Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh – who are called “uncircumcision” by the so-called “circumcision” that is performed on the body by human hands –

to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.

So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak – that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, exult in Christ Jesus, and do not rely on human credentials

I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.

Having been buried with him in baptism, you also have been raised with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead.

Even though they have the appearance of wisdom with their self-imposed worship and false humility achieved by an unsparing treatment of the body – a wisdom with no true value – they in reality result in fleshly indulgence.

Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.