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Philippians 4:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time.

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the LORD said, “It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshipped.

the LORD said, “It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshipped.

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

This is something they really wanted to do. But sharing their money with the Jews was also like paying back a debt, because the Jews had already shared their spiritual blessings with the Gentiles.

Share every good thing you have with anyone who teaches you what God has said.

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

I have been paid back everything, and with interest. I am completely satisfied with the gifts that you asked Epaphroditus to bring me. They are like a sweet-smelling offering or like the right kind of sacrifice that pleases God.

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Sometimes you were abused and ill-treated in public, and at other times you shared in the sufferings of others.

You were kind to people in jail. And you gladly let your possessions be taken away, because you knew you had something better, something that would last for ever.

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

I am John, a follower together with all of you. We suffer because Jesus is our king, but he gives us the strength to endure. I was sent to Patmos Island, because I had preached God's message and had told about Jesus.




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