William reads Philippians 4 v2-9, which warns against divisions in the church and shows how our prayer life and thought life can bring us joy and peace in Christ.

Philippians 4:2–9

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,¹ help these women, who have labored² side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness³ be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned⁴ and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Footnotes

[1] 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellow
[2] 4:3 Or strived (see 1:27)
[3] 4:5 Or gentleness
[4] 4:9 Or these things— 9which things you have also learned

(ESV)