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8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
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8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
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9 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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9 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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10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
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11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
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12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
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12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
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13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
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14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
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15 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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15 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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16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need.
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16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need.
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17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.
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17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.
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18 I have received full payment and even more; 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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18 I have received full payment and even more; 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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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
