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Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown,
that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
Exhortations
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I plead with Euodia and Synthche to agree with each other in the Lord.
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Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended
at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of
my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
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Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
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Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Finally, brothers,
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -
think about such things.
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Whatever you have learned or received or eard from me, or seen in me -
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Thanks for Their Gifts
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I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern
for me. Indeed, you have been concenred, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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I am not saying this because I am in need,
for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
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I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether lving in plenty or in want.
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I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
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Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance
with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia not one church
shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;
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for even when I was in Yhessalonica, you sent me aid again and again
when I was in need.
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Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited
to your account.
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I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied,
now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent.
They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
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And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
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Greet all the sants in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetngs.
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All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
