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More than that, I count all things to be loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Brothers, join in following my example, and look for those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.

For many walk—of whom I often told you, and now tell you even crying—as enemies of the cross of Christ,

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Therefore my brothers, loved and longed for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Not that I speak from want, for I learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

For even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.

We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints,

because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel

For this reason also, since the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the full knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously

For in Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.

For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and I fill up what is lacking of Christ's afflictions in my flesh, on behalf of His body, which is the church,

of which I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God given to me for you, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God,

For this purpose I also labor, striving according to His working, which He works in me in power.