Philippians 4
Rejoice in the
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Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and
longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
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I beseech Eu-o'di-as, and beseech
Syn'tyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
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And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow,
help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement
also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life.
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Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
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Let your moderation be known unto all
men. The Lord is at hand.
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Be careful for nothing; but in every
thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God.
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And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus.
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Think on These
Things |
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things
are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any
praise, think on these things.
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Those things, which ye have both learned,
and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace
shall be with you.
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Acknowledgment of the
Philippians' Gift |
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But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly,
that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein
ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
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Not that I speak in respect of want: for
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be
content.
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I know both how to be abased, and I know
how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to
be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need.
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I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me.
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Notwithstanding, ye have well done,
that ye did communicate with my affliction.
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Now ye Philippians know also, that in the
beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church
communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye
only.
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For even in Thessaloni'ca Acts 17.1 ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 2 Cor. 11.9
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Not because I desire a gift: but I desire
fruit that may abound to your account.
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But I have all, and abound: I am full,
having received of Epaphrodi'tus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, Ex. 29.18 a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
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But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Final
Greetings |
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Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The
brethren which are with me greet you.
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All the saints salute you, chiefly they
that are of Caesar's household.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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