4Therefore my brothers, lovedandalonged for, my joy and crown, inthiswaybstandfirm in the Lord, my beloved.
2I urgeEuodia and I urgeSyntyche to athink the same way in the Lord. 3Indeed, I ask you also, genuinecompanion, helpthesewomenwho have contended together alongside of me in the gospel, withalsoClement and the rest of my afellowworkers, whosebnames are in the book of life.
4aRejoice in the Lordalways; again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your consideratespirit be known to allmen. aThe Lord is 1near.