8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are atrue, whatever things arebnoble, whatever things arecjust, dwhatever things are pure, whatever things areelovely, whatever things are of good report, if thereis any virtue and if thereis anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and athe God of peace will be with you.
Philippian Generosity
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last ayour care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, ato be content:
12aI know how to1 be abased, and I know how to2 abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things athrough Christ who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless you have done well that ayou shared in my distress.
15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, ano church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek athe fruit that abounds to your account.
18 Indeed I1 have all and abound. I am full, having received from aEpaphroditus the things sent from you, ba sweet-smelling aroma, can acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
19 And my God ashall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20aNow to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Greeting and Blessing
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren awho are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
Frustration and bitterness were not Paul's companions. He did not make what he considered to be his needs absolutes in order to determine his sense of well-being. By faith, he believed that God was watching over his life and would provide.
Paul followed the example of Jesus Christ, and this is the example that we too are to follow. We are to learn to be angry and not sin. We are to learn not to make frustration, bitterness, and hostility regular parts of our lives.
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