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Philippians 3:17-end & 4:1
17Brothers and sisters,3.17 Gk Brothers join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 19Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. 20But our citizenship3.20 Or commonwealth is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21He will transform the body of our humiliation3.21 Or our humble bodies so that it may be conformed to the body of his glory,3.21 Or his glorious body by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself.
1Therefore, my brothers and sisters,4.1 Gk my brothers whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Exhortations
Luke 13:31-end
31At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ 32He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me,13.32 Gk lacks for me “Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. 33Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed away from Jerusalem.” 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when13.35 Other ancient authorities lack the time comes when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” ’
1Therefore, my brothers and sisters,4.1 Gk my brothers whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Exhortations