Philippians 4 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Philippians 4
1And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved.
2I ask Euodia, and I beg Syntyche, to have the same understanding in the Lord.
3And I also ask you, as my genuine companion, to assist those women who have labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement and the rest of my assistants, whose names are in the Book of Life.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.
5Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is near.
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.
9All the things that you have learned and accepted and heard and seen in me, do these. And so shall the God of peace be with you.
10Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly, because finally, after some time, your feelings for me have flourished again, just as you formerly felt. For you had been preoccupied.
11I am not saying this as if out of need. For I have learned that, in whatever state I am, it is sufficient.
12I know how to be humbled, and I know how to abound. I am prepared for anything, anywhere: either to be full or to be hungry, either to have abundance or to endure scarcity.
13Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.
14Yet truly, you have done well by sharing in my tribulation.
15But you also know, O Philippians, that at the beginning of the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in the plan of giving and receiving, except you alone.
16For you even sent to Thessalonica, once, and then a second time, for what was useful to me.
17It is not that I am seeking a gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that abounds to your benefit.
18But I have everything in abundance. I have been filled up, having received from Epaphroditus the things that you sent; this is an odor of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19And may my God fulfill all your desires, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20And to God our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.
22The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Philippians 4
1Therefore my dearly beloved brethren and most desired, my joy and my crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2I beg of Evodia and I beseech Syntyche to be of one mind in the Lord.
3And I entreat thee also, my sincere companion, help those women who have laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement and the rest of my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
5Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is nigh.
6Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
7And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things.
9The things which you have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, these do ye: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly that now at length your thought for me hath flourished again, as you did also think; but you were busied.
11I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith.
12I know both how to be brought low, and I know how to abound (every where and in all things I am instructed): both to be full and to be hungry: both to abound and to suffer need.
13I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.
14Nevertheless, you have done well in communicating to my tribulation.
15And you also know, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only.
16For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use.
17Not that I seek the gift: but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.
18But I have all and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19And may my God supply all your want, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20Now to God and our Father be glory, world without end. Amen.
21Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus.
22The brethren who are with me salute you. All the saints salute you: especially they that are of Caesar's household.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Philippians 4
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Philippians 4:16
"For you even sent to Thessalonica, once, and then a second time, for what was useful to me."
"For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use."
