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for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
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Do all things without complaining and disputing,
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that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
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holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
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Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
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For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
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But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.
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For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.
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For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
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But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
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Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me.