Philippians 1:7-11

7You have a special place in my heart. So it’s right for me to think this way about all of you. All of you are my partners. Together we share God’s favor, whether I’m in prison or defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.

8God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long ⌞to see⌟ every one of you.

9I pray that your love will keep on growing because of your knowledge and insight.

10That way you will be able to determine what is best and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.

11Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.