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I. Salutation 1:1-2
II. Prologue 1:3-26
A. Thanksgiving 1:3-8
B. Prayer 1:9-11
C. Progress report 1:12-26
1. Paul's present imprisonment 1:12-18
2. Paul's anticipated deliverance 1:19-26
III. Partnership in the gospel 1:27-4:9
A. A worthy walk 1:27-30
B. Unity and steadfastness 2:1-4:1
1. Walking in unity ch. 2
2. Walking in steadfastness 3:1-4:1
C. Specific duties 4:2-9
1. Restoring unity 4:2-3
2. Maintaining tranquillity 4:4-9
IV. Epilogue 4:10-20
A. The recent gift 4:10-14
B. The previous gifts 4:15-20
V. Greetings and benediction 4:21-23
