Philippians 4:1-2

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What the Christians Are to Do

4 [^LTherefore; So then] My brothers and sisters, ·I love you and want to see you [^Lmy beloved and longed-for ones]. ·You bring me joy and make me proud of you [^L…my joy and crown; 1 Thess. 2:19; ^Ca wreath bestowed for victory or honor], so stand ·strong [firm] in the Lord as I have told you, ·dear friends [beloved].

² I ·ask [urge; encourage; exhort] Euodia and Syntyche [^Ctwo women in the Philippian congregation] to agree in the Lord.