5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon.
6 Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.
7 And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.
8 Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.
9 And do what you learned and received from me—what I told you and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you.
10 I am so happy, and I thank the Lord that you have again shown your care for me. You continued to care about me, but there was no way for you to show it.
11 I am telling you this, but not because I need something. I have learned to be satisfied with what I have and with whatever happens.