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During all this time you have not deserted the other tribes. You have been careful to obey the commands of the Lord your God right up to the present day.

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For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your fellow Israelites but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you.

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23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. 24 But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.

25 Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. 26 And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.

Live as Citizens of Heaven

27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.

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23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(A) and be with Christ,(B) which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

Life Worthy of the Gospel

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy(C) of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm(D) in the one Spirit,[a] striving together(E) as one for the faith of the gospel

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit