4:1 - Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
For ye are "our joy, and our crown," and our hope, and our life, "if so be that ye stand in the Lord."[36]
4:2 - I plead to Euodias, and plead to Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians
Ye have been the disciples of Paul and Peter; do not lose what was committed to your trust. Keep in remembrance Euodias,[29]
4:3 - And I implore you also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
Shepherd of Hermas Vision First
Cease not therefore to admonish your sons; for I know that, if they will repent with all their heart, they will be enrolled in the Books of Life with the saints."[25]Tertullian To His Wife Book I
To meet these its counsels, do you apply the examples of sisters of ours whose names are with the Lord,[38]Five Books in Reply to Marcion
Well known was he to apostolic men:[189]Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII
and write them in the book of life;[66]The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
Paul, also, and Barnabas, and Timothy, with all the others, "whose names are written in the book of life,"[52]
4:5 - Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen
Thus also the apostle of the Lord, beseeching the Macedonians, becomes the interpreter of the divine voice, when he says, "The Lord is at hand; take care that ye be not apprehended empty."[116]Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II
(That) we all know; provided, however, we remember what the same (God) has said through the apostle: "Let your probity appear before men."[130]
4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
anxious care in everything,"[6]
4:7 - And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Epistle of Theonas to Lucianus
But look to this as the chief gain you are to make by them, that, in all due patience, ye may discharge the duties of your office religiously and piously-that is, in the love of Christ-and despise all transitory objects for the sake of His eternal promises.which in truth surpass all human comprehension and understanding,[24]
4:8 - Finally, 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.
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III
"Quod reliquum est, fratres, quaecuque vera, quaecunque honesta, quaecunque justa, quatres, quam aecunque casta, quaecunque amabilia, ques, aecunque bonbilia, ques, quam ingreae famue bonbilia, ques, quam ingredientae; si qua virtus, et si qua laus, ea considerate; quae et didicistis; quae etiam accepistis et audiistis et vidistis in me, ea facite; et Deus pacis erit vobiscum."[233]Origen de Principiis Book II
And what answer shall we make to Paul, when he says, "If there be any virtue, and, if there be any praise, think on these things, which ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me? "[60]
4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of lack: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV
Everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to lack. I can do all things through Him who strengtheneth me."[147]
4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans
He who became a perfect man inwardly strengthening me.[30]Origen de Principiis Book III
And therefore Paul exclaims with confidence, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me; "[306]Origen Against Celsus Book VIII
Should He even wish us again to contend and struggle for our religion, let the enemy come against us, and we will say to them, "I can do all things, through Christ Jesus our Lord, which strengtheneth me."[132]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII
Of those, then, who seek to enter in, those who are not able to enter will not be able to do so, because the gates of Hades prevail against them; but in the case of those against whom the gates of Hades will not prevail, those seeking to enter in will be strong, being able to do all things, in Christ Jesus, who strengtheneth them.[89]
4:17 - Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV
Wherefore also Paul says, "I do not seek after a gift, but I seek after fruit."[95]
4:18 - But 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, well-pleasing to God.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV
As Paul also says to the Philippians, "I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things that were sent from you, the odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, pleasing to God."[250]Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII
Mildness, I think, and philanthropy, and eminent piety, are the rules of gnostic assimilation. I affirm that these virtues "are a sacrifice acceptable in the sight of God; "[22]
4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Tertullian To His Wife Book I
promising that He knows what is needful for each of His servants-not indeed ponderous necklaces, not burdensome garments, not Gallic mules nor German bearers, which all add lustre to the glory of nuptials; but "sufficiency,"[47]
4:22 - All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus
For, while I was yet a boy, I saw thee in Lower Asia with Polycarp, distinguishing thyself in the royal court,[3]