7 and ^athe peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  ‡

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are ^atrue, whatever things are ^bnoble, whatever things are ^cjust, ^dwhatever things are pure, whatever things are ^elovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  ‡

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last ^ayour care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.  ‡

11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, ^ato be content:  ‡