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Philippians Outline

      • Unity, rejoicing, proper thoughts (1-9)

        • Do not be anxious over anything (6, 7)

      • Appreciation for Philippians’ gifts (10-20)

      • Final greetings (21-23)

Philippians 4:1

Marginal References

  • +1Th 2:19
  • +Php 1:27

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    6/1/1975, pp. 343-344

    5/15/1954, pp. 311-312

  • Publications Index

    w75 343-344; w54 311

Philippians 4:2

Marginal References

  • +Ro 15:5, 6; 1Co 1:10; 2Co 13:11; Php 2:2; 1Pe 3:8

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    8/2019, pp. 9-10

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 768

    The Watchtower (Study),

    11/2016, pp. 14-15

    The Watchtower,

    1/15/2003, p. 20

    10/15/1999, p. 14

    8/15/1993, p. 20

    10/15/1983, pp. 8-9

    9/1/1981, pp. 18-19

    6/1/1981, p. 19

    6/1/1975, pp. 343-344

    5/15/1965, pp. 296-298

    Live Forever, pp. 232-233

  • Publications Index

    w19.08 9-10; it-1 768; w16.11 14-15; w03 1/15 20; w99 10/15 14; w93 8/15 20; pe 232-233;

    w83 10/15 8-9; w81 6/1 19; w81 9/1 18-19; w75 343-344; ad 535; w65 297

Philippians 4:3

Footnotes

  • *

    Lit., “genuine yokefellow.”

  • *

    Or “who have struggled hard.”

Marginal References

  • +Ps 69:28; Lu 10:20

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 356, 481

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 1216

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1992, p. 20

    9/1/1987, p. 29

    9/1/1981, pp. 18-19

    3/15/1981, p. 19

    6/1/1975, p. 344

    5/15/1965, pp. 296-298

  • Publications Index

    w22.09 15-16; it-1 356, 481; it-2 1216; w92 11/15 20; w87 9/1 29;

    w81 3/15 19; w81 9/1 18-19; w75 344; w65 297

Philippians 4:4

Marginal References

  • +Ps 64:10; 1Th 5:16

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    4/15/2011, p. 20

    7/1/2009, p. 12

    7/15/2008, p. 29

    4/15/1995, p. 9

    9/1/1994, pp. 13-18

    6/1/1980, p. 14

    9/15/1974, p. 576

    2/1/1966, p. 86

    6/1/1965, pp. 329-331

    6/1/1962, p. 349

  • Publications Index

    w11 4/15 20; w09 7/1 12; w08 7/15 29; w95 4/15 9; w94 9/1 13-18;

    w80 6/1 14; w74 576; w66 86; w65 330; w62 349

Philippians 4:5

Marginal References

  • +Tit 3:2; Jas 3:17

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    12/2021, pp. 29-30

    Close to Jehovah, p. 224

    The Watchtower,

    7/1/2009, p. 12

    7/15/2008, p. 29

    3/15/2008, p. 3

    11/1/2006, pp. 6-7

    12/1/1998, pp. 14-15

    9/1/1994, p. 14

    8/1/1994, pp. 15, 20

    12/15/1990, pp. 22-23

    9/15/1988, pp. 29-30

    6/15/1982, p. 25

    10/1/1972, pp. 592-593

    9/1/1965, pp. 523-525

    2/1/1962, pp. 81-83

    3/1/1960, pp. 137-139

    Awake!,

    9/22/1987, p. 26

  • Publications Index

    cl 224; w21.12 29-30; w09 7/1 12; w08 3/15 3; w08 7/15 29; w06 11/1 6-7; w98 12/1 14-15; w94 8/1 15, 20; w94 9/1 14; w90 12/15 22-23; yp 45-46; w88 9/15 29-30; g87 9/22 26;

    w82 6/15 25; fl 113; w72 593; w65 524; w62 82; g61 9/8 18; w60 138

Philippians 4:6

Marginal References

  • +Mt 6:25; Lu 12:22
  • +Joh 16:23; Ro 12:12; 1Pe 5:6, 7

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Bible Verses Explained, article 13

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 9

    The Watchtower (Study),

    2/2020, p. 22

    Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook,

    6/2019, p. 6

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 119

    The Watchtower (Study),

    8/2017, pp. 10-11

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/2009, pp. 3-4

    7/1/2009, p. 12

    3/15/2008, pp. 13-14

    9/1/2006, pp. 27, 28-29

    6/1/2001, p. 9

    7/15/2000, p. 6

    3/15/1999, p. 23

    1/15/1999, p. 18

    11/15/1994, p. 22

    9/1/1994, pp. 14-15

    3/15/1992, p. 22

    11/1/1988, p. 30

    2/15/1988, pp. 11, 12-13, 15

    11/1/1980, pp. 13-17

    6/1/1980, p. 14

    8/15/1973, p. 512

    6/1/1973, p. 337

    9/1/1972, p. 543

    6/1/1972, p. 336

    8/1/1967, pp. 459-461

    2/15/1965, pp. 99-100

    8/1/1964, p. 463

    5/1/1964, pp. 279-281

    2/15/1963, pp. 115-117

    10/15/1960, pp. 611-612

    6/15/1958, pp. 381-382

    Awake!,

    7/22/2001, pp. 14-15

    7/8/1982, p. 12

    5/22/1978, p. 7

    8/22/1974, p. 19

  • Publications Index

    ijwbv article 13; lff lesson 9; w20.02 22; mwb19.06 6; it-1 119; w17.08 10-11; w09 7/1 12; w09 11/15 3-4; w08 3/15 13-14; w06 9/1 27-29; w01 6/1 9; g01 7/22 14-15; w00 7/15 6; w99 1/15 18; w99 3/15 23; w94 9/1 14-15; w94 11/15 22; w92 3/15 22; w88 2/15 11-13, 15; w88 11/1 30;

    g82 7/8 12; w80 6/1 14; w80 11/1 13-17; g78 5/22 7; g74 8/22 19; w73 337; w73 512; w72 336, 543; w67 460; w65 99; w64 280, 463; g64 3/22 28; w63 116; w60 611; w58 381

Philippians 4:7

Footnotes

  • *

    Or “your minds; your thoughts.”

Marginal References

  • +Joh 16:33; Ro 5:1
  • +Col 3:15

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Bible Verses Explained, article 13

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 9

    The Watchtower (Study),

    4/2019, pp. 8, 13

    The Watchtower (Study),

    10/2018, p. 28

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 119

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 592

    The Watchtower (Study),

    8/2017, pp. 8-12

    The Watchtower,

    7/1/2009, pp. 10-12

    3/15/2008, pp. 13-14

    7/15/2000, p. 6

    3/15/1999, p. 23

    4/15/1997, pp. 5-6

    12/15/1994, p. 32

    11/15/1994, p. 22

    9/1/1994, p. 15

    12/15/1993, pp. 14-16

    3/15/1992, p. 22

    3/1/1991, pp. 15-16

    12/15/1990, p. 22

    11/1/1988, p. 30

    2/15/1988, pp. 16-20

    7/1/1985, p. 13

    9/1/1984, p. 13

    11/1/1980, pp. 17-22

    4/15/1979, p. 21

    9/1/1977, p. 516

    8/15/1973, p. 512

    6/1/1973, p. 337

    8/1/1967, pp. 459-461

    5/1/1964, pp. 279-281

    3/15/1963, pp. 188-190

    4/1/1953, pp. 201-203

    4/1/1950, pp. 101-103

    Awake!,

    7/22/2001, pp. 14-15

    8/22/1974, p. 19

  • Publications Index

    ijwbv article 13; lff lesson 9; w19.04 8, 13; w18.10 28; it-1 119; it-2 592; w17.08 8-12; w09 7/1 11-12; w08 3/15 13-14; g01 7/22 14-15; w00 7/15 6; w99 3/15 23; w97 4/15 5-6; w94 9/1 15; w94 11/15 22; w94 12/15 32; w93 12/15 14-16; w92 3/15 22; w91 3/1 15-16; w90 12/15 22; w88 2/15 16-20; w88 11/1 30;

    w85 7/1 13; w84 9/1 13; w80 11/1 17-22; w79 4/15 21; w77 516; g74 8/22 19; w73 337; w73 512; ad 1280; w67 460; g65 3/8 16; w64 280; w63 189; g62 2/22 7; w53 202; w50 102

Philippians 4:8

Footnotes

  • *

    Or “pure.”

  • *

    Or “thinking about; meditating on.”

Marginal References

  • +Col 3:2

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 41

    Remain in God’s Love, pp. 83-84

    “God’s Love,” pp. 71-72

    The Watchtower,

    9/15/2003, pp. 11-13

    7/15/1995, p. 22

    9/1/1994, p. 15

    6/15/1994, pp. 15-16

    11/1/1989, pp. 14-15

    10/15/1989, p. 16

    4/15/1985, p. 18

    12/15/1980, p. 5

    3/15/1977, p. 165

    10/1/1973, p. 595

    9/1/1973, p. 540

    8/15/1973, p. 512

    8/1/1973, p. 479

    6/1/1973, pp. 328-329

    6/15/1968, pp. 355-356

    9/1/1967, pp. 532-533

    8/1/1967, pp. 459-461

    11/15/1965, pp. 692-694

    11/15/1964, pp. 695-697

    6/15/1963, pp. 371-372

    3/15/1963, pp. 188-190

    11/15/1962, pp. 703-704

    7/1/1962, pp. 412-413, 414-415

    6/15/1961, pp. 371-373

    6/1/1961, pp. 337-339

    1/15/1960, pp. 43-45

    8/1/1957, pp. 469-471

    7/1/1957, pp. 407-409

    11/1/1956, pp. 657-658

    8/15/1955, pp. 508-509

    3/15/1952, pp. 182-184

    Awake!,

    5/22/1997, p. 8

    11/22/1972, p. 4

    Kingdom Ministry,

    8/1981, p. 1

  • Publications Index

    ijwbv article 31; w22.10 9; lff lessons 41, 51; lvs 83-84; lv 71-72; w03 9/15 11-13; g97 5/22 8; w95 7/15 22; w94 6/15 15-16; w94 9/1 15; w89 10/15 16; w89 11/1 15;

    w85 4/15 18; km 8/81 1; w80 12/15 5; fl 34; w77 165; w73 329; w73 479; w73 512; w73 540; w73 595; g72 11/22 4; w68 356; w67 460, 533; w65 693; w64 696; g64 6/22 4; w63 189, 372; g63 1/8 4; w62 412, 415, 704; w61 338, 372; w60 44; g59 7/22 4; w57 408, 470; w56 657; w55 509; w52 183

Philippians 4:9

Marginal References

  • +Php 3:17

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/2005, pp. 24-25

    9/1/1994, p. 18

    10/15/1989, p. 16

    11/1/1980, p. 13

    6/1/1973, pp. 328-329

    5/1/1967, pp. 279-280

    3/15/1963, pp. 188-190

    1/1/1963, pp. 16-18

  • Publications Index

    w05 7/15 24-25; w94 9/1 18; w89 10/15 16;

    w80 11/1 13; w73 329; w67 279; g64 6/22 4; w63 17, 189; yb63 23

Philippians 4:10

Marginal References

  • +2Co 11:8, 9

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/1982, pp. 8-9

  • Publications Index

    w82 6/15 8-9

Philippians 4:11

Footnotes

  • *

    Or “content.”

Marginal References

  • +1Ti 6:6, 8; Heb 13:5

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    6/1/2003, pp. 8-11

    3/1/1981, p. 4

    2/15/1975, p. 124

    9/15/1973, p. 573

    7/1/1965, p. 409

    4/1/1961, pp. 212-214

    Awake!,

    11/22/1972, p. 4

    3/8/1972, p. 4

  • Publications Index

    w03 6/1 8-11;

    w81 3/1 4; w75 124; w73 573; g72 3/8 4; g72 11/22 4; w65 409; w61 213

Philippians 4:12

Marginal References

  • +1Co 4:11; 2Co 6:4, 10; 11:27

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 836

    The Watchtower,

    6/1/2003, pp. 8-11

    6/15/2001, p. 7

    12/15/1982, pp. 28-30

    8/1/1976, p. 472

    7/1/1965, p. 409

    4/1/1961, pp. 212-214

    Awake!,

    3/8/1972, p. 4

  • Publications Index

    it-2 836; w03 6/1 8-11; w01 6/15 7;

    w82 12/15 28-30; w76 472; g72 3/8 4; ad 1429; w65 409; w61 213

Philippians 4:13

Marginal References

  • +Isa 40:29; 2Co 4:7; 12:9, 10

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Bible Verses Explained, article 20

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 40

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 937

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/2001, p. 7

    2/1/1992, p. 32

    9/1/1990, p. 30

    7/1/1986, pp. 27-28

    4/15/1985, pp. 15-16

    5/15/1984, pp. 14-15

    12/15/1982, pp. 28-30

    8/1/1976, p. 472

    9/1/1974, pp. 522-523, 534

    6/1/1974, p. 344

    6/15/1973, p. 375

    7/15/1964, pp. 429-430

    6/1/1963, pp. 331-333

    3/1/1963, pp. 151-152

    11/15/1962, pp. 675-676, 703-704

    8/15/1962, p. 484

    4/1/1962, p. 215

    7/15/1961, pp. 435-436

    4/1/1961, pp. 212-214

    2/15/1960, pp. 102-104

    Kingdom Ministry,

    4/1972, p. 3

  • Publications Index

    ijwbv article 20; lff lessons 40, 59; it-1 937; w01 6/15 7; w92 2/1 32; w90 9/1 30; w86 7/1 27-28;

    w85 4/15 15-16; w84 5/15 15; w82 12/15 28-30; w76 472; w74 344; w74 522-523, 534; w73 375; km 4/72 3; w64 430; g64 11/8 4; w63 152, 332; w62 215, 484, 676, 704; w61 213, 436; w60 103

Philippians 4:14

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 1126

  • Publications Index

    it-2 1126

Philippians 4:15

Marginal References

  • +2Co 11:8, 9

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1980, p. 10

    7/1/1976, pp. 397-398

  • Publications Index

    w80 5/1 10; w76 397-398

Philippians 4:16

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1980, p. 10

    7/1/1976, pp. 397-398

    5/1/1963, pp. 274-275

  • Publications Index

    w80 5/1 10; w76 397-398; w63 275

Philippians 4:18

Marginal References

  • +Php 2:25
  • +Ex 29:18

Philippians 4:19

Marginal References

  • +2Co 9:8

Philippians 4:22

Marginal References

  • +Php 1:12, 13

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 383

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/2013, p. 16

    3/1/2011, p. 23

    12/1/1998, p. 12

    10/1/1972, p. 592

    “All Scripture,” p. 224

  • Publications Index

    it-1 383; w13 2/15 16; w11 3/1 23; w98 12/1 12; si 224;

    w72 592; ad 273; qm55 278

Philippians 4:23

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/2012, p. 18

    Kingdom Ministry,

    11/1994, p. 2

  • Publications Index

    w12 2/15 18; km 11/94 2

Parallel Translations

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General

Phil. 4:11Th 2:19
Phil. 4:1Php 1:27
Phil. 4:2Ro 15:5, 6; 1Co 1:10; 2Co 13:11; Php 2:2; 1Pe 3:8
Phil. 4:3Ps 69:28; Lu 10:20
Phil. 4:4Ps 64:10; 1Th 5:16
Phil. 4:5Tit 3:2; Jas 3:17
Phil. 4:6Mt 6:25; Lu 12:22
Phil. 4:6Joh 16:23; Ro 12:12; 1Pe 5:6, 7
Phil. 4:7Joh 16:33; Ro 5:1
Phil. 4:7Col 3:15
Phil. 4:8Col 3:2
Phil. 4:9Php 3:17
Phil. 4:102Co 11:8, 9
Phil. 4:111Ti 6:6, 8; Heb 13:5
Phil. 4:121Co 4:11; 2Co 6:4, 10; 11:27
Phil. 4:13Isa 40:29; 2Co 4:7; 12:9, 10
Phil. 4:152Co 11:8, 9
Phil. 4:18Php 2:25
Phil. 4:18Ex 29:18
Phil. 4:192Co 9:8
Phil. 4:22Php 1:12, 13
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New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
Philippians 4:1-23

To the Philippians

4 Consequently, my brothers whom I love and long for, my joy and crown,+ stand firm+ in this way in the Lord, my beloved ones.

2 I urge Eu·oʹdi·a and I urge Synʹty·che to be of the same mind in the Lord.+ 3 Yes, I request you also, as a true fellow worker,* to keep assisting these women who have striven* side by side with me for the good news, along with Clement as well as the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.+

4 Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say, Rejoice!+ 5 Let your reasonableness+ become known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious over anything,+ but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God;+ 7 and the peace+ of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts+ and your mental powers* by means of Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste,* whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy, continue considering* these things.+ 9 The things that you learned as well as accepted and heard and saw in connection with me, practice these,+ and the God of peace will be with you.

10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you have renewed your concern for me.+ Though you were concerned about me, you lacked opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I am saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be self-sufficient* regardless of my circumstances.+ 12 I know how to be low on provisions+ and how to have an abundance. In everything and in all circumstances I have learned the secret of both how to be full and how to hunger, both how to have an abundance and how to do without. 13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.+

14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my tribulation. 15 In fact, you Phi·lipʹpi·ans also know that after you first learned the good news, when I departed from Mac·e·doʹni·a, not a congregation shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone;+ 16 for while I was in Thes·sa·lo·niʹca, you sent something to me for my need not just once but twice. 17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I want the fruitage that brings more credit to your account. 18 However, I have everything I need and even more. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from E·paph·ro·diʹtus+ what you sent, a sweet fragrance,+ an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 In turn my God will fully supply all your need+ according to his riches in glory by means of Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

21 Give my greetings to every holy one in union with Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings. 22 All the holy ones, but especially those of the household of Caesar,+ send you their greetings.

23 The undeserved kindness of the Lord Jesus Christ be with the spirit you show.

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