Philippians 4

1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Kwa hiyo, ndugu zangu, ninaowapenda na ambao ninawaonea shauku, ninyi mlio furaha yangu na taji yangu, hivi ndivyo iwapasavyo kusimama imara katika Bwana, ninyi wapenzi wangu.

2 I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.

2 Nawasihi Euodia na Sintike wawe na nia moja katika Bwana.

3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

3 Naam, nakusihi wewe pia, mwenzangu mwaminifu, uwasaidie hawa wanawake, kwa sababu walijitaabisha katika kazi ya Injili pamoja nami bega kwa bega, wakiwa pamoja na Klementi na watendakazi wenzangu ambao majina yao yameandikwa katika kitabu cha uzima.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

4 Furahini katika Bwana siku zote, tena nasema furahini!

5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

5 Upole wenu na ujulikane na watu wote. Bwana yu karibu.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

6 Msijisumbue kwa jambo lolote, bali katika kila jambo kwa kuomba na kusihi pamoja na kushukuru, haja zenu na zijulikane na Mungu.

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

7 Nayo amani ya Mungu, inayopita fahamu zote, itailinda mioyo yenu na nia zenu katika Kristo Yesu.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

8 Hatimaye, ndugu zangu, mambo yote yaliyo ya kweli, yoyote yaliyo na sifa njema, yoyote yaliyo ya haki, yoyote yaliyo safi, yoyote ya kupendeza, yoyote yenye staha, ukiwepo uzuri wowote, pakiwepo chochote kinachostahili kusifiwa, tafakarini mambo hayo.

9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

9 Mambo yote mliyojifunza au kuyapokea au kuyasikia kutoka kwangu, au kuyaona kwangu, yatendeni hayo. Naye Mungu wa amani atakuwa pamoja nanyi.

10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

10 Nina furaha kubwa katika Bwana kwamba hatimaye mmeanza upya kushughulika tena na maisha yangu. Kweli mmekuwa mkinifikiria lakini mlikuwa hamjapata nafasi ya kufanya hivyo.

11 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

11 Sisemi hivyo kwa vile nina mahitaji, la! Kwa maana nimejifunza kuridhika katika hali yoyote.

12 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.

12 Ninajua kupungukiwa, pia ninajua kuwa na vingi. Nimejifunza siri ya kuridhika katika kila hali, wakati wa kushiba na wakati wa kuona njaa, wakati wa kuwa na vingi na wakati wa kupungukiwa.

13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

13 Naweza kuyafanya mambo yote katika yeye anitiaye nguvu.

14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

14 Lakini, mlifanya vyema kushiriki nami katika taabu zangu.

15 And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

15 Zaidi ya hayo, ninyi Wafilipi mnajua kwamba siku za kwanza nilipoanza kuhubiri Injili, nilipoondoka Makedonia, hakuna kanisa jingine lililoshiriki nami katika masuala ya kutoa na kupokea isipokuwa ninyi.

16 For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

16 Kwa maana hata nilipokuwa huko Thesalonike, mliniletea msaada kwa ajili ya mahitaji yangu zaidi ya mara moja.

17 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

17 Si kwamba natafuta sana yale matoleo, bali natafuta sana ile faida itakayozidi sana kwa upande wenu.

18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

18 Nimelipwa kikamilifu hata na zaidi; nimetoshelezwa kabisa sasa, kwa kuwa nimepokea kutoka kwa Epafrodito vile vitu mlivyonitumia, sadaka yenye harufu nzuri, dhabihu inayokubalika na ya kumpendeza Mungu.

19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

19 Naye Mungu wangu atawajaza ninyi na kila mnachohitaji kwa kadiri ya utajiri wake katika utukufu ndani ya Kristo Yesu.

20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

20 Mungu wetu aliye Baba yetu apewe utukufu milele na milele. Amen.

21 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.

21 Msalimuni kila mtakatifu katika Kristo Yesu. Ndugu walioko pamoja nami wanawasalimu.

22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.

22 Watakatifu wote wanawasalimu, hasa wale watu wa nyumbani mwa Kaisari.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

23 Neema ya Bwana Yesu Kristo iwe pamoja na roho zenu. Amen.