Philippians 2:1

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Philippians 2:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

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encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

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so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

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built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

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In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

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And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.

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according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

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Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.