But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.

Thanksgiving

Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

so that your pride in Christ Jesus may be abundant because of me by my coming to you again.

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and take pride in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.

since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints;

For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews,

in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Timothy Charged to Guard His Trust

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

Hold on to the example of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Be Strong

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,