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Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me.

For he has been longing forlonging to see">[fn] all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.Philippians 1:3;">[xr]

For he came close to death for the work of Christ,of the Lord">[fn] risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.1 Corinthians 16:17; Philippians 4:10;">[xr]

So then,Furthermore">[fn] my brothers, keep on rejoicing in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you; indeed, it is for your safety.2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16;">[xr]

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]

But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of Christ.Matthew 13:44;">[xr]

What is more, I continue to consider all these things as a loss for the sake of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbishdung">[fn] in order to gain ChristIsaiah 53:11; Jeremiah 9:23-24; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 2:2; Colossians 2:2;">[xr]

I keep pursuing the goal to win the prizethe goal for the prize">[fn] of God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 3:1; 12:1;">[xr]

For I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.Galatians 1:7; 2:21; 6:12; Philippians 1:15-16;">[xr]

Our citizenship, however, is in heaven, and it is from there that we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Ephesians 2:6,19; Colossians 3:1,3; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Titus 2:13;">[xr]

Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.2 Corinthians 1:14; Philippians 1:8,27; 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20;">[xr]

Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly, because once again you have shown your concern for me. Of course, you were concerned for me but you did not have an opportunity to show it.to show it">[fn]2 Corinthians 11:9;">[xr]

I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.1 Timothy 6:6,8;">[xr]

You Philippians also know that in the early daysin the beginning">[fn] of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church participated with me in the matter of giving and receiving except for you.2 Corinthians 11:8-9;">[xr]

Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs not once, but twice.

It is not that I am looking for a gift. No, I am looking for the profit that accumulates to your account.Romans 15:28; Titus 3:14;">[xr]

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

because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints,

based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hopeabout it">[fn] in the word of truth, the gospel

For this reason, since the day we heard about this, we have not stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the full knowledge of God'shis">[fn] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 1:5; Ephesians 1:8,15-16; Colossians 1:3-4;">[xr]