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==The Letter of Paul to the Philippians, I==
[1] Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
[1] Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philip'pi, with the bishops and deacons:
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philip'pi, with the bishops and deacons:
[2]
[2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
[3] I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
[4] always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy,
[4] always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy,
[10] so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
[10] so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
[11] filled with the fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
[11] filled with the fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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[12] I want you to know, brethren, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,
I want you to know, brethren, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,
[13] so that it has become known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ;
[13] so that it has become known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ;
[14] and most of the brethren have been made confident in the Lord because of my imprisonment, and are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.
[14] and most of the brethren have been made confident in the Lord because of my imprisonment, and are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.
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[15] Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
[16] The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel;
[16] The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel;
[17] the former proclaim Christ out of partisanship, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment.
[17] the former proclaim Christ out of partisanship, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment.
[18] What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in that I rejoice.
[18] What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in that I rejoice.
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[19] Yes, and I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
Yes, and I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
[20] as it is my eager expectation and hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
[20] as it is my eager expectation and hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
[25] Convinced of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
[25] Convinced of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
[26] so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
[26] so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
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[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 stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
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 stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
[28] and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear omen to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
[28] and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear omen to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
[29] For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
[29] For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
[30] engaged in the same conflict which you saw and now hear to be mine.
[30] engaged in the same conflict which you saw and now hear to be mine.
==The Letter of Paul to the Philippians, II==
[1]
[1] So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
[2] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
[2] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
[10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
[10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
[11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
[11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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[12] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
[13] for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
[13] for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
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[14] Do all things without grumbling or questioning,
Do all things without grumbling or questioning,
[15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
[15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
[17] Even if I am to be poured as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
[17] Even if I am to be poured as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
[18] Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
[18] Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
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[19] I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may be cheered by news of you.
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may be cheered by news of you.
[20] I have no one like him, who will be genuinely anxious for your welfare.
[20] I have no one like him, who will be genuinely anxious for your welfare.
[23] I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me;
[23] I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me;
[24] and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself shall come also.
[24] and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself shall come also.
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[25] I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphrodi'tus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphrodi'tus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,
[26] for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
[26] for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
[29] So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men,
[29] So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men,
[30] for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me.
[30] for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me.
==The Letter of Paul to the Philippians, III==
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[1] Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you.
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you.
Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
[2] Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
[3] For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
[3] For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
[10] that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
[10] that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
[11] that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
[11] that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
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[12] Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
[13] Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
[13] Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
[15] Let those of us who are mature be thus minded; and if in anything you are otherwise minded, God will reveal that also to you.
[15] Let those of us who are mature be thus minded; and if in anything you are otherwise minded, God will reveal that also to you.
[16] Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
[16] Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
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[17] Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so live as you have an example in us.
Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so live as you have an example in us.
[18] For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
[18] For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
[20] But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
[20] But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
[21] who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself.
[21] who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself.
==The Letter of Paul to the Philippians, IV==
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[1] Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
[2] I entreat Eu-o'dia and I entreat Syn'tyche to agree in the Lord.
[2] I entreat Eu-o'dia and I entreat Syn'tyche to agree in the Lord.
[3] And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
[3] And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement 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.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
[5] Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand.
[5] Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand.
[6] Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
[6] Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
[7] And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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[8] Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
[9] What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.
[9] What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.
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[10] I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me; you were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me; you were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
[11] Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
[11] Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
[12] I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want.
[12] I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want.
[13] I can do all things in him who strengthens me.
[13] I can do all things in him who strengthens me.
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[14] Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.
Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.
[15] And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedo'nia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only;
[15] And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedo'nia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only;
[19] And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
[19] And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
[20] To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
[20] To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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[21] Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
[22] All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
[22] All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
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[23] The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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