Salutation: Paul greets the church and its leaders (Phil. 1:1-2) -- Thanksgiving: Paul is grateful for his relationship with the church (Phil. 1:2-11) -- Autobiographical disclosure: Paul's forced absence (1:12-26) -- Exhortations for the meantime: whether Paul is present or absent (1:27--2:16) -- Autobiographical disclosure: travel plans for Paul and his associates (Phil. 2:17--3:1a) -- Exhortations for the meantime: whether Paul is present or absent (Phil. 3:1b--4:9) -- Thanksgiving: Paul is grateful for the church's relationship with Him (Phil. 4:10-20) -- Closing: further greetings and benediction (Phil.4:21-23).

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