Philippians 3 - 4
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Finally, my brothers, k rejoice in the Lord. l To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
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Look out for m the dogs, look out for n the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
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For o we are the circumcision, p who worship q by the Spirit of God and r glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh -
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s though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
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t circumcised on the eighth day, u of the people of Israel, v of the tribe of Benjamin, u a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, w a Pharisee;
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x as to zeal, y a persecutor of the church; z as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
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But a whatever gain I had, b I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
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Indeed, I count everything as loss because of c the surpassing worth of d knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I e have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
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and be found in him, not having f a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but g that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith -
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h that I may know him and i the power of his resurrection, and j may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
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that by any means possible I may k attain the resurrection from the dead.
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Not that I have already l obtained this or m am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
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Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: n forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
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I press on toward the goal for o the prize of the upward p call of God in Christ Jesus.
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Let those of us who are q mature think this way, and if in anything r you think otherwise, s God will reveal that also to you.
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Only t let us hold true to what we have attained.
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Brothers, u join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk v according to the example you have in us.
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For w many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you x even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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y Their end is destruction, z their god is their belly, and a they glory in their shame, with b minds set on earthly things.
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But c our citizenship is in heaven, and d from it we e await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
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who will transform f our lowly body g to be like his glorious body, h by the power that enables him even i to subject all things to himself.
Philippians 4
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Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and j long for, k my joy and l crown, m stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
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I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to n agree in the Lord.
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Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, o whose names are in the book of life.
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p Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
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Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. q The Lord is at hand;
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r do not be anxious about anything, s but in everything by prayer and supplication t with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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And u the peace of God, v which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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What you have learned and w received and heard and seen x in me - practice these things, and y the God of peace will be with you.
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I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length z you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
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Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be a content.
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I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and b hunger, abundance and c need.
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I can do all things d through him who strengthens me.
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Yet it was kind of you e to share my trouble.
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And you Philippians yourselves know that f in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, g no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
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Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.
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h Not that I seek the gift, but I seek i the fruit that increases to your credit.
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I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, j having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, k a fragrant offering, l a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
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And my God m will supply every need of yours n according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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To o our God and Father be p glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. q The brothers who are with me greet you.
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r All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
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s The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice always.
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2 Peter 1:12
Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have.
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Psalms 22:16
For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet -
Psalms 22:20
Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog!
Isaiah 56:10 - 11
His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs; they cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.
Revelation 22:15
Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Galatians 5:15
But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
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2 Corinthians 11:13
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
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Romans 2:29
But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.
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John 4:23
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.
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Galatians 5:25
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit.
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Romans 15:17
In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.
Galatians 6:14
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
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2 Corinthians 11:18
Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.
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Genesis 17:12
He who is eight days old among you shall be circumcised. Every male throughout your generations, whether born in your house or bought with your money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring.
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2 Corinthians 11:22
Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I.
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2 Corinthians 11:22
Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I.
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Romans 11:1
I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
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Acts 23:6
Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.
Acts 26:5
They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee.
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Acts 22:3 - 4
I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
Galatians 1:13 - 14
For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it.
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Acts 8:3
But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.
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Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith -
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Luke 14:33
So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
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Hebrews 11:26
He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
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2 Corinthians 5:15
And he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
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Isaiah 53:11
Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.
Jeremiah 9:23 - 24
Thus says the Lord : "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches.
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.
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Luke 9:25
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
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Romans 10:5
For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them.
Philippians 3:6
As to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
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Romans 9:30
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith.
1 Corinthians 1:30
And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
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Ephesians 4:13
Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
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Romans 1:4
And was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:5
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
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1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
2 Corinthians 1:5
For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
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Acts 26:7
To which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly worship night and day. And for this hope I am accused by Jews, O king!
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1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:19
Thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
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Hebrews 11:40
Since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Hebrews 12:23
And to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect.
Hebrews 5:9
And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.
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Psalms 45:10
Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house.
Luke 9:62
Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.
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1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
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Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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1 Corinthians 2:6
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.
Matthew 5:48
You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Galatians 5:10
I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view than mine, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is.
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John 7:17
If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
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Galatians 6:16
And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
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Philippians 4:9
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
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1 Peter 5:3
Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
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2 Corinthians 11:13
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
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Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.
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2 Corinthians 11:15
So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
2 Thessalonians 1:9
They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might.
2 Peter 2:1
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Peter 2:3
And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.
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Romans 16:18
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
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Hosea 4:7
The more they increased, the more they sinned against me; I will change their glory into shame.
2 Corinthians 11:12
And what I do I will continue to do, in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to claim that in their boasted mission they work on the same terms as we do.
Galatians 6:13
For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
Jude 1:13
Wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever.
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Romans 8:5
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
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Ephesians 2:19
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.
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Acts 1:11
And said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.
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1 Corinthians 1:7
So that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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1 Corinthians 15:43 - 53
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
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Philippians 3:10
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.
Colossians 3:4
When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
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Ephesians 1:19
And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
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1 Corinthians 15:28
When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.
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Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
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Philippians 1:4
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy.
Philippians 2:16
Holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
2 Corinthians 1:14
Just as you did partially acknowledge us - that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.
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Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
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Philippians 1:27
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.
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Philippians 2:2
Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
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Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
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Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
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James 5:8
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
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Matthew 6:25
Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
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Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.
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Philippians 4:9
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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Ephesians 3:19
And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
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Philippians 3:17
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
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Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:33
May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
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2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
Philippians 2:30
For he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
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1 Timothy 6:6
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment.
1 Timothy 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
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1 Corinthians 4:11
To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless.
2 Corinthians 11:27
In toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.
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2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
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2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 3:16
That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service.
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Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
Revelation 1:9
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
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Philippians 1:5
Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
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2 Corinthians 11:8 - 9
I robbed other churches by accepting support from them in order to serve you.
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2 Corinthians 9:5
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction.
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Romans 1:13
I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.
Titus 3:14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
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Philippians 2:25
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need.
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Genesis 8:21
And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, "I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.
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Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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Psalms 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
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Romans 2:4
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
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Galatians 1:4
Who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:11
Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
So that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
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Galatians 1:5
To whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
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Galatians 1:2
And all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
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2 Corinthians 13:13
All the saints greet you.
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Romans 16:20
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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