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| 1 Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved. |
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| 2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord. |
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| 3 Yes, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. |
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| 4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. |
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| 5 Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. |
Moderation – This word [G1933] (usually translated "gentle") is also used in the following verses:
1 Tim. 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. |
| 6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. |
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| 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. |
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| 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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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| 9 The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you. |
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| 10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. |
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| 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. |
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| 12 I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. |
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| 13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. |
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| 14 Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction. |
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| 15 And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only; |
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| 16 for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. |
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| 17 Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. |
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| 18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. |
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| 19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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| 20 Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
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| 21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you. |
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| 22 All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar’s household. |
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| 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. |
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