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Paul, and Timothy, Servants of Elohim, to all the Saints, that are in Yeshua, the Messiah, at Philippi, together with the Overseers, and Ministers, Grace be with you, and Peace, from Elohim, our Father, through our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah. I thank Elohim, every Time I remember you, in all my Prayers, for all of you, I always Pray with Joy, because of your Partnership, in the Gospel, from the First Day, until now. Being confident of this, that he who Began, a good Work among you, the same will carry it on, to completion, until the coming, of Yeshua, the Messiah it is right for me, to feel this way, about all of you, since I have you in my Mind. For whether I am in Chains, or defending, and confirming the Gospel, all of you share, in Elohim's Grace, with me, Elohim can Testify, how I long for all of you, with the affection, in the Bowels, of Yeshua, the Messiah. And this is my Prayer, that your love, may abound more, and more in Knowledge, and Depth, of insight, that you may Judge of, and approve the things, that are more excellent, in order that you, may be Pure, and without offence, until the coming, of the Messiah, filled with the Fruit, of Righteousness, that comes through Yeshua, the Messiah, to the Praise, and Glory, of Elohim. Now I want you to Know Brothers, that what has happened to me, has really served, to advance the Gospel, as a result, it has become clear, throughout the whole Palace Guard, and to everyone else, that I am in Chains, for Elohim. Because of my Chains, most of the Brothers in our Lord, have been encouraged, to speak the Word, of Elohim, more Courageously, and Fearlessly, and they Herald it, some from envy, and contention, but others with good will, and with love for Elohim, because they Know, that I am appointed, for the vindication, of the Gospel. The former Preach the Messiah, out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up, trouble for me, while I am in Chains, but what does it matter, the important thing, is that in every way, whether from False Motives, or True, the Messiah, is Preached. And because of this, I Rejoice, yes, and I will continue to Rejoice, for I Know, that through your Prayers, and the help, given by the Power, of Elohim, what has happened to me, will turn out for my deliverance.

I eagerly expect, and Hope, that I will in no way, be ashamed, but will have sufficient Courage, so that now, as always, the Messiah will be exalted, in my body, whether by Life, or by Death. For to me to Live, is the Messiah, and to Die, is gain, if I am to go on Living, in the Body, this will mean Fruitful labor, for me, yet what shall I choose, I do not Know, I am thorn between the Two. I desire to depart, and await the coming, of the Messiah, which is better by far, but it is more necessary for you, that I remain in the Body, convinced of this, I Know that I will remain, and I will continue, with all of you, for your progress, and Joy, in the believing. So that, through my being with you again, your joy in Yeshua, the Messiah will overflow, on account of me, whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner Worthy, of the Gospel, of Elohim, then whether I come, and See you, or only Hear about you, in my absence, I will Know that you Stand firm, in One Mind, contending as One Man, for the believing, of the Gospel. Without being Frightened in anyway, by those who oppose you, which is an indication, of their destruction, and of Life for you, and this is given to you by Elohim, that you not only really believe, in the Messiah, but also that you suffer, on his account, and that you endure conflict, as you have seen in me, and now Hear, concerning me. If you have any encouragement, from being United with the Messiah, if any comfort, from his Love, if any Fellowship, with Elohim, if any tenderness, and compassion, then make my Joy complete, by being like Minded, having the same Love, being One in Elohim, and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition, or vain conceit, but humility, consider others, better than yourselves, let no one be Mindful, only of his own things, but let everyone be Mindful, of the things, also of his Neighbor. Your Attitude, should be the same as that, of Yeshua, the Messiah. Who being the Son, of Elohim, did not consider equality, with Elohim, something to be grasped, taking the very Nature, of a Servant, he humbled himself, and became obedient to Death, even Death on a Tree. Therefore Elohim exalted him, to the Highest Place, and gave him the Name, that is above every Name, that at the Name, of Yeshua, every Knee should bow, in Heaven, and on Earth, and under the Earth, and every Tongue, confess that Yeshua, the Messiah, is Lord, to the Glory, of Elohim, his Father.

Therefore my dear friends, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more, in my absence, continue to work out, your Salvation, with fear, and trembling, for it is Elohim, who works in you, to will, and to act, according to his good purpose. Do everything without complaining, or arguing, so that you may become blameless, and Pure, like the innocent Children, of Elohim, in a crooked, and depraved Generation, among whom, you shine as Lights, in the World, as you hold out the Word, of Life. In order that, I may boast on the coming, of the Messiah, that I did not run, or labor for nothing, but even if I am being poured out, like a Drink Offering, on the Sacrifice, and service, coming from your believing. I am glad, and rejoice with all of you, so you too, should be glad, and rejoice with me. I Hope through our Lord, Yeshua, to send Timothy to you soon, that also I may be cheered, when I receive news about you, I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest, in your welfare, for everyone looks out, for his own interests, not those of Yeshua, the Messiah, but you know that Timothy, has proved himself, because as a Son, with his Father, he has served with me in the work, of the Gospel. I Hope therefore, to send him as soon as I See, how things go with me, and I am confident, through our Lord, that I myself will come soon, but Right now, I am forced through circumstances, to send to you Epaphroditus, my Brother, Fellow worker, and Fellow Soldier, who also is your Messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. For he longs, for all of you, and is distressed, because you heard he was Ill, indeed he was Ill, and almost Died, but Elohim had Mercy on him, and not on him only, but also on me, to spare me sorrow, upon sorrow. Therefore, I am all the more eager, to send him, so that when you See him again, you may rejoice, and I may have a little Breathing, welcome him in our Lord, with great joy, and honor Men like him. For because of Elohim's work, he came near to Death, and little regarded his Life, that he might fulfill, what you lacked, in service toward me.

Finally my Brothers, rejoice in our Lord, it is no trouble for me, to write the same things, to you again, and it is a safeguard for you, watch out for those Dogs, those Men who do Evil, those mutilators of the Flesh, for it is we, who are the Circumcision, we who worship, through the Power, of Elohim, who Glory in Yeshua, the Messiah, and yet do not rely on things, of the Flesh. As for me, I once relied on things, of the Flesh, however, if a Man thinks, his Hope is on things, of the Flesh, I have more Hope, than he has. For I was Circumcised, when I was Eight Days Old, being an Israelite by Race, of the Tribe, of Benjamin, a Hebrew Son, of Hebrews, and according to the Law, a Pharisee, and concerning zeal, I was a persecutor, of the Assembly, and according to the standards, of Righteousness, of the Law. I was blameless, but whatever was to my profit, I now consider loss, for the sake, of the Messiah, what is more, I consider everything a loss, compared to the surpassing greatness, of knowing Yeshua, the Messiah, our Lord, for whose sake, I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain the Messiah, and be found in him, not having a Righteousness, of my own, that comes from the Law, but that which is by believing, through the Messiah, the Righteousness, that comes from Elohim, and is by believing. I want to know the Messiah, and the Power, of his Resurrection, and the Fellowship, of sharing in his sufferings, even to a Death like his, and so somehow to attain, to the Resurrection, from among, the Dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on, to take hold, of that for which Yeshua, the Messiah, took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself, yet to have taken hold of it, but one thing I do, forgetting what is behind, and straining toward what is ahead, and I run straight for the Goal, that I may obtain the Prize, of Victory, of the Call, of Elohim, from in High, through Yeshua, the Messiah.

All of us who are mature, should take such a view of things, and if on some point, you think differently, that too, Elohim will make clear to you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same path, and with One accord, join with others, in following my example, Brothers, and observe those who walk, such a Path, and then you will be examples, as we are. For as I have often told you before, and now say again, even with Tears, many Live as enemies, of the Resurrection, of the Messiah, their destiny is destruction, their God, is their Stomach, and their Glory, is in their shame, their Mind is on Earthly things, but our labors, are in Heavenly things, from whence we look for our Savior, our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah. Who by the Power, that enables Elohim, to bring everything under his control, will transform, our lowly Bodies, so that they will be like Yeshua's, Glorious Body. Therefore my Brothers, you whom I love, and long for, my joy, and Crown, that is how you should stand firm, in our Lord. Dear friends, I plead with Euodia, and I plead with Syntyche, that they be of One Mind, in our Lord, yes, and I ask you loyal Yokefellow, that you assist these Women, who labored with me, in the Gospel, together with Clement, and with the rest, of my Fellow laborers, whose Names are written, in the book of Life. Rejoice you, in our Lord at all times, and again, I say rejoice, let your humility be recognized, among all Men, our Lord's coming is near, be anxious for nothing, but as all times by prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving, make known your requests, before Elohim, and the Peace, of Elohim, which transcends all understanding, will guard your Hearts, and your Minds, through Yeshua, the Messiah.

Finally my Brothers, what things are True, and what things are Honest, and what things are Just, and what things are Pure, and what things are Lovely, and what things is of good report, if anything is Excellent, or Praiseworthy, on these, be your Thoughts. Whatever you have learned, or received, or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice, and the Elohim, of Peace, will be with you. But I rejoiced in our Lord, greatly, that you have continued, to care for me, just as you have always cared, even though you yourselves, have not had sufficient, nor am I saying this, simply because I am in want, for I have learned, to make what I have sufficient, to meet my needs. I know what it is, to be in need, and I know what it is, to have plenty, I have learned the Secret, of being content in any, and every situation, whether well fed, or hungry, whether Living in plenty, or in want, I can do everything, through Elohim, who give me strength. Yet it was good of you, to share in my troubles, moreover, as you Philippians know in the early Days, of your acquaintance with the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not One Assembly shared with me, in the matter of giving, and receiving, except you only. For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid, again and again, when I was in need, not that I am looking for a Gift, but because I want to See the Fruits, of the Gospel increased, to you. I have received everything I need, and it is more than enough, I am satisfied, having received everything, you sent me, by Epaphroditus, and it was welcome, as a fragrant Perfume, and a Sacrifice acceptable, and well pleasing, to Elohim, and may Elohim, supply all your necessity, according to his Riches, through the Glory, of Yeshua, the Messiah, and to Elohim, our Father, be Glory, and Honor, Forever, and ever, believe. Greet all the Saints, in Yeshua, the Messiah, the Brothers who are with me, send Greetings, all the Saints, send you Greetings, especially those who belong, to Caesar's Household. The Grace, of Elohim, be with your Mind, in our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, believe.

This Letter is Dedicated to the
Memory, of my Teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille