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Philippians 4:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

VI. Instructions for the Community[a]

Chapter 4

Live in Concord. 1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.(A)

2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche[b] to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:1–9 This series of ethical admonitions rests especially on the view of Christ and his coming (cf. Phil 4:5) in Phil 3:20–21. Paul’s instructions touch on unity within the congregation, joy, prayer, and the Christian outlook on life.
  2. 4:2 Euodia…Syntyche: two otherwise unknown women in the Philippian congregation; on the advice to them, cf. Phil 2:2–4.
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