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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul advises the believers to have unity and humility and reminds them of Christ's example.
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# If there is any encouragement in Christ
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"If Christ has encouraged you" or "If you are encouraged because of Christ"
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# if there is any comfort provided by love
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The phrase "by love" probably refers to Christ's love for the Philippians. AT: "if his love has given you any comfort" or "if his love for you has comforted you in any way"
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# if there is any fellowship in the Spirit
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"if you have fellowship with the Spirit"
# if there are any tender mercies and compassions
"if you have experienced many of God's acts of tender mercy and compassion"