Philippians 4:1-3

Straining Toward the Goal

¹ Therefore, my brothers, ₁ whom I love and _j long for, _k my joy and _l crown, _m stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

² I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to _n agree in the Lord. ³ Yes, I ask you also, true companion, ₂ help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, _o whose names are in the book of life.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 1:8
   For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
   
2. Cross References
   Philippians 1:4
   Always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy.
   Philippians 2:16
   Holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
   2 Corinthians 1:14
   Just as you did partially acknowledge us - that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 16:31
   Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
   Proverbs 17:6
   Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
   
4. Cross References
   Philippians 1:27
   Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.
   
5. Cross References
   Philippians 2:2
   Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
   
6. Cross References
   Luke 10:20
   Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.