8. Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honourable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
9. The things which you learnt, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
10. But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.
11. Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learnt in whatever state I am, to be content in it.