mercies of God, which is your reasonable service, that you present your bodies, a living sacrifice, holy & acceptable to God.]

But my God shall supply all your [needs,] according to His [richness, through] Christ Jesus in glory.] Now, to God, our Father, [is] glory forever & ever. Amen.

Salute [all] [of the Lord God's] [saints] [who believe] in Christ Jesus. The brethren, [who] are with me, greet you.

All [of the Lord God's] saints, salute, [a.k.a. welcome,] you, [especially those, who] are [from] Caesar's household. [May] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all [of] You. Amen.

Philippians 3:1-21 We Rejoice in Christ Jesus & Have No Confidence in Worldly Flesh

 

We Rejoice in Christ Jesus & Have No Confidence in Worldly Flesh

Philippians 3:1-21     Epistle of Paul to the Philippians [in Smaller Chunks]

Finally, my brethren, [a.k.a. fellow-believers,] rejoice in the Lord. [As for] me, to write the same things to you, indeed, isn't grievous, but it's for your [safety.] Beware of: dogs; & [who work what is:] evil. [Acts 20:29-30 For I know this, that after my [departure,] grievous, [a.k.a. savage,] wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock [of Christians.] Also, men of your own selves shall arise, speaking perverse, [a.k.a. deceiving,] things, to draw away [the] disciples after them.]

And beware of [those of] the concision, [a.k.a. who require all Christians to get circumcised.] [Romans 2:28-29 For he isn't a Jew, [who] is one [on the outside;] & neither is that circumcision, which is [only] [on the outside,] in the flesh. But he is a Jew, [who] is one [inside,] & circumcision [isn't] that in the letter [of the Law, but inwardly within] the heart, & in the spirit, whose praise isn't [from] men, but [from] God.]

For we [who] worship God in the Spirit, & rejoice in Christ Jesus, & have no confidence in [Salvation through the circumcised] flesh, are [also considered like] the circumcision.

[Although] I might also have confidence in the [worldly] flesh, If any other man [thinks] he [has] [a reason] [in which] he might trust in the flesh, I [have even] more. [I was:] circumcised the 8th day, & [am] [from] the stock of Israel, & [from] the tribe of Benjamin, [a] Hebrew, [among] the Hebrews, & as [related] to the Law [of Moses,] a Pharisee.

[Related] [to my] zeal, [I] [persecuted] [those believers of Christ, of the] church, [about] [their] righteousness, [according to] the Law [of Moses,] in which [I was considered to be] blameless, [a.k.a. without fault in this matter.]

But what things were [a] gain to me, I [consider] those [as a] loss for Christ. [Yes, without a doubt,] I [consider] all things, but dung, for the knowledge of the [excellence] of Christ Jesus, my Lord. For Whom I have suffered the loss of all things, [so] that I may win, [a.k.a. gain,] Christ [as my Savior.]

And not having [my] own righteousness, which is [by] the Law, but found in [Jesus Christ,] that [righteousness] which is through the faith [in] Christ. The righteousness which is [from] God, [through] faith. [Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant, [a.k.a. unaware,] of God's righteousness, & going [around] to establish their own righteousness, having not submitted, [a.k.a. yielded,] themselves to the righteousness of God.]

[So] that I may know [the Lord God,] & the power of His Resurrection. [I have through] the fellowship of [Christ's] sufferings, [been changed] [through] His death. [Ephesians 1:19-20 And what is: the exceeding greatness of [God's] power [toward] us, who believe [in Jesus Christ] according to the working of His mighty power, [a.k.a. miracles.] Which [God brought about through] Christ, when He raised [Jesus] [up] from the dead, & [put] Him at His Own right hand [side] in heavenly places.]

If by any means, I might [be blessed with] the Resurrection of the Dead. Not as though, I had already [been considered worthy of it, or was] already [considered] [perfected:] but I follow after [Him,] if I [might understand] Christ Jesus, for [Whom,] I [have] also [been] apprehended, [a.k.a. arrested.]

Brethren, I [don't consider] myself to have [fully] [understood:] but this one thing I do [know,] [forget] those things [that] are [in the past,] & reaching [forward] to those things which are before, [a.k.a. in front of] [us.] [Acts 1:7-9 And [Jesus Christ] said to them, It isn't for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father [has] put in His Own power. But you shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost, [a.k.a. Holy Spirit, has] come upon you. And you shall be [My] witnesses both in: Jerusalem, & in all Judaea, [a.k.a. Judea,] & in Samaria, & to the [furthest parts] of the earth. And when [Christ] had spoken these things, while they [watched,] a cloud received Him & He was taken up, out of their sight.]

I press, [a.k.a. push,] toward the mark, [a.k.a. finish line,] for the prize, [which is] the high calling of God, [through] Christ Jesus, [to share my faith in Him with the Gentiles.]

Therefore, let us, [think the same,] as many as [are perfected, a.k.a. mature Christians.] And if any [of] you [think] otherwise, God shall reveal even this to you.

[Still,] let us: walk, [a.k.a. follow,] by the same [rules] & [think] the same thing, [a.k.a. being like-minded,] [about what] we have already attained, [a.k.a. accomplished.]

Brethren, be followers together [like] me, & mark them, [a.k.a. note those, who follow like] you have [followed] us for an [example.] (For I have told you often, & now tell you even [while] weeping, [that many who also follow] are the enemies of the cross of Christ. [Those] whose end is destruction, & whose belly, [a.k.a. stomach,] is their [god,] & [whose minds] [are focused on] earthly things, & whose glory, [a.k.a. boasting,] is their shame.)

For our conversation is [focused on] heaven; from [where] we also look for the [Savior,] the Lord Jesus Christ. Who shall change our vile, [a.k.a. wicked,] body, [so] that it may be fashioned [similar] to His glorious body, according to the [work, by which Jesus Christ] is even able to subdue all things to Himself, [a.k.a. bring all things under His control.]

[1 Corinthians 15:52-53 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, the dead shall be raised [uncorruptible, a.k.a. without decay,] [when] the last [trumpet blast sounds,] & we shall be changed. For [what is:] corruptible, [a.k.a. able to decay,] must put on [what isn't] [corruptible.] And [what is:] mortal, must put on immortality.]

Philippians 2:1-30 Paul Hopes to Send Timothy & Epaphroditus to Them

 

Paul Hopes to Send Timothy & Epaphroditus to Them

Philippians 2:1-30     Epistle of Paul to the Philippians [in Smaller Chunks]

Therefore, if there [is] any consolation, [a.k.a. comfort, through] Christ; if [there's] comfort [through] love; if [there's] any fellowship [from] [those who have the Holy] Spirit; & if [there's] any [affection] & [mercy;] you, fulfill my joy. [So] that you [are] like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, [a.k.a. united in agreement, with] one mind.

Let nothing be done through: strife, [a.k.a. discord,] & vain-glory, [a.k.a. worthless boasting,] but [with humble minds.] Let each [care] [about the] other [more] than themselves. [Don't] [let] every man look [after] his own things, but every man [should] also [look after] the things of others.

Let this mind, [a.k.a. way of thinking,] be [within] you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Who, being in the [image] of God, thought it [wasn't] [a] [crime] to be equal with God. [Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, [according to] Our likeness. And let them have dominion, [a.k.a. authority,] over the: fish of the sea; [birds] of the air; cattle, [a.k.a. livestock;] & over all the earth, & over every creeping thing that [creeps] upon the earth.]

But made Himself of no reputation, [a.k.a. humble.] And took upon [Himself] the [image] of a servant, & was made in the likeness of men. And being found in [the] [image like] a man, He humbled Himself, & became obedient [until] death, even the death [on] the cross. *[For this reason,] God [has] also highly exalted [Jesus Christ,] & [has] [given] Him a Name which is above every name. [Acts 4:12 Neither is there Salvation in any other. For there is [no] other Name under heaven given among men, [by which] we must be saved.]

[So] that, [the] things in heaven; things [on] earth; & things under the earth, every knee should bow at the Name of Jesus. *And [so] that every tongue should confess, to the glory of God the Father, that  Jesus Chris is Lord. [Isaiah 45:23 *I have sworn by Myself, the Word [has] gone out of My mouth in Righteousness, & shall not return, [so] that every knee shall bow to Me, & every tongue shall swear, [a.k.a. testify about it.]

[For this reason,] my beloved [followers of Jesus Christ,] [since] you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, [a.k.a. while I'm here,] but [even] much more now in my absence, [a.k.a. when not here with you,] & [continued to] work out [on] your own, [sharing about the] Salvation [of Jesus Christ,] with fear, [a.k.a. respect,] & trembling. [Romans 10:9-10 That if you [shall] confess the Lord Jesus with your mouth, & [shall] believe in your heart that God [has] raised Him from the dead, you [shall] be saved. For with the heart, man [believes] [which leads] to Righteousness, & with the mouth, confession is made [which leads] to Salvation.]

For it is God, [Who works within] both [of] you to do His will & good pleasure. Do all things without [grumbling] & [disputes, so] that you may be blameless & [without causing any] [harm.] [As] the sons of God, without [fault,] in the midst of a crooked, [a.k.a. deceitful,] & perverse, [a.k.a. wicked,] nation.

Among whom you shine [like] Lights in the world, holding forth, [a.k.a. preaching,] the Word [of God that provides Everlasting] Life, [so] that I may [also] rejoice [on] the Day Christ] [returns,] that I haven't run [the race,] in vain, & neither [did I] [labor, a.k.a. work,] [sharing my faith in Jesus Christ,] in vain.

[Yet,] if [by providing] the service, [a.k.a. assistance,] of your faith [in Jesus Christ,] [I'm] offered [on the altar like a] sacrifice, I [will] rejoice with all [of] you [in] joy. For the same [reason,] you also [have] joy, & rejoice with me.

But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus, [a.k.a. Timothy,] to you shortly, [a.k.a. soon, so] that I may also be of good comfort [to you,] when I know your state, [a.k.a. condition.]

For I have no like-minded man, who will naturally, [a.k.a. automatically,] care [about] your [condition.] For all seek their own, [well-being,] & not the things which are Jesus Christ's.

But you know the proof, [a.k.a. evidence] of [Timothy,] he [has] served with me in [sharing the] Gospel [of Jesus Christ, & was] [like] a son with the father. Therefore, I [currently] hope to send [Timothy,] as soon as I shall see how it [will] go [for] me.

But I trust in the Lord, that I also, myself, shall come shortly. [Still,] I [suppose] [it's] necessary to send to you: Epaphroditus, my brother; companion; & fellow-soldier in [the] [work] [of teaching others about Jesus Christ's love for us.]

But he, & your messenger ministered to my [needs.] Because you had heard that he had been sick, he longed, [a.k.a. yearned,] after all [of] you, & was full, [a.k.a. overwhelmed, by] heaviness, [a.k.a. grief.] For he was indeed sick, [near] to death. But God had mercy on him, & not only him, but also on me, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Therefore, I sent him [very] carefully, [so] that when you see him again, you may rejoice, & that I may be less sorrowful. Therefore, receive, [a.k.a. welcome,] him with all gladness in the Lord, & hold [him] in [high regard.]

Because he was [close] to death, for the work of [sharing his faith in] Christ, & not regarding, [a.k.a. risking,] his life, to supply for me, [what needs I had, that] your service toward me [lacked.] [Philippians 4:12 I know how to be both abased, [a.k.a. humbled,] & how to abound, [a.k.a. flourish.] I am instructed everywhere & in all things to be both: full, & to be hungry, to both: abound & to suffer need.]