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Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.

Breaking with the Past

To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a source of steadfastness.

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Rejoice[a] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.[b](A)

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  1. 4.4 Or Farewell
  2. 4.4 Or Farewell

11 But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

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13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.(A)

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Faith and Wisdom

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy,(A)

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about[a] these things.

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  1. 4.8 Gk take account of

Suffering for Doing Right

Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.(A)

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Final Greetings and Benediction

11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell.[a] Be restored; listen to my appeal;[b] agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.(A)

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  1. 13.11 Or rejoice
  2. 13.11 Or encourage one another

The Promise of the Lord’s Coming

This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; in them I am trying to arouse your sincere intention by reminding you

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12 Therefore I intend to keep on reminding you of these things, though you know them already and are established in the truth that has come to you.(A) 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body,[a] to refresh your memory,(B) 14 since I know that my death[b] will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.(C) 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

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  1. 1.13 Gk tent
  2. 1.14 Gk the putting off of my tent

17 But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the sacrifice and the service of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice together with all of you;(A) 18 in the same way also you should rejoice and rejoice together with me.

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The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power;

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