From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.

I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah Jesus.

For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases him.

so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world

I do not have anyone else like him who takes a genuine interest in your welfare.

For it is we who are the circumcision we who worship in the Spirit of God and find our joy in the Messiah Jesus. We have not placed any confidence in the flesh,

Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.

Join together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who live by the example we have set for you.

Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Greet every saint who is in union with the Messiah Jesus. The brothers who are with me send their greetings to you.