Paul encourages the continued imitation of Christ's love as expressed in humility. Care for others as we as yourselves. Consider Jesus. He was God yet did not exploit the perks of being God. Instead, he became human out of love for us. Imagine the love he has for us if he gives up what was his right and then goes on to be tortured and killed. That's love. Paul goes on. That's not the end of the story. God then raise Jesus back to the highest place and takes us with him. We should be honored and thankful.
Therefore, keep up the good work. Note that Paul is pleased that they act that way when he is gone.
Paul will send his protégé, Timothy, to them and Epaphroditus as well. Epaphroditus must have come from the Philippian church.
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