I know what it is even to be kept low, and I know what it is to have more than enough, - in every way, and in all things, have I been let into the secret - both to be well fed, and to be hungering, both to have more than enough, and to be coming short:

And know also ye, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I came out of Macedonia, no assembly communicated anything to me in the way of giving and receiving save ye alone;

It is not the money I am anxious for; what I am anxious for is the interest that accumulates in this way to your divine credit!

For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking [specifically] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things],

[We pray for you] to live a life deserving of the Lord, pleasing to Him in every way, producing fruit in every good deed and growing in the knowledge of God.

We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed].

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God].

Take care that nobody exploits you through the pretensions of philosophy, guided by human tradition, following material ways of looking at things, instead of following Christ.

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Such people lose their connection with the head, from which the whole body through its ligaments and sinews must be governed and united if it is to grow in the divine way.

If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were still living in the world, do you submit to rules and regulations, such as,

The which things, indeed, though they have, an appearance, of wisdom, in self-devised religious observance, and lowliness of mind, and ill-treatment of body, are, in no honourable way, unto a satisfying of the flesh.

You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

You must not lie to one another. For you have stripped off your old self with its ways

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.

You masters should treat your slaves in a just and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master [who] is in heaven.

that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.

Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.

For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;

we never courted you nor any others, from an affectation of human applause. instead of making our apostolical character any ways expensive to you, as we might;

Longing for you in this way, we determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls, because you had become dear to us.

You are witnesses, with God, how holy and upright and free from all evil was our way of life among you who have faith;

You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.

exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory.

For you, Brothers, began to follow the example of the Churches of God in Judea which are in union with Jesus Christ; you, in your turn, suffering at the hands of your fellow-citizens, in the same way as those Churches did at the hands of the Jews--

That is why we wanted to come to you. Certainly I, Paul, wanted to come time and again, but Satan blocked our way.

For even when we were with you, we warned you that we were going to be persecuted, and as you know, it has turned out that way.

But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

And last of all, the prayer which we make to you from our heart and in the name of the Lord Jesus, is this: that as we made clear to you what sort of behaviour is pleasing to God, as in fact you are doing now, so you will go on in these ways, but more and more.

Each of you should know how to control his own body in a dedicated and honorable way,

Because it is God's purpose that our way of life may be not unclean but holy.

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus.

(For this we say to you in the word of the Lord, that we, the living, who remain to the coming of the Lord, are in no way to anticipate those who have fallen asleep;

for [you] yourselves well know that the day of the Lord is coming in the [same] way as a thief in the night.

For when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.

And regard them very highly, in a loving way, because of the work they do. You should live at peace with one another.

Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always keep looking for ways to show kindness to one another and everybody.

And may the God of peace himself make you holy in every way; and may your spirit and soul and body be free from all sin at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The way you are faithfully enduring [such] suffering for the kingdom of God is clear evidence that God's judgment is right in [eventually] counting you worthy of it [i.e., of entering the eternal phase of the kingdom].

That way the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus, the Messiah.

Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction [the Antichrist, the one who is destined to be destroyed],

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

and by every kind of wicked deception for those who are on the way to perdition because they did not welcome into their hearts the love of the truth, so that they might be saved.

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.

Howbeit, we charge you, brethren, - that, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, ye be withdrawing yourselves from every brother - who, in a disorderly way, doth walk, and not according to the instruction which ye received from us.

We hear, in fact, of some who are walking among you in a disorderly way, at nothing, working, yet too busily working!

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature].

As I urged you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain individuals not to teach any different doctrines,

Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;

Now we know that the Law is good, if a man uses it in the way it should be used,

This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

for they who duly discharge that office, prepare their way to a higher degree, and may promote the christian faith with the greater freedom.

Though I hope to come to you before long, I am writing to you in this way,

Through the false ways of men whose words are untrue, whose hearts are burned as with a heated iron;

for in this way it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

[to] older women as [you would to] mothers; [to] the younger women as [you would to] your sisters, in a [morally] pure way.

and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

The sins of some men are evident to the world, leading the way to your estimate of their characters, but the sins of others lag behind.

In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can't be hidden.

wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.

But people who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many unwise and pernicious ways which sink mankind in destruction and ruin.

In this way storing up for themselves the enduring riches of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,

May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well all the ways he served me in Ephesus.

Remind [people] of these [things], solemnly urging [them] before the Lord not to dispute about words. [This is] in no way beneficial [and leads to] the ruin of the hearers.

Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

Avoid profane prattle. Those who indulge in it only get deeper into irreligious ways,

and their teaching will spread like gangrene. So it is with Hymenaeus and Philetus,

For among them are those who worm their way into homes and captivate morally weak and spiritually-dwarfed women weighed down by [the burden of their] sins, easily swayed by various impulses,

And by which way Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also do these oppose the truth. Men corrupted in mind, worthless about the faith.

But they shall not force their way further, for, their folly, shall be, fully evident, unto all, - as also, that of those men, became.

But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

Whereas, wicked men and howling impostors, will force their way to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.

and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.

Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.

For, as God's steward, a minister must be of blameless life, not over-fond of having his own way, not a man of a passionate temper nor a hard drinker, not given to blows nor greedy of gain,

They must be silenced, because they are the kind of people who ruin whole families by teaching what they should not teach in order to make money in a shameful way.

Everything is clean to those who are clean, but nothing is clean to those who are corrupt and unbelieving. Indeed, their very way of thinking and their consciences have been corrupted.

In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine. They are to teach what is good,

In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely [taking life seriously].

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Urge bond-servants to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing and not talk back,

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.

instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,

To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.