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There are a number of reasons why Paul wrote this letter. First, there was the matter of Epaphroditus and the gift sent to Paul by his hand. Paul wished to respond to their generosity. Second, he took the opportunity to share certain news about himself and his situation. Third, he wished to address a serious problem of division within the church. Fourth, Paul wished to warn about those he calls...

Anxiety can produce irritability and defensiveness. It is a soil in which discord could grow. Indeed matters that might otherwise be of lesser moment can reach swollen proportions when fed by anxiety. The verb here rendered “be anxious” (μεριμνάω, merimnaō) is translated “take interest” in 2:20. Though anxiety is not specifically addressed elsewhere in the letter, it could clearly be both a cause of and a consequence
Philippians 4:6
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