⁷ And ^(A)the peace of God, which surpasses all ^[a]comprehension, will ^(B)guard your hearts and ^(C)minds in ^(D)Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, ^(E)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ^[b]lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹ As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen ^(F)in me, practice these things, and ^(G)the God of peace will be with you.

God’s Provisions

¹⁰ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last ^(H)you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act. ¹¹ Not that I speak ^[c]from need, for I have learned to be ^[d](I)content in whatever circumstances I am. ¹² I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going ^(J)hungry, both of having abundance and ^(K)suffering need. ¹³ I can do all things ^[e]through Him who ^(L)strengthens me.