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Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
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My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don't waver. Stay on track, steady in God.
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So then, in this way, my dearly loved brothers, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
Philippians 4:1 In-Context
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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
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I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
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Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
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Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.