Outline Place Finder GOSPEL UNITY COMMITMENT THE LORD BACK to Outline Chapter summary. The first verses look back. Paul urges those he loves to stand firm in the Lord (4:1). He has written of unity. Now he pleads for harmony between two women, each of whom is committed to the cause of the Gospel (vv. 2–3). Then Paul looks ahead. His dear friends will find the Lord their surest source of joy. Because of Him they need not be anxious. Because of Him, prayer brings the blessed gift of peace