I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment,<n id="1" /> whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters<n id="1" /> in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,<n id="2" />

Then<n id="1" /> he said to them, &#8220;Watch out and guard yourself from<n id="2" /> all types of greed,<n id="3" /> because one&#8217;s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.&#8221;

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him,<n id="1" /> so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.p>