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And the peace of God,1 which transcends all understanding,2 will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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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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Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice.3 And the God of peace4 will be with you.
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I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me.5 Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content6 whatever the circumstances.
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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,7 whether living in plenty or in want.813
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.914
Yet it was good of you to share10 in my troubles.
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Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days11 of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,12 not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;1316
for even when I was in Thessalonica,14 you sent me aid again and again when I was in need.1517
Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.16
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