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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul prays for the believers in Philippi and talks about the joy there is in suffering for the Lord.
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# may abound
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Paul speaks of love as if it were objects that people could obtain more of. AT: "may increase" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# in knowledge and all understanding
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Here "understanding" refers to understanding about God. This can be stated clearly. AT: "as you learn and understand more about what pleases God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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