Editing Epistle to the Philippians (section)

==4:2-4:23==
In Chapter 4, Paul urges the Philippians to resolve conflicts within their fellowship.<ref>{{Bibleverse|Phil|4:2–3}}</ref> In the latter part of the chapter ('''Letter A'''), Paul expresses his gratitude for the gifts that the Philippians had sent him, and assures them that God will reward them for their generosity.<ref>{{Bibleverse|Phil|4:15–20}}</ref>

Throughout the epistle there is a sense of optimism. Paul is hopeful that he will be released, and on this basis he promises to send Timothy to the Philippians for ministry,<ref>{{Bibleverse|Phil|2:19–23}}</ref> and also expects to pay them a personal visit.<ref>{{Bibleverse|Phil|2:24}}</ref>

===Last appeal for harmony (4:2–3)===
Paul asks the two ''diakonoi'', [[Euodia and Syntyche]], female leaders of different house-groups in [[Philippi]], "to be of the same mind" (to think, ''phronein'', "the same").{{sfn|Murray|2007|p=1189}}

Verse 4:3 is translated:
:''And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who laboured with me in the gospel, with [[Clement (Bible)|Clement]] also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.''<ref>{{bibleverse|Philippians|4:3|NKJV}}</ref>
Paul addresses one of the leaders responsible for the church.<ref>[https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204&version=BDS La Bible du Semeur], footnote ''b'' at Philippians 4:3</ref> Benson suggests he is probably addressing [[Silas]], "for Silas had been his yoke-fellow at the very place".<ref name=Benson />

===Last call to joy, peace, and right thinking in Christ (4:4–9)===
According to Paul, the cure of the troubles in the church is to recall "the charismatic joy of their first coming to faith", just as he told the [[Thessaloniki|Thessalonian]] church that "in spite of persecutions you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit" ({{bibleverse|1 Thessalonians|1:6|KJV}}).{{sfn|Murray|2007|p=1189}}

===Paul's attitude to gifts received and last greetings (4:10–23)===
Paul acknowledges the support from the church in Philippi, describing it as "a sacrifice pleasing to God", and prays that God will take care of their needs, before closing the epistle with a mention of "Caesar's household" ("the emperor's household") in verse 22, probably as a hint (cf. {{bibleverse|Philippians|1:13|KJV}}) of the success Paul in obtaining Praetorian contacts.{{sfn|Murray|2007|p=1190}}

Verse 4:13 is given in the New King James Version:
:'' I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.''<ref>{{bibleverse|Philippians|4:13|NKJV}} [[New King James Version|NKJV]]</ref>
The Greek word {{lang|grc|Χριστῷ}} (''Christō'', "Christ") is found in the majority<ref>Note [b] on Philippians 4:13 in [[New English Translation|NET Bible]]</ref> of older manuscripts,<ref>[[Codex Sinaiticus|א]]2 [[Codex Claromontanus|D]]2 <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Codex Augiensis|F]] [[Codex Boernerianus|G]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> [[Codex Athous Lavrensis|Ψ]] [[Uncial 075|075]] 1175 1241 1505 1881 2464 M al sy Hier</ref> but others lack explicit reference, so are rendered as "him".<ref>[[Codex Sinaiticus|א]]* [[Codex Alexandrinus|A]] [[Codex Vaticanus|B]] [[Codex Claromontanus|D]]* [[Codex Freerianus|I]] [[Minuscule 33|33]] [[Minuscule 1739|1739]] [[List of New Testament Latin manuscripts|lat]] [[Bible translations into Coptic|co]] [[Clement of Alexandria|Cl]]</ref>