Finally[a] brothers and sisters, whatever is true,(A) whatever is honorable,(B) whatever is just,(C) whatever is pure,(D) whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence(E) and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. Do what you have learned and received(F) and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Appreciation of Support

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again(G) you renewed your care for me.(H) You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:8 Or In addition

Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(A) And the God of peace(B) will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.(C) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

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