2 Corinthians 13:11

Final Exhortations and Greetings

13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, ¹  rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Philippians 3:1

True and False Righteousness

3:1 Finally, my brothers and sisters, ²  rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Philippians 4:8

4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, ³  whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

Philippians 4:1

Christian Practices

4:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, ⁴  dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

Philippians 3:8

3:8 More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things – indeed, I regard them as dung! ⁵  – that I may gain Christ,

¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.

² tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.

⁴ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.

⁵ tn The word here translated “dung” was often used in Greek as a vulgar term for fecal matter. As such it would most likely have had a certain shock value for the readers. This may well be Paul’s meaning here, especially since the context is about what the flesh produces.