Philippians 4 Comparison: Berean Study Bible vs Young's Literal Translation
Philippians 4
1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
2I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
11I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
12I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.
13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
15And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
16For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.
17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
21Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
22All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Philippians 4
1So then, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand ye in the Lord, beloved.
2Euodia I exhort, and Syntyche I exhort, to be of the same mind in the Lord;
3and I ask also thee, genuine yoke-fellow, be assisting those women who in the good news did strive along with me, with Clement also, and the others, my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice;
5let your forbearance be known to all men; the Lord is near;
6for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;
7and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as are grave, as many as are righteous, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely, as many as are of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;
9the things that also ye did learn, and receive, and hear, and saw in me, those do, and the God of the peace shall be with you.
10And I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye flourished again in caring for me, for which also ye were caring, and lacked opportunity;
11not that in respect of want I say it , for I did learn in the things in which I amto be content;
12I have known both to be abased, and I have known to abound; in everything and in all things I have been initiated, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.
13For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;
14but ye did well, having communicated with my tribulation;
15and ye have known, even ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the good news when I went forth from Macedonia, no assembly did communicate with me in regard to giving and receiving except ye only;
16because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;
17not that I seek after the gift, but I seek after the fruit that is overflowing to your account;
18and I have all things, and abound; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from youan odour of a sweet smella sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God:
19and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;
20and to God, even our Father, is the gloryto the ages of the ages. Amen.
21Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus; there salute you the brethren with me;
22there salute you all the saints, and specially those of Caesar's house;
23the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you all. Amen.
Understanding Berean Study Bible vs Young's Literal Translation in Philippians 4
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Philippians 4:16
"For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again."
"because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;"
