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I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.
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Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
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So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
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For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
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and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
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I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
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Following Paul’s Example
All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
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For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.
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I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
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Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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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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.
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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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I have received full payment and have more than enough. 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 the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Final Greetings
Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
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All God’s people here 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.
