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Philippians is a warm prison letter centered on partnership in the gospel, joy in Christ, humble service, steadfastness, and contentment. Paul rejoices that Christ is preached despite his imprisonment, points to Christ’s self-humbling as the supreme pattern, warns against confidence in the flesh, presses toward the prize, urges believers to think rightly, and testifies that he has learned contentment in both abundance and need.
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