but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.

But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil??hat to choose I do not know,

For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

Let each have an eye not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

who, though from the beginning he had the nature of God, did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained,

And so, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, with reverence and self-distrust work out your own salvation;

holding out a message of life. Thus it will be my boast at the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, or toiled for nothing.

for they are all seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

And indeed he was sick nigh unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also so that I should not have sorrow upon sorrow.

Finally, my brothers, continue to rejoice in the Lord. To write the same thing is not indeed wearisome to me, and it is safe for you.

and be found in him; not having my own righteousness of the Law, but that alone which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which comes from God, founded upon faith.

I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

Brothers, I do not regard myself to have yet laid hold of it; but this one thing I do, forgetting what is behind me, but straining every nerve toward that which lies ahead,

Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Not that I speak as if I were in want, for at least have learned how to be content, whatever happens.

It is not your gifts I am eager for, but I am eager for the abundant profit that accrues to your divine account.