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Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.

Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her

…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

…for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

…so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

…as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

…circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

…as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

…as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

…that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

…rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.

If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

…as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

…because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

…who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

…hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

…and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

…and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

Brothers, pray for us as well.

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

…who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

…but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

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

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

…older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

…older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.