many as are perfect therefore, be of
this mind; and if any one thinks at all otherwise, God shall also
reveal this to you; [3:16]but in what we have attained, in this let us
walk.
2 [3:17]Be followers of me, brothers, and observe those who walk so as
you have us for an example. [3:18]For many walk, of whom I told you
often and now also tell you weeping, that they are enemies of the cross
of Christ; [3:19]whose end is destruction, whose God is their stomach,
and their glory in their shame; who regard earthly things. [3:20]But
our kingdom is in heaven, from which also we expect the Saviour, the
Lord Jesus Christ, [3:21]who will change our humble body, and make it
like his glorious body, by the power by which he is able also to
subject all things to himself. [4:1]So, my beloved and much desired
brothers, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, beloved.
3 [4:2]I beseech Euodias and I beseech Syntyche to have the same mind
in the Lord. [4:3]Yes, I beseech you also, faithful yoke-fellow, help
those women who strove in the gospel with me, with Clement and the rest
of my co-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 [4:4]Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. [4:5]Let your
gentleness be known to all men; the Lord is near. [4:6]Be anxious for
nothing, but with all prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known to God. [4:7]And may the peace of God which
passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
5 [4:8]Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are
honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever
things are lovely, whatever things are reputable, if there is any
virtue, and if there is any praise, consider these things; [4:9]and
what you learned and received and heard and knew in me, these things
do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
6 [4:10]But I rejoice greatly in the Lord, that now at length you began
again to care for me, for whom also you did care, but had no
opportunity [to serve me]. [4:11]Not that I speak of want; for I have
learned in whatever circumstances I am to be contented. [4:12]I know
both how to be humbled, and I know how to abound; in every thing and in
all conditions I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both
to abound and to suffer want. [4:13]I endure all things with him that
strengthens me. [4:14]But you did well to communicate with my
affliction, [4:15]And you kno
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