Philippians 4:9
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Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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both--rather, "The things also which ye have learned . . . these practice"; the things which besides recommending them in words, have been also recommended by my example, carry into practice. heard--though ye have not yet sufficiently "received" them. seen--though ye have not as yet sufficiently "learned" them [BENGEL]. and--"and then," as the necessary result (Phi 4:7). Not only "the peace of God," but "the God of peace" Himself "shall be with you."
Open source ↗Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, etc. (Phi 4:1-9). The apostle's grateful acknowledgments of the Philippians' kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good (Phi 4:10-19). He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing (Phi 4:20-23).
Open source ↗4:9 all you learned and received from me: Everything Paul had taught them by word or example about the kind of life God desires (see 3:17; 1 Cor 4:6, 16-17; 2 Thes 3:7-9).
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Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.