JMNT(i)
7 and God's peace (= shalom; or: and so the harmony which is God),
which is continuously having a hold over (is habitually holding sway over; or: is constantly being superior and excelling by having it over)
all mind and inner sense (or: every intellect; all power of comprehension; or: all process of thinking),
will continue garrisoning (guarding; standing sentinel over)
your hearts and the results of thinking (thoughts; reasonings; understandings; effects from directing the mind on something; or: dispositions; designs; purposes; effects of perceptions; [
p16 adds: and bodies]),
within, and in union with, Christ Jesus [
p46: {the} Lord Jesus].
8 In conclusion (or: Finally; or: What [is] left),
brothers (= fellow believers; [my] family),
as much as is true (or: as many things as are genuine and real),
as many as [
are]
awe-inspiring (serious; respectable; noble; dignified by holiness),
as much as [
is]
rightwised (put right; fair, equitable; just; in right relationship within the Way pointed out),
as many as [
are]
pure and innocent, as much as [
is]
affection-inducing (friendly; directed toward what is liked; lovable or lovely; agreeable; well-regarded; winsome; engendering fondness; attractive; kindly disposed; loveable),
as many as [
are]
well-spoken-of (commendable; reputable; of good report; the effect of fair speaking; renowned),
if [
there is]
any excellence and nobleness (virtues of braveness, courage, good character, quality, self-restraint, magnificence, benevolence, reliability) [
in them]
and if [
there is]
any praise applied (expression of high evaluation; honor paid; approval or applause) [
to them]
, be habitually thinking about these things in a logical way (repeatedly make these things the focus of careful consideration and analysis; continuously take these things into account)!
9 Keep on practicing and accomplishing these things which you folks both learn and accept (or: learned and received alongside) –
even [
what]
you heard and saw within me. And, the God of the Peace (or: And God, the source and quality of peace [= shalom]; Then the God which is harmony)
will continue existing in company with you folks (or: will constantly be with you folks).