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Thanksgiving and Prayer
I thank my God every time I remember you.
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As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
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But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
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And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!
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Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
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that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
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and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Do Everything Without Grumbling
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
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Do everything without grumbling or arguing,
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But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
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For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
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What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
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For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
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for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
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To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
