especially those who yield to their physical nature and indulge in passions that defile them, and despise authority. Rash, headstrong men! They stand in no awe of majesty, but deride beings

But I hold it against you that you do not love as you did at first.

So remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I am coming upon you.

Let us walk

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be too ambitious, but accept humble tasks. Do not be conceited.

May God, from whom steadfastness and encouragement come, give you such harmony with one another, in following the example of Christ Jesus,

Peace and mercy be on all who will follow this rule, and on the true Israel of God.

and lead loving lives, just as Christ loved you and gave himself for you, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

So just as you once accepted the Christ, Jesus, as your Lord, you must live in vital union with him.

Let us mind

Whatever happens, show yourselves citizens worthy of the good news of the Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am kept away and only hear news of you, I may know that you are standing firm with one spirit, one purpose, fighting side by side for faith in the good news.

make me perfectly happy by living in harmony, with the same attitude of love, with the same feeling and purpose.

I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Syntyche to agree together, as Christians.

General references

Anyone who resolves to do his will will know whether my teaching comes from God, or originates with me.