My brothers and sisters, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. And I ask you also, my true partner, help these women, who have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to all. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which is above all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.