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Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
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Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord, Jesus Christ.
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I thank my God whenever I remember you,
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always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
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for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;
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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
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For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.