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For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus.Romans 1:9; 9:1; Galatians 1:20; Philippians 2:26; 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:5;">[xr]

In God's own form existed he,John 1:1-2; 5:18; 10:33; 17:5; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3;">[xr] And shared with God equality, Deemed nothing needed grasping.

Now lifted up by God to heaven,John 17:1-2,5; Acts 2:33; Ephesians 1:20-21; Hebrews 1:4; 2:9;">[xr] A name above all others given, This matchless name possessing.

Then every tongue in one accord,John 13:13; Acts 2:36; Romans 14:9; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 12:3;">[xr] Will say that Jesus Christ is Lord, While God the Father praising.

For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases him.2 Corinthians 3:5; Hebrews 13:21;">[xr]

Indeed, he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow on top of another.sorrow on sorrow">[fn]

For it is we who are the circumcisionperitome (a cutting around)">[fn] - we who worship in the Spirit of Godworship God in the Spirit">[fn] and boast in Christ Jesus. We have not placed any confidence in the flesh,Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; John 4:23-24; Romans 2:29; 4:11-12; 7:6; Galatians 6:14; Colossians 2:11;">[xr]

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of Christ,through faith in Christ">[fn] the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on faith.Romans 1:17; 3:21-22; 9:30; Galatians 2:16;">[xr]

Therefore, those of us who are matureperfect">[fn] should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.show you this">[fn]1 Corinthians 2:6; 14:20; Galatians 5:10;">[xr]

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.Hosea 4:7; Romans 8:5; 16:18; 2 Corinthians 11:12,15; Galatians 6:13; 1 Timothy 6:5; Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:1;">[xr]

Never worry about anything, but in every situation let your petitions be made known to God in prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.Psalm 55:22; Proverbs 16:3; Matthew 6:25; Luke 12:22; 1 Peter 5:7;">[xr]

Likewise, keep practicing these things: what you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.Romans 15:33; 16:20; 1 Corinthians 14:33; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:20;">[xr]

I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent - a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.2 Corinthians 9:12; Philippians 2:25; Hebrews 13:16;">[xr]

And my God will fully supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.Psalm 23:1; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 1:7; 3:16;">[xr]

Glory belongs to our God and Father forever and ever! Amen.Romans 16:27; Galatians 1:5;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,Ephesians 1:1;">[xr]

to the holyto the saints">[fn] and faithful brothers in Colossae who are in union with Christ.1 Corinthians 4:17; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 6:21;">[xr] May grace and peace from God our Fatherfrom God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ">[fn] be yours!

We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16;">[xr]

that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and spreading all over the world, so it has been doingit has been doing">[fn] among you from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 3:14;">[xr]