Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(A) And the God of peace(B) will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.(C) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content(D) whatever the circumstances. 12 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,(E) whether living in plenty or in want.(F) 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(G)

14 Yet it was good of you to share(H) in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days(I) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,(J) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;(K) 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica,(L) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.(M) 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(N) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(O) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(P) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs(Q) according to the riches of his glory(R) in Christ Jesus.

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