Philippians 4 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Philippians 4
1Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
2I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord;
3yea, I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow, give them aid; since they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say it, rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
7and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9The things which ye learned, and received, and heard, and saw in me, these do; and the God of peace will be with you.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived again in your care for my welfare; for which indeed ye cared before, but lacked opportunity.
11Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound; in every thing and in all things I have been well taught, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want;
13I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.
14Notwithstanding, ye did well in sharing with me in my distress.
15And ye yourselves also know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I went forth from Macedonia, no church communicated with me in an account of giving and receiving, but ye only;
16for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.
17Not that I seek for such a gift, but I do seek for fruit that may abound to your account.
18But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
19But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory, in Christ Jesus.
20Now to God, our Father, be glory for ever. Amen.
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you.
22All the saints salute you, but especially they who are of Caesar’s household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Philippians 4
1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know both how to be abased, 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 through Christ which strengtheneth me.
14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar’s household.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. It was written to the Philippians from Rome by Epaphroditus.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Philippians 4
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Philippians 4:16
"for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity."
"For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity."
