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Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi,
together with the overseers and deacons:
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Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving and Prayer
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I thank my God every time I remember you.
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In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
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because of your partnership in the gospel from he first day until now,
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God can testify how I long for all of you wih the affection of Christ Jesus.
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filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ -
to the glory and praise of God.
Paul's Chains Advance the Gospel
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he latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
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For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ,
which is better by far;
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but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
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For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ
not ony to beileve on him, but also to suffer for him,
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since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had,
and now hear that I still have.