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4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
4:5
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
4:9
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.
4:10
Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
4:12
I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.
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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
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Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
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And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
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For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.
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Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
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I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
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And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
4:21
Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
4:22
All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
4:23
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.