Philippians:4

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* Therefore , (note :)A rehearsal of the conclusion : that they bravely continue until they have gotten the victory , trusting in the Lord 's strength .(:note ) my brethren dearly beloved and longed for , my joy and My honour . crown , so stand fast in the In that unification of which the Lord is the bond . Lord , [my ] dearly beloved . * * And I intreat thee also , true yokefellow , help those women which laboured with me in the gospel , with Clement also , and [with ] other my fellowlabourers , whose names [are ] in the (note :)God is said , after the manner of men , to have a book , in which the names of his elect are written , to whom he will give everlasting life . Ezekiel calls it the writing of the house of Israel , and the secret of the Lord ; ( Eze_13:9 ).(:note ) book of life . * * * * And the (note :)That great quietness of mind , which God alone gives in Christ .(:note ) peace of God , which passeth all understanding , shall keep your He divides the mind into the heart , that is , into that part which is the seat of the will and affections , and into the higher part , by which we understand and reason about matters . hearts and minds through Christ Jesus . * * Which yee haue both learned &amp ; receiued , and heard , and seene in mee : those things doe , and the God of peace shalbe with you . * * Not that I speak in respect of (note :)As though I am speaking concerning my want .(:note ) want : for I have learned , in whatsoever state I am , [therewith ] to be content . * I know both how to be (note :)He uses a general word , and yet he speaks but of one type of cross , which is poverty , for poverty commonly brings all types of discomforts with it .(:note ) abased , and I know how to abound : every where and in all things I am This is a metaphor taken from holy things or sacrifices , for our life is like a sacrifice . instructed both to be full and to be hungry , both to abound and to suffer need . * I am able to do al things through the helpe of Christ , which strengtheneth me . * Notwithstanding yee haue well done , that yee did communicate to mine affliction . * * For euen when I was in Thessalonica , yee sent once , and afterward againe for my necessitie , * * But I have all , and abound : I am full , having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent ] from you , an (note :)He alludes to the sweet smelling savours that were offered under the old Law .(:note ) odour of a sweet smell , a sacrifice acceptable , wellpleasing to God . * And my God shall fulfill all your necessities through his riches with glorie in Iesus Christ . * Vnto God euen our Father be praise for euermore , Amen . * Salute all the Saintes in Christ Iesus . The brethren , which are with me , greete you . * All the saints salute you , chiefly they that are of (note :)Those who belong to the emperor Nero .(:note ) Caesar 's household . * The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you all , Amen . Written to the Philippians from Rome , and sent by Epaphroditus .

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