Philippians 4:2-9 - Exhortation, Encouragement, And Prayer

² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be like-minded in [fellowship with] the Lord. ³ Yes, and I am asking you also, [my] faithful partner [Note: This person is unknown, but may have been one of Paul's preacher companions], help those women, for they have worked hard with me in [spreading] the Gospel, along with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]. ⁴ Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ You should let your gentleness be known to all people. The Lord is near. [Note: This "nearness" could refer to Christ's second coming or to His nearness to His people in a spiritual sense]. ⁶ Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God. ⁷ And [when you do], the peace from God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and thoughts [from anxiety] in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it]. ⁹ You people should do those things which you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and [then] the God [who gives] peace will be with you.