I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
And when I was with you and was in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my need. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.
Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow; they shall flourish like the grain; they shall blossom like the vine; their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.
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