The disciples were to throw care aside and trust in the living God.
The disciples were to fill their minds with the best thoughts: to think on things which are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, of virtue, and praiseworthy.
If the disciples did what they had learned, and received, and heard, and seen in Paul, the God of peace would be with them. This applies to people of all ages. It is fashionable now to dismiss the apostle Paul and his writings. Many opine that his instructions are irrelevant and inappropriate today, but Jesus set him forth as a model for us to copy. Consequently, if we follow his example we shall receive the commendation of both Christ and the Father.
Paul concluded his letter with expressions of glory to God sending the greetings of all the saints in Rome, including some members of Caesar’s household.
Paul expressed the benediction with which he uniquely concluded all his letters: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all”.
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The apostle exhorted the disciples to “stand fast in the Lord”, to have the same mind, and to help other believers whose “names are in the book of life”.