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If<S>1437</S> therefore<S>3767</S> the whole<S>3650</S> church<S>1577</S> should assemble<S>4905</S> together<S>1909</S> <S>3588</S> <S>846</S> and all<S>3956</S> speak<S>2980</S> in tongues,<S>1100</S> and ungifted<S>2399</S> men<S>2399</S> or<S>2228</S> unbelievers<S>571</S> enter,<S>1525</S> will they not say<S>3004</S> that you are mad<S>3105</S>?


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But if<S>1437</S> all<S>3956</S> prophesy,<S>4395</S> and an unbeliever<S>571</S> or<S>2228</S> an ungifted<S>2399</S> man<S>2399</S> enters,<S>1525</S> he is convicted<S>1651</S> by all,<S>3956</S> he is called<S>350</S> to account<S>350</S> by all;<S>3956</S>


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the secrets<S>2927</S> of his heart<S>2588</S> are disclosed;<S>5318</S> and so<S>3779</S> he will fall<S>4098</S> on his face<S>4383</S> and worship<S>4352</S> God,<S>2316</S> declaring<S>518</S> that God<S>2316</S> is certainly<S>3689</S> among<S>1722</S> you.


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> is [the outcome] then,<S>3767</S> brethren<S>80</S>? When<S>3752</S> you assemble,<S>4905</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> has<S>2192</S> a psalm,<S>5568</S> has<S>2192</S> a teaching,<S>1322</S> has<S>2192</S> a revelation,<S>602</S> has<S>2192</S> a tongue,<S>1100</S> has<S>2192</S> an interpretation.<S>2058</S> Let all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> be done<S>1096</S> for edification.<S>3619</S>


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If<S>1535</S> anyone<S>5100</S> speaks<S>2980</S> in a tongue,<S>1100</S> [it should be] by two<S>1417</S> or<S>2228</S> at the most<S>4183</S> three,<S>5140</S> and [each] in turn,<S>3313</S> and let one<S>1520</S> interpret;<S>1329</S>


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but if<S>1437</S> there is no<S>3361</S> interpreter,<S>1328</S> let him keep<S>4601</S> silent<S>4601</S> in the church;<S>1577</S> and let him speak<S>2980</S> to himself<S>1438</S> and to God.<S>2316</S>


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And let two<S>1417</S> or<S>2228</S> three<S>5140</S> prophets<S>4396</S> speak,<S>2980</S> and let the others<S>243</S> pass<S>1252</S> judgment.<S>1252</S>


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But if<S>1437</S> a revelation<S>601</S> is made<S>601</S> to another<S>243</S> who is seated,<S>2521</S> let the first<S>4413</S> keep<S>4601</S> silent.<S>4601</S>


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For you can<S>1410</S> all<S>3956</S> prophesy<S>4395</S> one<S>2596</S> <S>1520</S> by one,<S>2596</S> <S>1520</S> so<S>2443</S> that all<S>3956</S> may learn<S>3129</S> and all<S>3956</S> may be exhorted;<S>3870</S>


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for God<S>2316</S> is not [a God] of confusion<S>181</S> but of peace,<S>1515</S> as in all<S>3956</S> the churches<S>1577</S> of the saints.<S>40</S>


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Let the women<S>1135</S> keep<S>4601</S> silent<S>4601</S> in the churches;<S>1577</S> for they are not permitted<S>2010</S> to speak,<S>2980</S> but let them subject<S>5293</S> themselves, just<S>2531</S> as the Law<S>3551</S> also<S>2532</S> says.<S>3004</S>


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And if<S>1487</S> they desire<S>2309</S> to learn<S>3129</S> anything,<S>5100</S> let them ask<S>1905</S> their own<S>2398</S> husbands<S>435</S> at home;<S>3624</S> for it is improper<S>150</S> for a woman<S>1135</S> to speak<S>2980</S> in church.<S>1577</S>


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Was it from you that the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> [first] went<S>1831</S> forth<S>1831</S>? Or<S>2228</S> has it come<S>2658</S> to you only<S>3441</S>?


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> thinks<S>1380</S> he is a prophet<S>4396</S> or<S>2228</S> spiritual,<S>4152</S> let him recognize<S>1921</S> that the things which<S>3739</S> I write<S>1125</S> to you are the Lord's commandment.<S>1785</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not recognize<S>50</S> [this], he is not recognized.<S>50</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>5620</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> desire<S>2206</S> earnestly<S>2206</S> to prophesy,<S>4395</S> and do not forbid<S>2967</S> to speak<S>2980</S> in tongues.<S>1100</S>


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But let all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> be done<S>1096</S> properly<S>2156</S> and in an orderly<S>5010</S> manner.<S>5010</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to you, brethren,<S>80</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> which<S>3739</S> I preached<S>2097</S> to you, which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> you received,<S>3880</S> in which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> you stand,<S>2476</S>


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by which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> you are saved,<S>4982</S> if<S>1487</S> you hold<S>2722</S> fast<S>2722</S> the word<S>3056</S> which<S>5101</S> I preached<S>2097</S> to you, unless<S>1487</S> <S>3361</S> you believed<S>4100</S> in vain.<S>1500</S>


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For I delivered<S>3860</S> to you as of first<S>4413</S> importance<S>4413</S> what<S>3739</S> I also<S>2532</S> received,<S>3880</S> that Christ<S>5547</S> died<S>599</S> for our sins<S>266</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Scriptures,<S>1124</S>


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<pb/>and that He was buried,<S>2290</S> and that He was raised<S>1453</S> on the third<S>5154</S> day<S>2250</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Scriptures,<S>1124</S>


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After<S>1899</S> that He appeared<S>3708</S> to more<S>1883</S> than<S>1883</S> five<S>4001</S> hundred<S>4001</S> brethren<S>80</S> at one<S>2178</S> time,<S>2178</S> most<S>4183</S> of whom<S>3739</S> remain<S>3306</S> until<S>2193</S> now,<S>737</S> but some<S>5100</S> have fallen<S>2837</S> asleep;<S>2837</S>


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then<S>1899</S> He appeared<S>3708</S> to James,<S>2385</S> then<S>1534</S> to all<S>3956</S> the apostles;<S>652</S>


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and last<S>2078</S> of all,<S>3956</S> as it were to one<S>1626</S> untimely<S>1626</S> born,<S>1626</S> He appeared<S>3708</S> to me also.<S>2532</S>


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For I am<S>1510</S> the least<S>1646</S> of the apostles,<S>652</S> who<S>3739</S> am<S>1510</S> not fit<S>2425</S> to be called<S>2564</S> an apostle,<S>652</S> because<S>1360</S> I persecuted<S>1377</S> the church<S>1577</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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But by the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> I am<S>1510</S> what<S>3739</S> I am,<S>1510</S> and His grace<S>5485</S> toward<S>1519</S> me did not prove<S>1096</S> vain;<S>2756</S> but I labored<S>2872</S> even<S>4053</S> more<S>4053</S> than all<S>3956</S> of them, yet<S>1161</S> not I, but the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> with me.


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Whether<S>1535</S> then<S>3767</S> [it was] I or<S>1535</S> they, so<S>3779</S> we preach<S>2784</S> and so<S>3779</S> you believed.<S>4100</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is preached,<S>2784</S> that He has been raised<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> how<S>4459</S> do some<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you say<S>3004</S> that there is no<S>3756</S> resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead<S>3498</S>?


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But if<S>1487</S> there is no<S>3756</S> resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead,<S>3498</S> not even<S>3761</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has been raised;<S>1453</S>


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and if<S>1487</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has not been raised,<S>1453</S> then<S>686</S> our preaching<S>2782</S> is vain,<S>2756</S> your faith<S>4102</S> also<S>2532</S> is vain.<S>2756</S>


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<pb/>Moreover<S>1161</S> we are even<S>2532</S> found<S>2147</S> [to be] false<S>5577</S> witnesses<S>5577</S> of God,<S>2316</S> because<S>3754</S> we witnessed<S>3140</S> against<S>2596</S> God<S>2316</S> that He raised<S>1453</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> whom<S>3739</S> He did not raise,<S>1453</S> if<S>1512</S> in fact<S>686</S> the dead<S>3498</S> are not raised.<S>1453</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> the dead<S>3498</S> are not raised,<S>1453</S> not even<S>3761</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has been raised;<S>1453</S>


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and if<S>1487</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has not been raised,<S>1453</S> your faith<S>4102</S> is worthless;<S>3152</S> you are still<S>2089</S> in your sins.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Then<S>686</S> those<S>3588</S> also<S>2532</S> who have fallen<S>2837</S> asleep<S>2837</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> have perished.<S>622</S>


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If<S>1487</S> we have hoped<S>1679</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> in this<S>3778</S> life<S>2222</S> only,<S>3440</S> we are of all<S>3956</S> men<S>444</S> most<S>1652</S> to be pitied.<S>1652</S>


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<pb/>But now<S>3570</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has been raised<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> the first<S>536</S> fruits<S>536</S> of those<S>3588</S> who are asleep.<S>2837</S>


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For since<S>1894</S> by a man<S>444</S> [came] death,<S>2288</S> by a man<S>444</S> also<S>2532</S> [came] the resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead.<S>3498</S>


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For as in Adam<S>76</S> all<S>3956</S> die,<S>599</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> all<S>3956</S> shall be made<S>2227</S> alive.<S>2227</S>


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<pb/>But each<S>1538</S> in his own<S>2398</S> order:<S>5001</S> Christ<S>5547</S> the first<S>536</S> fruits,<S>536</S> after<S>1899</S> that those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are Christ's at His coming,<S>3952</S>


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then<S>1534</S> [comes] the end,<S>5056</S> when<S>3752</S> He delivers<S>3860</S> up the kingdom<S>932</S> to the God<S>2316</S> and Father,<S>3962</S> when<S>3752</S> He has abolished<S>2673</S> all<S>3956</S> rule<S>746</S> and all<S>3956</S> authority<S>1849</S> and power.<S>1411</S>


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For He must<S>1163</S> reign<S>936</S> until<S>891</S> He has put<S>5087</S> all<S>3956</S> His enemies<S>2190</S> under<S>5259</S> His feet.<S>4228</S>


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For He has put<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in subjection<S>5293</S> under<S>5259</S> His feet.<S>4228</S> But when<S>3752</S> He says,<S>3004</S> "All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are put<S>5293</S> in subjection,<S>5293</S>" it is evident<S>1212</S> that He is excepted<S>1622</S> who put<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in subjection<S>5293</S> to Him.


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And when<S>3752</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are subjected<S>5293</S> to Him, then<S>5119</S> the Son<S>5207</S> Himself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> will be subjected<S>5293</S> to the One who subjected<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to Him, that God<S>2316</S> may be all<S>3956</S> in all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Otherwise,<S>1893</S> what<S>5101</S> will those<S>3588</S> do<S>4160</S> who are baptized<S>907</S> for the dead<S>3498</S>? If<S>1487</S> the dead<S>3498</S> are not raised<S>1453</S> at all,<S>3654</S> why<S>5101</S> then<S>2532</S> are they baptized<S>907</S> for them?


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I protest,<S>3513</S> brethren,<S>80</S> by the boasting<S>2746</S> in you, which<S>3739</S> I have<S>2192</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord,<S>2962</S> I die<S>599</S> daily.<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S>


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If<S>1487</S> from human<S>444</S> motives<S>2596</S> I fought<S>2341</S> with wild<S>2341</S> beasts<S>2341</S> at Ephesus,<S>2181</S> what<S>5101</S> does it profit<S>3786</S> me? <t>If<S>1487</S> the dead<S>3498</S> are not raised,<S>1453</S> let us eat<S>2068</S> and drink,<S>4095</S> for tomorrow<S>839</S> we die.<S>599</S></t>


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<pb/>Do not be deceived:<S>4105</S> <t>"Bad<S>2556</S> company<S>3657</S> corrupts<S>5351</S> good<S>5543</S> morals.<S>2239</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Become<S>1594</S> sober-minded as you ought,<S>1346</S> and stop<S>3361</S> sinning;<S>264</S> for some<S>5100</S> have<S>2192</S> no<S>56</S> knowledge<S>56</S> of God.<S>2316</S> I speak<S>2980</S> [this] to your shame.<S>1791</S>


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<pb/>But someone<S>5100</S> will say,<S>3004</S> "How<S>4459</S> are the dead<S>3498</S> raised<S>1453</S>? And with what<S>4169</S> kind<S>4169</S> of body<S>4983</S> do they come<S>2064</S>?"


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You fool!<S>878</S> That which<S>3739</S> you sow<S>4687</S> does not come<S>2227</S> to life<S>2227</S> unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> it dies;<S>599</S>


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<pb/>and that which<S>3739</S> you sow,<S>4687</S> you do not sow<S>4687</S> the body<S>4983</S> which is to be, but a bare<S>1131</S> grain,<S>2848</S> perhaps<S>5177</S> of wheat<S>4621</S> or<S>2228</S> of something<S>5100</S> else.<S>3062</S>


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But God<S>2316</S> gives<S>1325</S> it a body<S>4983</S> just<S>2531</S> as He wished,<S>2309</S> and to each<S>1538</S> of the seeds<S>4690</S> a body<S>4983</S> of its own.<S>2398</S>


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All<S>3956</S> flesh<S>4561</S> is not the same<S>846</S> flesh,<S>4561</S> but there is one<S>243</S> [flesh<S>4561</S>] of men,<S>444</S> and another<S>243</S> flesh<S>4561</S> of beasts,<S>2934</S> and another<S>243</S> flesh of birds,<S>4421</S> and another<S>243</S> of fish.<S>2486</S>


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There are also<S>2532</S> heavenly<S>2032</S> bodies<S>4983</S> and earthly<S>1919</S> bodies,<S>4983</S> but the glory<S>1391</S> of the heavenly<S>2032</S> is one,<S>2087</S> and the [glory] of the earthly<S>1919</S> is another.<S>2087</S>


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There is one<S>243</S> glory<S>1391</S> of the sun,<S>2246</S> and another<S>243</S> glory<S>1391</S> of the moon,<S>4582</S> and another<S>243</S> glory<S>1391</S> of the stars;<S>792</S> for star<S>792</S> differs<S>1308</S> from star<S>792</S> in glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> is the resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead.<S>3498</S> It is sown<S>4687</S> a perishable<S>5356</S> [body], it is raised<S>1453</S> an imperishable<S>861</S> [body];


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it is sown<S>4687</S> in dishonor,<S>819</S> it is raised<S>1453</S> in glory;<S>1391</S> it is sown<S>4687</S> in weakness,<S>769</S> it is raised<S>1453</S> in power;<S>1411</S>


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it is sown<S>4687</S> a natural<S>5591</S> body,<S>4983</S> it is raised<S>1453</S> a spiritual<S>4152</S> body.<S>4983</S> If<S>1487</S> there is a natural<S>5591</S> body,<S>4983</S> there is also<S>2532</S> a spiritual<S>4152</S> [body.]


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> it is written,<S>1125</S> "The first<S>4413</S> man,<S>444</S> Adam,<S>76</S> became<S>1096</S> a living<S>2198</S> soul.<S>5590</S>" The last<S>2078</S> Adam<S>76</S> [became] a life-giving spirit.<S>4151</S>


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However,<S>235</S> the spiritual<S>4152</S> is not first,<S>4413</S> but the natural;<S>5591</S> then<S>1899</S> the spiritual.<S>4152</S>


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The first<S>4413</S> man<S>444</S> is from the earth,<S>1093</S> earthy;<S>5517</S> the second<S>1208</S> man<S>444</S> is from heaven.<S>3772</S>


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As is the earthy,<S>5517</S> so<S>5108</S> also<S>2532</S> are those<S>3588</S> who are earthy;<S>5517</S> and as is the heavenly,<S>2032</S> so<S>5108</S> also<S>2532</S> are those<S>3588</S> who are heavenly.<S>2032</S>


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And just<S>2531</S> as we have borne<S>5409</S> the image<S>1504</S> of the earthy,<S>5517</S> we shall also<S>2532</S> bear<S>5409</S> the image<S>1504</S> of the heavenly.<S>2032</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I say<S>5346</S> this,<S>3778</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that flesh<S>4561</S> and blood<S>129</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> inherit<S>2816</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God;<S>2316</S> nor<S>3761</S> does the perishable<S>5356</S> inherit<S>2816</S> the imperishable.<S>861</S>


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<pb/>Behold,<S>2400</S> I tell<S>3004</S> you a mystery;<S>3466</S> we shall not all<S>3956</S> sleep,<S>2837</S> but we shall all<S>3956</S> be changed,<S>236</S>


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in a moment,<S>823</S> in the twinkling<S>4493</S> of an eye,<S>3788</S> at the last<S>2078</S> trumpet;<S>4536</S> for the trumpet<S>4537</S> will sound,<S>4537</S> and the dead<S>3498</S> will be raised<S>1453</S> imperishable,<S>862</S> and we shall be changed.<S>236</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> perishable<S>5349</S> must<S>1163</S> put<S>1746</S> on the imperishable,<S>861</S> and this<S>3778</S> mortal<S>2349</S> must put<S>1746</S> on immortality.<S>110</S>


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But when<S>3752</S> this<S>3778</S> perishable<S>5349</S> will have put<S>1746</S> on the imperishable,<S>861</S> and this<S>3778</S> mortal<S>2349</S> will have put<S>1746</S> on immortality,<S>110</S> then<S>5119</S> will come<S>1096</S> about the saying<S>3056</S> that is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Death<S>2288</S> is swallowed<S>2666</S> up in victory.<S>3534</S></t>


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<t>"O death,<S>2288</S> where<S>4226</S> is your victory<S>3534</S>? O death,<S>2288</S> where<S>4226</S> is your sting<S>2759</S>?"</t>


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<pb/>The sting<S>2759</S> of death<S>2288</S> is sin,<S>266</S> and the power<S>1411</S> of sin<S>266</S> is the law;<S>3551</S>


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but thanks<S>5485</S> be to God,<S>2316</S> who gives<S>1325</S> us the victory<S>3534</S> through<S>1223</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Therefore,<S>5620</S> my beloved<S>27</S> brethren,<S>80</S> be steadfast,<S>1476</S> immovable,<S>277</S> always<S>3842</S> abounding<S>4052</S> in the work<S>2041</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that your toil<S>2873</S> is not [in] vain<S>2756</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the collection<S>3048</S> for the saints,<S>40</S> as I directed<S>1299</S> the churches<S>1577</S> of Galatia,<S>1053</S> so<S>3779</S> do<S>4160</S> you also.<S>2532</S>


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On the first<S>1520</S> day of every<S>2596</S> week<S>4521</S> let each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> of you put<S>5087</S> aside<S>3844</S> <S>1438</S> and save,<S>2343</S> as he may prosper,<S>2137</S> that no<S>3361</S> collections<S>3048</S> be made<S>1096</S> when<S>3752</S> I come.<S>2064</S>


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And when<S>3752</S> I arrive,<S>3854</S> whomever<S>3739</S> <S>1437</S> you may approve,<S>1381</S> I shall send<S>3992</S> them with letters<S>1992</S> to carry<S>667</S> your gift<S>5485</S> to Jerusalem;<S>2419</S>


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and if<S>1437</S> it is fitting<S>514</S> for me to go<S>4198</S> also,<S>2532</S> they will go<S>4198</S> with me.


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<pb/>But I shall come<S>2064</S> to you after<S>3752</S> I go<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> Macedonia,<S>3109</S> for I am going<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> Macedonia;<S>3109</S>


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and perhaps<S>5177</S> I shall stay<S>2650</S> with you, or<S>2228</S> even<S>2532</S> spend<S>3914</S> the winter,<S>3914</S> that you may send<S>4311</S> me on my way<S>4311</S> wherever<S>3757</S> <S>1437</S> I may go.<S>4198</S>


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For I do not wish<S>2309</S> to see<S>3708</S> you now<S>737</S> [just] in passing;<S>3938</S> for I hope<S>1679</S> to remain<S>1961</S> with you for some<S>5100</S> time,<S>5550</S> if<S>1437</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> permits.<S>2010</S>


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for a wide<S>3173</S> door<S>2374</S> for effective<S>1756</S> [service] has opened<S>455</S> to me, and there are many<S>4183</S> adversaries.<S>480</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1437</S> Timothy<S>5095</S> comes,<S>2064</S> see<S>991</S> that he is with you without<S>870</S> cause<S>870</S> to be afraid;<S>870</S> for he is doing<S>2038</S> the Lord's work,<S>2041</S> as I also<S>2532</S> am.


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Let no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> therefore<S>3767</S> despise<S>1848</S> him. But send<S>4311</S> him on his way<S>4311</S> in peace,<S>1515</S> so<S>2443</S> that he may come<S>2064</S> to me; for I expect<S>1551</S> him with the brethren.<S>80</S>


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<pb/>But concerning<S>4012</S> Apollos<S>625</S> our brother,<S>80</S> I encouraged<S>3870</S> him greatly<S>4183</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you with the brethren;<S>80</S> and it was not at all<S>3843</S> [his] desire<S>2307</S> to come<S>2064</S> now,<S>3568</S> but he will come<S>2064</S> when<S>3752</S> he has opportunity.<S>2119</S>


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<pb/>Be on the alert,<S>1127</S> stand<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> in the faith,<S>4102</S> act<S>407</S> like<S>407</S> men,<S>407</S> be strong.<S>2901</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren<S>80</S> (you know<S>3609</S> the household<S>3614</S> of Stephanas,<S>4734</S> that they were the first<S>536</S> fruits<S>536</S> of Achaia,<S>882</S> and that they have devoted<S>5021</S> themselves<S>1438</S> for ministry<S>1248</S> to the saints<S>40</S>),


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that you also<S>2532</S> be in subjection<S>5293</S> to such<S>5108</S> men<S>5108</S> and to everyone<S>3956</S> who helps<S>4903</S> in the work<S>4903</S> and labors.<S>2872</S>


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And I rejoice<S>5463</S> over<S>1909</S> the coming<S>3952</S> of Stephanas<S>4734</S> and Fortunatus<S>5415</S> and Achaicus;<S>883</S> because<S>3754</S> they have supplied<S>378</S> what<S>5303</S> was lacking<S>5303</S> on your part.


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For they have refreshed<S>373</S> my spirit<S>4151</S> and yours.<S>4771</S> Therefore<S>3767</S> acknowledge<S>1921</S> such<S>5108</S> men.<S>5108</S>


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<pb/>The churches<S>1577</S> of Asia<S>773</S> greet<S>782</S> you. Aquila<S>207</S> and Prisca<S>4251</S> greet<S>782</S> you heartily<S>4183</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> with the church<S>1577</S> that is in their house.<S>3624</S>


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All<S>3956</S> the brethren<S>80</S> greet<S>782</S> you. Greet<S>782</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> with a holy<S>40</S> kiss.<S>5370</S>


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If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not love<S>5368</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> let him be accursed.<S>331</S> Maranatha.<S>3134</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> [our] brother,<S>80</S> to the church<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> which is at Corinth<S>2882</S> with all<S>3956</S> the saints<S>40</S> who are throughout<S>3650</S> Achaia: <S>882</S>


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<pb/>Blessed<S>2128</S> [be] the God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> the Father<S>3962</S> of mercies<S>3628</S> and God<S>2316</S> of all<S>3956</S> comfort;<S>3874</S>


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who comforts<S>3870</S> us in all<S>3956</S> our affliction<S>2347</S> so<S>1519</S> that we may be able<S>1410</S> to comfort<S>3870</S> those<S>3588</S> who are in any<S>3956</S> affliction<S>2347</S> with the comfort<S>3874</S> with which<S>3739</S> we ourselves<S>846</S> are comforted<S>3870</S> by God.<S>2316</S>


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For just<S>2531</S> as the sufferings<S>3804</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> are ours<S>1473</S> in abundance,<S>4052</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> our comfort<S>3874</S> is abundant<S>4052</S> through<S>1223</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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But if<S>1535</S> we are afflicted,<S>2346</S> it is for your comfort<S>3874</S> and salvation;<S>4991</S> or<S>1535</S> if<S>1535</S> we are comforted,<S>3870</S> it is for your comfort,<S>3874</S> which is effective<S>1754</S> in the patient<S>5281</S> enduring<S>5281</S> of the same<S>846</S> sufferings<S>3804</S> which<S>3739</S> we also<S>2532</S> suffer;<S>3958</S>


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and our hope<S>1680</S> for you is firmly<S>949</S> grounded,<S>949</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that as you are sharers<S>2844</S> of our sufferings,<S>3804</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> you are [sharers] of our comfort.<S>3874</S>


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<pb/>For we do not want<S>2309</S> you to be unaware,<S>50</S> brethren,<S>80</S> of our affliction<S>2347</S> which came<S>1096</S> [to us] in Asia,<S>773</S> that we were burdened<S>916</S> excessively,<S>2596</S> <S>5236</S> beyond<S>5228</S> our strength,<S>1411</S> so<S>5620</S> that we despaired<S>1820</S> even<S>2532</S> of life;<S>2198</S>


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indeed,<S>235</S> we had<S>2192</S> the sentence<S>610</S> of death<S>2288</S> within<S>1722</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> in order<S>2443</S> that we should not trust<S>3982</S> in ourselves,<S>1438</S> but in God<S>2316</S> who raises<S>1453</S> the dead;<S>3498</S>


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who<S>3739</S> delivered<S>4506</S> us from so<S>5082</S> great<S>5082</S> a [peril of] death,<S>2288</S> and will deliver<S>4506</S> [us,] He on whom<S>3739</S> we have set<S>1679</S> our hope.<S>1679</S> And He will yet<S>2089</S> deliver<S>4506</S> us,


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you also<S>2532</S> joining<S>4943</S> in helping<S>4943</S> us through your prayers,<S>1162</S> that thanks<S>2168</S> may be given<S>2168</S> by many<S>4183</S> persons<S>4383</S> on our behalf<S>5228</S> for the favor<S>5486</S> bestowed<S>1519</S> upon us through<S>1223</S> [the prayers of] many.<S>4183</S>


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<pb/>For our proud<S>2746</S> confidence<S>2746</S> is this,<S>3778</S> the testimony<S>3142</S> of our conscience,<S>4893</S> that in holiness<S>41</S> and godly<S>2316</S> sincerity,<S>1505</S> not in fleshly<S>4559</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> but in the grace<S>5485</S> of God,<S>2316</S> we have conducted<S>390</S> ourselves in the world,<S>2889</S> and especially<S>4053</S> toward<S>4314</S> you.


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For we write<S>1125</S> nothing<S>3756</S> else<S>243</S> to you than<S>2228</S> what<S>3739</S> you read<S>314</S> and understand,<S>1921</S> and I hope<S>1679</S> you will understand<S>1921</S> until<S>2193</S> the end;<S>5056</S>


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just<S>2531</S> as you also<S>2532</S> partially<S>3313</S> did understand<S>1921</S> us, that we are your reason<S>2745</S> to be proud<S>2745</S> as you also<S>2532</S> are ours,<S>1473</S> in the day<S>2250</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>And in this<S>3778</S> confidence<S>4006</S> I intended<S>1014</S> at first<S>4387</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you, that you might twice<S>1208</S> receive<S>2192</S> a blessing;<S>5485</S>


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that is, to pass<S>1330</S> your way<S>1223</S> into Macedonia,<S>3109</S> and again<S>3825</S> from Macedonia<S>3109</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you, and by you to be helped<S>4311</S> on my journey<S>4311</S> to Judea.<S>2453</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> I was not vacillating<S>5530</S> <S>1644</S> when I intended<S>1014</S> to do this,<S>3778</S> was I? Or<S>2228</S> that which<S>3739</S> I purpose,<S>1011</S> do I purpose<S>1011</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> that with me there should be yes,<S>3483</S> yes<S>3483</S> and no,<S>3756</S> no<S>3756</S> [at the same time]?


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But as God<S>2316</S> is faithful,<S>4103</S> our word<S>3056</S> to you is not yes<S>3483</S> and no.<S>3756</S>


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For the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who was preached<S>2784</S> among<S>1722</S> you by us – by me and Silvanus<S>4610</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> – was not yes<S>3483</S> and no,<S>3756</S> but is yes<S>3483</S> in Him.


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For as many<S>3745</S> as may be the promises<S>1860</S> of God,<S>2316</S> in Him they are yes;<S>3483</S> wherefore<S>1352</S> also<S>2532</S> by Him is our Amen<S>281</S> to the glory<S>1391</S> of God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> us.


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Now<S>1161</S> He who establishes<S>950</S> us with you in Christ<S>5547</S> and anointed<S>5548</S> us is God,<S>2316</S>


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who also<S>2532</S> sealed<S>4972</S> us and gave<S>1325</S> [us] the Spirit<S>4151</S> in our hearts<S>2588</S> as a pledge.<S>728</S>


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<pb/>But I call<S>1941</S> God<S>2316</S> as witness<S>3144</S> to my soul,<S>5590</S> that to spare<S>5339</S> you I came<S>2064</S> no<S>3765</S> more<S>3765</S> to Corinth.<S>2882</S>


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Not that we lord<S>2961</S> it over<S>2961</S> your faith,<S>4102</S> but are workers<S>4904</S> with you for your joy;<S>5479</S> for in your faith<S>4102</S> you are standing<S>2476</S> firm.<S>2476</S>


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<pb/>But I determined<S>2919</S> this<S>3778</S> for my own<S>1683</S> sake,<S>1683</S> that I would not come<S>2064</S> to you in sorrow<S>3077</S> again.<S>3825</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> I cause<S>3076</S> you sorrow,<S>3076</S> who<S>5101</S> then<S>2532</S> makes<S>2165</S> me glad<S>2165</S> but the one whom I made<S>3076</S> sorrowful<S>3076</S>?


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And this<S>3778</S> is the very<S>846</S> thing<S>846</S> I wrote<S>1125</S> you, lest,<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> when I came,<S>2064</S> I should have<S>2192</S> sorrow<S>3077</S> from those who<S>3739</S> ought<S>1163</S> to make<S>1163</S> me rejoice;<S>5463</S> having<S>3982</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in you all,<S>3956</S> that my joy<S>5479</S> would be [the joy] of you all.<S>3956</S>


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For out of much<S>4183</S> affliction<S>2347</S> and anguish<S>4928</S> of heart<S>2588</S> I wrote<S>1125</S> to you with many<S>4183</S> tears;<S>1144</S> not that you should be made<S>3076</S> sorrowful,<S>3076</S> but that you might know<S>1097</S> the love<S>26</S> which<S>3739</S> I have<S>2192</S> especially<S>4053</S> for you.


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> has caused<S>3076</S> sorrow,<S>3076</S> he has caused<S>3076</S> sorrow<S>3076</S> not to me, but in some<S>3313</S> degree<S>3313</S> – in order<S>2443</S> not to say<S>1912</S> too<S>1912</S> much<S>1912</S> – to all<S>3956</S> of you.


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Sufficient<S>2425</S> for such<S>5108</S> a one<S>5108</S> is this<S>3778</S> punishment<S>2009</S> which was [inflicted by] the majority,<S>4183</S>


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so<S>5620</S> that on the contrary<S>5121</S> you should rather<S>3123</S> forgive<S>5483</S> and comfort<S>3870</S> [him], lest<S>3381</S> somehow<S>4458</S> such<S>5108</S> a one<S>5108</S> be overwhelmed<S>2666</S> by excessive<S>4053</S> sorrow.<S>3077</S>


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<pb/>Wherefore<S>1352</S> I urge<S>3870</S> you to reaffirm<S>2964</S> [your] love<S>26</S> for him.


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For to this<S>3778</S> end also<S>2532</S> I wrote<S>1125</S> that I might put<S>1097</S> you to the test,<S>1382</S> whether<S>1487</S> you are obedient<S>5255</S> in all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>But whom<S>3739</S> you forgive<S>5483</S> anything,<S>5100</S> I [forgive] also;<S>2532</S> for indeed<S>2532</S> what<S>3739</S> I have forgiven,<S>5483</S> if<S>1487</S> I have forgiven<S>5483</S> anything,<S>5100</S> [I did it] for your sakes<S>1223</S> in the presence<S>4383</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that no<S>3361</S> advantage<S>4122</S> be taken<S>4122</S> of us by Satan;<S>4567</S> for we are not ignorant<S>50</S> of his schemes.<S>3540</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when I came<S>2064</S> to Troas<S>5174</S> for the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> and when a door<S>2374</S> was opened<S>455</S> for me in the Lord,<S>2962</S>


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I had<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> rest<S>425</S> for my spirit,<S>4151</S> not finding<S>2147</S> Titus<S>5103</S> my brother;<S>80</S> but taking<S>657</S> my leave<S>657</S> of them, I went<S>1831</S> on to Macedonia.<S>3109</S>


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<pb/>But thanks<S>5485</S> be to God,<S>2316</S> who always<S>3842</S> leads<S>2358</S> us in His triumph<S>2358</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> and manifests<S>5319</S> through<S>1223</S> us the sweet<S>3744</S> aroma<S>3744</S> of the knowledge<S>1108</S> of Him in every<S>3956</S> place.<S>5117</S>


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For we are a fragrance<S>2175</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> to God<S>2316</S> among<S>1722</S> those<S>3588</S> who are being saved<S>4982</S> and among<S>1722</S> those<S>3588</S> who are perishing;<S>622</S>


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to the one<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> an aroma<S>3744</S> from death<S>2288</S> to death,<S>2288</S> to the other<S>3739</S> an aroma<S>3744</S> from life<S>2222</S> to life.<S>2222</S> And who<S>5101</S> is adequate<S>2425</S> for these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>?


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For we are not like<S>5613</S> many,<S>4183</S> peddling<S>2585</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God,<S>2316</S> but as from sincerity,<S>1505</S> but as from God,<S>2316</S> we speak<S>2980</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> in the sight<S>2713</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Are we beginning<S>757</S> to commend<S>4921</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> again<S>3825</S>? Or<S>2228</S> do we need,<S>5535</S> as some,<S>5100</S> letters<S>1992</S> of commendation<S>4956</S> to you or<S>2228</S> from you?


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You are our letter,<S>1992</S> written<S>1449</S> in our hearts,<S>2588</S> known<S>1097</S> and read<S>314</S> by all<S>3956</S> men;<S>444</S>


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being manifested<S>5319</S> that you are a letter<S>1992</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> cared<S>1247</S> for by us, written<S>1449</S> not with ink,<S>3189</S> but with the Spirit<S>4151</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God,<S>2316</S> not on tablets<S>4109</S> of stone,<S>3035</S> but on tablets<S>4109</S> of human<S>4560</S> hearts.<S>2588</S>


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<pb/>And such<S>5108</S> confidence<S>4006</S> we have<S>2192</S> through<S>1223</S> Christ<S>5547</S> toward<S>4314</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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Not that we are adequate<S>2425</S> in ourselves<S>1438</S> to consider<S>3049</S> anything<S>5100</S> as [coming] from ourselves,<S>1438</S> but our adequacy<S>2426</S> is from God,<S>2316</S>


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who<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> made<S>2427</S> us adequate<S>2427</S> [as] servants<S>1249</S> of a new<S>2537</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> not of the letter,<S>1121</S> but of the Spirit;<S>4151</S> for the letter<S>1121</S> kills,<S>615</S> but the Spirit<S>4151</S> gives<S>2227</S> life.<S>2227</S>


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> the ministry<S>1248</S> of death,<S>2288</S> in letters<S>1121</S> engraved<S>1795</S> on stones,<S>3037</S> came<S>1096</S> with glory,<S>1391</S> so<S>5620</S> that the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel<S>2474</S> could<S>1410</S> not look<S>816</S> intently<S>816</S> at the face<S>4383</S> of Moses<S>3475</S> because<S>1223</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of his face,<S>4383</S> fading<S>2673</S> [as] it was,


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how<S>4459</S> shall the ministry<S>1248</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> fail<S>3780</S> to be even more<S>3123</S> with glory<S>1391</S>?


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For if<S>1487</S> the ministry<S>1248</S> of condemnation<S>2633</S> has glory,<S>1391</S> much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> does the ministry<S>1248</S> of righteousness<S>1343</S> abound<S>4052</S> in glory.<S>1391</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> what had<S>1392</S> glory,<S>1392</S> in this<S>3778</S> case<S>3313</S> has<S>1392</S> no<S>3756</S> glory<S>1392</S> on account<S>1752</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> that surpasses<S>5235</S> [it.]


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For if<S>1487</S> that which fades<S>2673</S> away<S>2673</S> [was] with glory,<S>1391</S> much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> that which remains<S>3306</S> [is] in glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>Having<S>2192</S> therefore<S>3767</S> such<S>5108</S> a hope,<S>1680</S> we use<S>5530</S> great<S>4183</S> boldness<S>3954</S> in [our] speech,<S>3954</S>


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and [are] not as Moses,<S>3475</S> [who] used to put<S>5087</S> a veil<S>2571</S> over<S>1909</S> his face<S>4383</S> that the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel<S>2474</S> might not look<S>816</S> intently<S>816</S> at the end<S>5056</S> of what was fading<S>2673</S> away.<S>2673</S>


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<pb/>But their minds<S>3540</S> were hardened;<S>4456</S> for until<S>891</S> this<S>4594</S> very<S>4594</S> day<S>2250</S> at the reading<S>320</S> of the old<S>3820</S> covenant<S>1242</S> the same<S>846</S> veil<S>2571</S> remains<S>3306</S> unlifted,<S>343</S> because<S>3754</S> it is removed<S>2673</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S>


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But to this<S>4594</S> day<S>4594</S> whenever<S>2259</S> <S>302</S> Moses<S>3475</S> is read,<S>314</S> a veil<S>2571</S> lies<S>2749</S> over<S>1909</S> their heart;<S>2588</S>


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but whenever<S>2259</S> <S>1437</S> a man turns<S>1994</S> to the Lord,<S>2962</S> the veil<S>2571</S> is taken<S>4014</S> away.<S>4014</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> is the Spirit;<S>4151</S> and where<S>3757</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> is, [there] is liberty.<S>1657</S>


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But we all,<S>3956</S> with unveiled<S>343</S> face<S>4383</S> beholding<S>2734</S> as in a mirror<S>2734</S> the glory<S>1391</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> are being transformed<S>3339</S> into the same<S>846</S> image<S>1504</S> from glory<S>1391</S> to glory,<S>1391</S> just<S>2509</S> as from the Lord,<S>2962</S> the Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> since we have<S>2192</S> this<S>3778</S> ministry,<S>1248</S> as we received<S>1653</S> mercy,<S>1653</S> we do not lose<S>7051</S> heart,<S>7051</S>


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but we have renounced<S>550</S> the things<S>2927</S> hidden<S>2927</S> because of shame,<S>152</S> not walking<S>4043</S> in craftiness<S>3834</S> or<S>3366</S> adulterating<S>1389</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God,<S>2316</S> but by the manifestation<S>5321</S> of truth<S>225</S> commending<S>4921</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> to every<S>3956</S> man's conscience<S>4893</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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And even<S>2532</S> if<S>1487</S> our gospel<S>2098</S> is veiled,<S>2572</S> it is veiled<S>2572</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are perishing,<S>622</S>


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in whose<S>3739</S> case<S>1722</S> the god<S>2316</S> of this<S>3778</S> world<S>165</S> has blinded<S>5186</S> the minds<S>3540</S> of the unbelieving,<S>571</S> that they might not see<S>826</S> the light<S>5462</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> who<S>3739</S> is the image<S>1504</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For we do not preach<S>2784</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> but Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> as Lord,<S>2962</S> and ourselves<S>1438</S> as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.<S>1223</S>


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<pb/>For God,<S>2316</S> who said,<S>3004</S> "Light<S>5457</S> shall shine<S>2989</S> out of darkness,<S>4655</S>" is the One who<S>3739</S> has shone<S>2989</S> in our hearts<S>2588</S> to give the light<S>5462</S> of the knowledge<S>1108</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of God<S>2316</S> in the face<S>4383</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>But we have<S>2192</S> this<S>3778</S> treasure<S>2344</S> in earthen<S>3749</S> vessels,<S>4632</S> that the surpassing<S>5236</S> greatness<S>5236</S> of the power<S>1411</S> may be of God<S>2316</S> and not from ourselves;<S>1473</S>


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[we are] afflicted<S>2346</S> in every<S>3956</S> way,<S>3956</S> but not crushed;<S>4729</S> perplexed,<S>639</S> but not despairing;<S>1820</S>


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persecuted,<S>1377</S> but not forsaken;<S>1459</S> struck<S>2598</S> down,<S>2598</S> but not destroyed;<S>622</S>


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always<S>3842</S> carrying<S>4064</S> about<S>4064</S> in the body<S>4983</S> the dying<S>3500</S> of Jesus,<S>2424</S> that the life<S>2222</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> also<S>2532</S> may be manifested<S>5319</S> in our body.<S>4983</S>


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For we who live<S>2198</S> are constantly<S>104</S> being delivered<S>3860</S> over<S>3860</S> to death<S>2288</S> for Jesus<S>2424</S>' sake,<S>1223</S> that the life<S>2222</S> of Jesus also<S>2532</S> may be manifested<S>5319</S> in our mortal<S>2349</S> flesh.<S>4561</S>


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But having<S>2192</S> the same<S>846</S> spirit<S>4151</S> of faith,<S>4102</S> according<S>2596</S> to what is written,<S>1125</S> "I believed,<S>4100</S> therefore<S>1352</S> I spoke,<S>2980</S>" we also<S>2532</S> believe,<S>4100</S> therefore<S>1352</S> also<S>2532</S> we speak;<S>2980</S>


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knowing<S>3609</S> that He who raised<S>1453</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> will raise<S>1453</S> us also<S>2532</S> with Jesus<S>2424</S> and will present<S>3936</S> us with you.


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For all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> [are] for your sakes,<S>1223</S> that the grace<S>5485</S> which is spreading<S>4121</S> to more<S>4183</S> and more people may cause<S>4052</S> the giving<S>2169</S> of thanks<S>2169</S> to abound<S>4052</S> to the glory<S>1391</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> we do not lose<S>7051</S> heart,<S>7051</S> but though<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> our outer<S>1854</S> man<S>444</S> is decaying,<S>1311</S> yet<S>235</S> our inner<S>2080</S> man<S>2080</S> is being renewed<S>341</S> day<S>2250</S> by day.<S>2250</S>


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For momentary,<S>3910</S> light<S>1645</S> affliction<S>2347</S> is producing<S>2716</S> for us an eternal<S>166</S> weight<S>922</S> of glory<S>1391</S> far<S>5236</S> beyond<S>1519</S> all<S>5236</S> comparison,<S>5236</S>


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while we look<S>4648</S> not at the things which are seen,<S>991</S> but at the things which are not seen;<S>991</S> for the things which are seen<S>991</S> are temporal,<S>4340</S> but the things which are not seen<S>991</S> are eternal.<S>166</S>


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<pb/>For we know<S>3609</S> that if<S>1437</S> the earthly<S>1919</S> tent<S>4636</S> which is our house<S>3614</S> is torn<S>2647</S> down,<S>2647</S> we have<S>2192</S> a building<S>3619</S> from God,<S>2316</S> a house<S>3614</S> not made<S>886</S> with hands,<S>886</S> eternal<S>166</S> in the heavens.<S>3772</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> in this<S>3778</S> [house] we groan,<S>4727</S> longing<S>1971</S> to be clothed<S>1902</S> with our dwelling<S>3613</S> from heaven;<S>3772</S>


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inasmuch<S>1489</S> as we, having put<S>1746</S> it on, shall not be found<S>2147</S> naked.<S>1131</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> while we are in this<S>3588</S> tent,<S>4636</S> we groan,<S>4727</S> being burdened,<S>916</S> because<S>1909</S> <S>3739</S> we do not want<S>2309</S> to be unclothed,<S>1562</S> but to be clothed,<S>1902</S> in order<S>2443</S> that what<S>2349</S> is mortal<S>2349</S> may be swallowed<S>2666</S> up by life.<S>2222</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> He who prepared<S>2716</S> us for this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> purpose is God,<S>2316</S> who gave<S>1325</S> to us the Spirit<S>4151</S> as a pledge.<S>728</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>3767</S> being always<S>3842</S> of good<S>2292</S> courage,<S>2292</S> and knowing<S>3609</S> that while we are at home<S>1736</S> in the body<S>4983</S> we are absent<S>1553</S> from the Lord<S>2962</S> –


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we are of good<S>2292</S> courage,<S>2292</S> I say, and prefer<S>2106</S> rather<S>3123</S> to be absent<S>1553</S> from the body<S>4983</S> and to be at home<S>1736</S> with the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> also<S>2532</S> we have<S>5389</S> as our ambition,<S>5389</S> whether<S>1535</S> at home<S>1736</S> or<S>1535</S> absent,<S>1553</S> to be pleasing<S>2101</S> to Him.


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For we must<S>1163</S> all<S>3956</S> appear<S>5319</S> before<S>1715</S> the judgment<S>968</S> seat<S>968</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> that each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> may be recompensed<S>2865</S> for his deeds in the body,<S>4983</S> according<S>4314</S> to what<S>3739</S> he has<S>2041</S> done,<S>4238</S> whether<S>1535</S> good<S>18</S> or<S>1535</S> bad.<S>5337</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> knowing<S>3609</S> the fear<S>5401</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> we persuade<S>3982</S> men,<S>444</S> but we are made<S>5319</S> manifest<S>5319</S> to God;<S>2316</S> and I hope<S>1679</S> that we are made<S>5319</S> manifest<S>5319</S> also<S>2532</S> in your consciences.<S>4893</S>


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We are not again<S>3825</S> commending<S>4921</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> to you but [are] giving<S>1325</S> you an occasion<S>874</S> to be proud<S>2745</S> of us, that you may have<S>2192</S> [an answer] for those<S>3588</S> who take<S>2744</S> pride<S>2744</S> in appearance,<S>4383</S> and not in heart.<S>2588</S>


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For if<S>1535</S> we are beside<S>1839</S> ourselves,<S>1839</S> it is for God;<S>2316</S> if<S>1535</S> we are of sound<S>4993</S> mind,<S>4993</S> it is for you.


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For the love<S>26</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> controls<S>4912</S> us, having concluded<S>2919</S> this,<S>3778</S> that one<S>1520</S> died<S>599</S> for all,<S>3956</S> therefore<S>686</S> all<S>3956</S> died;<S>599</S>


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and He died<S>599</S> for all,<S>3956</S> that they who live<S>2198</S> should no<S>3371</S> longer<S>3371</S> live<S>2198</S> for themselves,<S>1438</S> but for Him who died<S>599</S> and rose<S>1453</S> again<S>1453</S> on their behalf.<S>5228</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>5620</S> from now<S>3568</S> on we recognize<S>3609</S> no<S>3762</S> man<S>3762</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh;<S>4561</S> even<S>2532</S> though<S>1487</S> we have known<S>1097</S> Christ<S>5547</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> yet<S>235</S> now<S>3568</S> we know<S>1097</S> [Him] [thus] no<S>3765</S> longer.<S>3765</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> is in Christ,<S>5547</S> [he is] a new<S>2537</S> creature;<S>2937</S> the old<S>744</S> things<S>744</S> passed<S>3928</S> away;<S>3928</S> behold,<S>2400</S> new<S>2537</S> things<S>2537</S> have come.<S>1096</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> all<S>3956</S> [these] things<S>3956</S> are from God,<S>2316</S> who<S>3588</S> reconciled<S>2644</S> us to Himself<S>1438</S> through<S>1223</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and gave<S>1325</S> us the ministry<S>1248</S> of reconciliation,<S>2643</S>


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<pb/>namely,<S>5613</S> that God<S>2316</S> was in Christ<S>5547</S> reconciling<S>2644</S> the world<S>2889</S> to Himself,<S>1438</S> not counting<S>3049</S> their trespasses<S>3900</S> against them, and He has committed<S>5087</S> to us the word<S>3056</S> of reconciliation.<S>2643</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> we are ambassadors<S>4243</S> for Christ,<S>5547</S> as though<S>5613</S> God<S>2316</S> were entreating<S>3870</S> through<S>1223</S> us; we beg<S>1189</S> you on behalf<S>5228</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> be reconciled<S>2644</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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He made<S>4160</S> Him who knew<S>1097</S> no<S>3361</S> sin<S>266</S> [to be] sin<S>266</S> on our behalf,<S>5228</S> that we might become<S>1096</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> of God<S>2316</S> in Him.


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<pb/>And working<S>4903</S> together<S>4903</S> [with Him,] we also<S>2532</S> urge<S>3870</S> you not to receive<S>1209</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> in vain<S>2756</S> –


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for He says,<S>3004</S> <t>"At the acceptable<S>1184</S> time<S>2540</S> I listened<S>1873</S> to you, And on the day<S>2250</S> of salvation<S>4991</S> I helped<S>997</S> you;" behold,<S>2400</S> now<S>3568</S> is "the acceptable<S>2144</S> time,<S>2540</S>" behold,<S>2400</S> now<S>3568</S> is "the day<S>2250</S> of salvation<S>4991</S>" –


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giving<S>1325</S> no<S>3367</S> cause<S>4349</S> for offense<S>4349</S> in anything,<S>3367</S> in order<S>2443</S> that the ministry<S>1248</S> be not discredited,<S>3469</S>


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but in everything<S>3956</S> commending<S>4921</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> as servants<S>1249</S> of God,<S>2316</S> in much<S>4183</S> endurance,<S>5281</S> in afflictions,<S>2347</S> in hardships,<S>318</S> in distresses,<S>4730</S>


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in beatings,<S>4127</S> in imprisonments,<S>5438</S> in tumults,<S>181</S> in labors,<S>2873</S> in sleeplessness,<S>70</S> in hunger,<S>3521</S>


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in purity,<S>54</S> in knowledge,<S>1108</S> in patience,<S>3115</S> in kindness,<S>5544</S> in the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> in genuine<S>505</S> love,<S>26</S>


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in the word<S>3056</S> of truth,<S>225</S> in the power<S>1411</S> of God;<S>2316</S> by the weapons<S>3696</S> of righteousness<S>1343</S> for the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> and the left,<S>710</S>


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by glory<S>1391</S> and dishonor,<S>819</S> by evil<S>1426</S> report<S>1426</S> and good<S>2162</S> report;<S>2162</S> [regarded] as deceivers<S>4108</S> and yet true;<S>227</S>


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as unknown<S>50</S> yet<S>2532</S> well-known, as dying<S>599</S> yet<S>2532</S> behold,<S>2400</S> we live;<S>2198</S> as punished<S>3811</S> yet<S>2532</S> not put<S>2289</S> to death,<S>2289</S>


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as sorrowful<S>3076</S> yet<S>1161</S> always<S>104</S> rejoicing,<S>5463</S> as poor<S>4434</S> yet<S>1161</S> making<S>4148</S> many<S>4183</S> rich,<S>4148</S> as having<S>2192</S> nothing<S>3367</S> yet<S>2532</S> possessing<S>2722</S> all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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Our mouth<S>4750</S> has spoken<S>455</S> freely<S>455</S> to you, O Corinthians,<S>2881</S> our heart<S>2588</S> is opened<S>4115</S> wide.<S>4115</S>


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You are not restrained<S>4729</S> by us, but you are restrained<S>4729</S> in your own affections.<S>4698</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> in a like<S>846</S> exchange<S>489</S> – I speak<S>3004</S> as to children<S>5043</S> – open<S>4115</S> wide<S>4115</S> [to us] also.<S>2532</S>


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<pb/>Do not be bound<S>2086</S> together<S>2086</S> with unbelievers;<S>571</S> for what<S>5101</S> partnership<S>3352</S> have righteousness<S>1343</S> and lawlessness,<S>458</S> or<S>2228</S> what<S>5101</S> fellowship<S>2842</S> has light<S>5457</S> with darkness<S>4655</S>?


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Or<S>1161</S> what<S>5101</S> harmony<S>4857</S> has Christ<S>5547</S> with Belial,<S>955</S> or<S>2228</S> what<S>5101</S> has a believer<S>4103</S> in common<S>3310</S> with an unbeliever<S>571</S>?


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Or<S>1161</S> what<S>5101</S> agreement<S>4783</S> has the temple<S>3485</S> of God<S>2316</S> with idols<S>1497</S>? For we are the temple<S>3485</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God;<S>2316</S> just<S>2531</S> as God<S>2316</S> said,<S>3004</S> <t>"I will dwell<S>1774</S> in them and walk<S>1704</S> among<S>1704</S> them; And I will be their God,<S>2316</S> and they shall be My people.<S>2992</S></t>


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<t>"Therefore,<S>1352</S> come<S>1831</S> out from their midst<S>3319</S> and be separate,<S>873</S>" says<S>3004</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S> "And do not touch<S>681</S> what is unclean;<S>169</S> And I will welcome<S>1523</S> you.</t>


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<t>"And I will be a father<S>3962</S> to you, And you shall be sons<S>5207</S> and daughters<S>2364</S> to Me," Says<S>3004</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Almighty.<S>3841</S></t>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>3767</S> having<S>2192</S> these<S>3778</S> promises,<S>1860</S> beloved,<S>27</S> let us cleanse<S>2511</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> from all<S>3956</S> defilement<S>3436</S> of flesh<S>4561</S> and spirit,<S>4151</S> perfecting<S>2005</S> holiness<S>42</S> in the fear<S>5401</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Make<S>5562</S> room<S>5562</S> for us [in your hearts;] we wronged<S>91</S> no<S>3762</S> one,<S>3762</S> we corrupted<S>5351</S> no<S>3762</S> one,<S>3762</S> we took<S>4122</S> advantage<S>4122</S> of no<S>3762</S> one.<S>3762</S>


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I do not speak<S>3004</S> to condemn<S>2633</S> you; for I have said<S>4275</S> before<S>4275</S> that you are in our hearts<S>2588</S> to die<S>4880</S> together<S>4880</S> and to live<S>4800</S> together.<S>4800</S>


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Great<S>4183</S> is my confidence<S>3954</S> in you, great<S>4183</S> is my boasting<S>2746</S> on your behalf;<S>5228</S> I am filled<S>4137</S> with comfort.<S>3874</S> I am overflowing<S>5248</S> with joy<S>5479</S> in all<S>3956</S> our affliction.<S>2347</S>


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<pb/>For even<S>2532</S> when we came<S>2064</S> into Macedonia<S>3109</S> our flesh<S>4561</S> had<S>2192</S> no<S>3762</S> rest,<S>425</S> but we were afflicted<S>2346</S> on every<S>3956</S> side: conflicts<S>3163</S> without,<S>1855</S> fears<S>5401</S> within.<S>2081</S>


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But God,<S>2316</S> who comforts<S>3870</S> the depressed,<S>5011</S> comforted<S>3870</S> us by the coming<S>3952</S> of Titus;<S>5103</S>


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and not only<S>3440</S> by his coming,<S>3952</S> but also<S>2532</S> by the comfort<S>3874</S> with which<S>3739</S> he was comforted<S>3870</S> in you, as he reported<S>312</S> to us your longing,<S>1972</S> your mourning,<S>3602</S> your zeal<S>2205</S> for me; so<S>5620</S> that I rejoiced<S>5463</S> even more.<S>3123</S>


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For though<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> I caused<S>3076</S> you sorrow<S>3076</S> by my letter,<S>1992</S> I do not regret<S>3338</S> it; though<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> I did regret<S>3338</S> it – [for] I see<S>991</S> that that letter<S>1992</S> caused<S>3076</S> you sorrow,<S>3076</S> though<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> only<S>2532</S> for a while<S>5610</S> –


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I now<S>3568</S> rejoice,<S>5463</S> not that you were made<S>3076</S> sorrowful,<S>3076</S> but that you were made<S>3076</S> sorrowful<S>3076</S> to [the point of] repentance;<S>3341</S> for you were made<S>3076</S> sorrowful<S>3076</S> according<S>2596</S> to [the will of] God,<S>2316</S> in order<S>2443</S> that you might not suffer<S>2210</S> loss<S>2210</S> in anything<S>3367</S> through<S>1537</S> us.


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For the sorrow<S>3077</S> that is according<S>2596</S> to [the will of] God<S>2316</S> produces<S>2038</S> a repentance<S>3341</S> without<S>278</S> regret,<S>278</S> [leading] to salvation;<S>4991</S> but the sorrow<S>3077</S> of the world<S>2889</S> produces<S>2716</S> death.<S>2288</S>


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For behold<S>2400</S> what<S>4214</S> earnestness<S>4710</S> this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> thing,<S>846</S> this<S>3588</S> godly<S>2596</S> <S>2316</S> sorrow,<S>3076</S> has produced<S>2716</S> in you: what<S>235</S> vindication<S>627</S> of yourselves, what<S>235</S> indignation,<S>24</S> what<S>235</S> fear,<S>5401</S> what<S>235</S> longing,<S>1972</S> what<S>235</S> zeal,<S>2205</S> what<S>235</S> avenging<S>1557</S> of wrong!<S>1557</S> In everything<S>3956</S> you demonstrated<S>4921</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> to be innocent<S>53</S> in the matter.<S>4229</S>


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So<S>686</S> although<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> I wrote<S>1125</S> to you [it was] not for the sake<S>1752</S> of the offender,<S>91</S> nor<S>3761</S> for the sake<S>1752</S> of the one offended,<S>91</S> but that your earnestness<S>4710</S> on our behalf<S>5228</S> might be made<S>5319</S> known<S>5319</S> to you in the sight<S>1799</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> we have been comforted.<S>3870</S> And besides<S>1909</S> our comfort,<S>3874</S> we rejoiced<S>5463</S> even<S>4057</S> much<S>3123</S> more<S>4057</S> for the joy<S>5479</S> of Titus,<S>5103</S> because<S>3754</S> his spirit<S>4151</S> has been refreshed<S>373</S> by you all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>For if<S>1487</S> in anything<S>5100</S> I have boasted<S>2744</S> to him about<S>5228</S> you, I was not put<S>2617</S> to shame;<S>2617</S> but as we spoke<S>2980</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to you in truth,<S>225</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> our boasting<S>2746</S> before<S>1909</S> Titus<S>5103</S> proved<S>1096</S> to be [the] truth.<S>225</S>


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And his affection<S>4698</S> abounds<S>4053</S> all<S>4053</S> the more<S>4053</S> toward<S>1519</S> you, as he remembers<S>363</S> the obedience<S>5218</S> of you all,<S>3956</S> how<S>5613</S> you received<S>1209</S> him with fear<S>5401</S> and trembling.<S>5156</S>


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<pb/>Now,<S>1161</S> brethren,<S>80</S> we [wish to] make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to you the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> which has been given<S>1325</S> in the churches<S>1577</S> of Macedonia,<S>3109</S>


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that in a great<S>4183</S> ordeal<S>1382</S> of affliction<S>2347</S> their abundance<S>4050</S> of joy<S>5479</S> and their deep<S>899</S> poverty<S>4432</S> overflowed<S>4052</S> in the wealth<S>4149</S> of their liberality.<S>572</S>


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<pb/>For I testify<S>3140</S> that according<S>2596</S> to their ability,<S>1411</S> and beyond<S>3844</S> their ability<S>1411</S> [they gave] of their own<S>830</S> accord,<S>830</S>


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begging<S>1189</S> us with much<S>4183</S> entreaty<S>3874</S> for the favor<S>5485</S> of participation<S>2842</S> in the support<S>1248</S> of the saints,<S>40</S>


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and [this,] not as we had expected,<S>1679</S> but they first<S>4413</S> gave<S>1325</S> themselves<S>1438</S> to the Lord<S>2962</S> and to us by the will<S>2307</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Consequently<S>1519</S> <S>3588</S> we urged<S>3870</S> Titus<S>5103</S> that as he had previously<S>4278</S> made<S>4278</S> a beginning,<S>4278</S> so<S>3779</S> he would also<S>2532</S> complete<S>2005</S> in you this<S>3778</S> gracious<S>5485</S> work<S>5485</S> as well.<S>2532</S>


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But just<S>5618</S> as you abound<S>4052</S> in everything,<S>3956</S> in faith<S>4102</S> and utterance<S>3056</S> and knowledge<S>1108</S> and in all<S>3956</S> earnestness<S>4710</S> and in the love<S>26</S> we inspired<S>1537</S> in you, [see] that you abound<S>4052</S> in this<S>3778</S> gracious<S>5485</S> work<S>5485</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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<pb/>I am not speaking<S>3004</S> [this] as a command,<S>2003</S> but as proving<S>1381</S> through<S>1223</S> the earnestness<S>4710</S> of others<S>2087</S> the sincerity<S>1103</S> of your love<S>26</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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For you know<S>1097</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> that though He was rich,<S>4145</S> yet for your sake<S>1223</S> He became<S>4433</S> poor,<S>4434</S> that you through His poverty<S>4432</S> might become<S>4147</S> rich.<S>4147</S>


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And I give<S>1325</S> [my] opinion<S>1106</S> in this<S>3778</S> matter, for this<S>3778</S> is to your advantage,<S>4851</S> who<S>3748</S> were the first<S>4278</S> to begin<S>4278</S> a year<S>4070</S> ago<S>4070</S> not only<S>3440</S> to do<S>4160</S> [this,] but also<S>2532</S> to desire<S>2309</S> [to do it.]


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But now<S>3570</S> finish<S>2005</S> doing<S>4160</S> it also;<S>2532</S> that just<S>2509</S> as [there was] the readiness<S>4288</S> to desire<S>2309</S> it, so<S>3779</S> [there may be] also<S>2532</S> the completion<S>2005</S> of it by your ability.<S>2192</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> the readiness<S>4288</S> is present,<S>4295</S> it is acceptable<S>2144</S> according<S>2526</S> to what [a man] has,<S>2192</S> not according<S>2526</S> to what he does not have.<S>2192</S>


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For [this] is not for the ease<S>425</S> of others<S>243</S> [and] for your affliction,<S>2347</S> but by way<S>1537</S> of equality<S>2471</S> –


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at this<S>3588</S> present<S>3568</S> time<S>2540</S> your abundance<S>4051</S> [being a supply] for their want,<S>5303</S> that their abundance<S>4051</S> also<S>2532</S> may become<S>1096</S> [a supply] for your want,<S>5303</S> that there may be equality;<S>2471</S>


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as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"He who [gathered] much<S>4183</S> did not have<S>4121</S> too<S>4121</S> much,<S>4121</S> and he who [gathered] little<S>3641</S> had<S>1641</S> no<S>3756</S> lack.<S>1641</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But thanks<S>5485</S> be to God,<S>2316</S> who puts<S>1325</S> the same<S>846</S> earnestness<S>4710</S> on your behalf<S>5228</S> in the heart<S>2588</S> of Titus.<S>5103</S>


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For he not only<S>3303</S> accepted<S>1209</S> our appeal,<S>3874</S> but being<S>5225</S> himself<S>830</S> very earnest,<S>4705</S> he has gone<S>1831</S> to you of his own<S>830</S> accord.<S>830</S>


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And we have sent<S>4842</S> along<S>4842</S> with him the brother<S>80</S> whose<S>3739</S> fame<S>1868</S> in [the things of] the gospel<S>2098</S> [has spread] through<S>1223</S> all<S>3956</S> the churches;<S>1577</S>


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and not only<S>3440</S> [this,<S>3778</S>] but he has also<S>2532</S> been appointed<S>5500</S> by the churches<S>1577</S> to travel<S>4898</S> with us in this gracious<S>5485</S> work,<S>5485</S> which is being administered<S>1247</S> by us for the glory<S>1391</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Himself,<S>846</S> and [to show] our readiness,<S>4288</S>


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<pb/>taking<S>4724</S> precaution<S>4724</S> that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> should discredit<S>3469</S> us in our administration<S>1247</S> of this<S>3778</S> generous<S>100</S> gift;<S>100</S>


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for we have<S>4306</S> regard<S>4306</S> for what is honorable,<S>2570</S> not only<S>3440</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> but also<S>2532</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of men.<S>444</S>


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And we have sent<S>4842</S> with them our brother,<S>80</S> whom<S>3739</S> we have often<S>4178</S> tested<S>1381</S> and found<S>1510</S> diligent<S>4705</S> in many<S>4183</S> things,<S>4183</S> but now<S>3570</S> even<S>4183</S> more<S>4183</S> diligent,<S>4705</S> because of [his] great<S>4183</S> confidence<S>4006</S> in you.


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As for Titus,<S>5103</S> [he is] my partner<S>2844</S> and fellow<S>4904</S> worker<S>4904</S> among<S>1519</S> you; as for our brethren,<S>80</S> [they are] messengers<S>652</S> of the churches,<S>1577</S> a glory<S>1391</S> to Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> openly<S>4383</S> before<S>1519</S> <S>4383</S> the churches<S>1577</S> show<S>1731</S> them the proof<S>1732</S> of your love<S>26</S> and of our reason<S>2746</S> for boasting<S>2746</S> about<S>5228</S> you.


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<pb/>For it is superfluous<S>4053</S> for me to write<S>1125</S> to you about<S>4012</S> this<S>3588</S> ministry<S>1248</S> to the saints;<S>40</S>


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for I know<S>3609</S> your readiness,<S>4288</S> of which<S>3739</S> I boast<S>2744</S> about<S>5228</S> you to the Macedonians,<S>3110</S> [namely,] that Achaia<S>882</S> has been prepared<S>3903</S> since<S>575</S> last<S>4070</S> year,<S>4070</S> and your zeal<S>2205</S> has stirred<S>2042</S> up most<S>4183</S> of them.


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But I have sent<S>3992</S> the brethren,<S>80</S> that our boasting<S>2745</S> about<S>5228</S> you may not be made<S>2758</S> empty<S>2758</S> in this<S>3778</S> case,<S>3313</S> that, as I was saying,<S>3004</S> you may be prepared;<S>3903</S>


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lest<S>3381</S> if<S>1437</S> any Macedonians<S>3110</S> come<S>2064</S> with me and find<S>2147</S> you unprepared,<S>532</S> we (not to speak<S>3004</S> of you) should be put<S>2617</S> to shame<S>2617</S> by this<S>3778</S> confidence.<S>5287</S>


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<pb/>So<S>3767</S> I thought<S>2233</S> it necessary<S>316</S> to urge<S>3870</S> the brethren<S>80</S> that they would go<S>4281</S> on ahead<S>4281</S> to you and arrange<S>4294</S> beforehand<S>4294</S> your previously<S>4279</S> promised<S>4279</S> bountiful<S>2129</S> gift,<S>2129</S> that the same<S>3778</S> might be ready<S>2092</S> as a bountiful<S>2129</S> gift,<S>2129</S> and not affected<S>5613</S> by covetousness.<S>4124</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> this<S>3778</S> [I say,] he who sows<S>4687</S> sparingly<S>5340</S> shall also<S>2532</S> reap<S>2325</S> sparingly;<S>5340</S> and he who sows<S>4687</S> bountifully<S>2129</S> shall also<S>2532</S> reap<S>2325</S> bountifully.<S>2129</S>


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Let each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> [do] just<S>2531</S> as he has purposed<S>4255</S> in his heart;<S>2588</S> not grudgingly<S>1537</S> <S>3077</S> or<S>2228</S> under<S>1537</S> compulsion;<S>318</S> for God<S>2316</S> loves<S>25</S> a cheerful<S>2431</S> giver.<S>1395</S>


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And God<S>2316</S> is able<S>1414</S> to make<S>4052</S> all<S>3956</S> grace<S>5485</S> abound<S>4052</S> to you, that always<S>3842</S> having<S>2192</S> all<S>3956</S> sufficiency<S>841</S> in everything,<S>3956</S> you may have<S>2192</S> an abundance<S>4052</S> for every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> deed;<S>2041</S>


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as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"He scattered<S>4650</S> abroad, he gave<S>1325</S> to the poor,<S>3993</S> His righteousness<S>1343</S> abides<S>3306</S> forever.<S>165</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> He who supplies<S>2023</S> seed<S>4690</S> to the sower<S>4687</S> and bread<S>740</S> for food,<S>1035</S> will supply<S>5524</S> and multiply<S>4129</S> your seed<S>4703</S> for sowing and increase<S>837</S> the harvest<S>7032</S> of your righteousness;<S>1343</S>


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you will be enriched<S>4148</S> in everything<S>3956</S> for all<S>3956</S> liberality,<S>572</S> which<S>3748</S> through<S>1223</S> us is producing<S>2716</S> thanksgiving<S>2169</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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For the ministry<S>1248</S> of this<S>3778</S> service<S>3009</S> is not only<S>3440</S> fully<S>4322</S> supplying<S>4322</S> the needs<S>5303</S> of the saints,<S>40</S> but is also<S>2532</S> overflowing<S>4052</S> through<S>1223</S> many<S>4183</S> thanksgivings<S>2169</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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Because<S>1223</S> of the proof<S>1382</S> given by this<S>3778</S> ministry<S>1248</S> they will glorify<S>1392</S> God<S>2316</S> for [your] obedience<S>5292</S> to your confession<S>3671</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> and for the liberality<S>572</S> of your contribution<S>2842</S> to them and to all,<S>3956</S>


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while they also,<S>2532</S> by prayer<S>1162</S> on your behalf,<S>5228</S> yearn<S>1971</S> for you because<S>1223</S> of the surpassing<S>5235</S> grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> in you.


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I, Paul,<S>3972</S> myself<S>846</S> urge<S>3870</S> you by the meekness<S>4240</S> and gentleness<S>1932</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> – I who<S>3739</S> am meek<S>5011</S> when face<S>4383</S> to face<S>4383</S> with you, but bold<S>2292</S> toward<S>1519</S> you when absent!<S>548</S>


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I ask<S>1189</S> that when I am present<S>3918</S> I may not be bold<S>2292</S> with the confidence<S>4006</S> with which<S>3739</S> I propose<S>3049</S> to be courageous<S>5111</S> against<S>1909</S> some,<S>5100</S> who regard<S>3049</S> us as if<S>5613</S> we walked<S>4043</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh.<S>4561</S>


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For though we walk<S>4043</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S> we do not war<S>4754</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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for the weapons<S>3696</S> of our warfare<S>4752</S> are not of the flesh,<S>4559</S> but divinely<S>2316</S> powerful<S>1415</S> for the destruction<S>2506</S> of fortresses.<S>3794</S>


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[We are] destroying<S>2507</S> speculations<S>3053</S> and every<S>3956</S> lofty<S>5313</S> thing<S>5313</S> raised<S>1869</S> up against<S>2596</S> the knowledge<S>1108</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and [we are] taking<S>163</S> every<S>3956</S> thought<S>3540</S> captive<S>163</S> to the obedience<S>5218</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S>


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and we are ready<S>2092</S> to punish<S>1556</S> all<S>3956</S> disobedience,<S>3876</S> whenever<S>3752</S> your obedience<S>5218</S> is complete.<S>4137</S>


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<pb/>You are looking<S>991</S> at things as they are outwardly.<S>2596</S> <S>4383</S> If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> is confident<S>3982</S> in himself<S>1438</S> that he is Christ's, let him consider<S>3049</S> this<S>3778</S> again<S>3825</S> within<S>1909</S> himself,<S>1438</S> that just<S>2531</S> as he is Christ's, so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> are we.


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For even<S>5037</S> if<S>1437</S> I should boast<S>2744</S> somewhat<S>5100</S> further<S>4053</S> about<S>4012</S> our authority,<S>1849</S> which<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> gave<S>1325</S> for building<S>3619</S> you up and not for destroying<S>2506</S> you, I shall not be put<S>153</S> to shame,<S>153</S>


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for I do not wish to seem<S>1380</S> as if<S>302</S> I would terrify<S>1629</S> you by my letters.<S>1992</S>


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For they say,<S>5346</S> "His letters<S>1992</S> are weighty<S>926</S> and strong,<S>2478</S> but his personal<S>4983</S> presence<S>3952</S> is unimpressive,<S>772</S> and his speech<S>3056</S> contemptible.<S>1848</S>"


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Let such<S>5108</S> a person<S>5108</S> consider<S>3049</S> this,<S>3778</S> that what<S>3634</S> we are in word<S>3056</S> by letters<S>1992</S> when absent,<S>548</S> such<S>5108</S> persons<S>5108</S> [we are] also<S>2532</S> in deed<S>2041</S> when present.<S>3918</S>


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<pb/>For we are not bold<S>5111</S> to class<S>1469</S> or<S>2228</S> compare<S>4793</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> with some<S>5100</S> of those<S>3588</S> who commend<S>4921</S> themselves;<S>1438</S> but when they measure<S>3354</S> themselves<S>1438</S> by themselves,<S>1438</S> and compare<S>4793</S> themselves<S>1438</S> with themselves,<S>1438</S> they are without<S>3756</S> understanding.<S>4920</S>


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But we will not boast<S>2744</S> beyond<S>1519</S> <S>280</S> [our] measure,<S>280</S> but within<S>2596</S> the measure<S>3358</S> of the sphere<S>2583</S> which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> apportioned<S>3307</S> to us as a measure,<S>3358</S> to reach<S>2185</S> even<S>2532</S> as far<S>891</S> as you.


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For we are not overextending<S>5239</S> ourselves,<S>1438</S> as if<S>5613</S> we did not reach<S>2185</S> to you, for we were the first<S>5348</S> to come<S>5348</S> even<S>2532</S> as far<S>891</S> as you in the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ;<S>5547</S>


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not boasting<S>2744</S> beyond<S>1519</S> <S>280</S> [our] measure,<S>280</S> [that is,] in other<S>245</S> men's labors,<S>2873</S> but with the hope<S>1680</S> that as your faith<S>4102</S> grows,<S>837</S> we shall be, within<S>2596</S> our sphere,<S>2583</S> enlarged<S>3170</S> even<S>1519</S> more<S>4050</S> by you,


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so<S>1519</S> as to preach<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> even to the regions beyond<S>5238</S> you, [and] not to boast<S>2744</S> in what<S>2092</S> has been accomplished<S>2092</S> in the sphere<S>2583</S> of another.<S>245</S>


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For not he who commends<S>4921</S> himself<S>1438</S> is approved,<S>1384</S> but whom<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> commends.<S>4921</S>


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<pb/>I wish<S>3785</S> that you would bear<S>430</S> with me in a little<S>3398</S> foolishness;<S>877</S> but indeed<S>2532</S> you are bearing<S>430</S> with me.


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For I am<S>2206</S> jealous<S>2206</S> for you with a godly<S>2316</S> jealousy;<S>2205</S> for I betrothed<S>718</S> you to one<S>1520</S> husband,<S>435</S> that to Christ<S>5547</S> I might present<S>3936</S> you [as] a pure<S>53</S> virgin.<S>3933</S>


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But I am<S>5399</S> afraid,<S>5399</S> lest<S>3381</S> as the serpent<S>3789</S> deceived<S>1818</S> Eve<S>2096</S> by his craftiness,<S>3834</S> your minds<S>3540</S> should be led<S>5351</S> astray<S>5351</S> from the simplicity<S>572</S> and purity<S>54</S> [of devotion] to Christ.<S>5547</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> one comes<S>2064</S> and preaches<S>2784</S> another<S>243</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> we have not preached,<S>2784</S> or<S>2228</S> you receive<S>2983</S> a different<S>2087</S> spirit<S>4151</S> which<S>3739</S> you have not received,<S>2983</S> or<S>2228</S> a different<S>2087</S> gospel<S>2098</S> which<S>3739</S> you have not accepted,<S>1209</S> you bear<S>430</S> [this] beautifully.<S>2573</S>


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For I consider<S>3049</S> myself not in the least<S>3367</S> inferior<S>5302</S> to the most<S>5244</S> eminent<S>5244</S> apostles.<S>652</S>


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But even<S>2532</S> if<S>1487</S> I am unskilled<S>2399</S> in speech,<S>3056</S> yet<S>235</S> I am not [so] in knowledge;<S>1108</S> in fact,<S>235</S> in every<S>3956</S> way<S>3956</S> we have made<S>5319</S> [this] evident<S>5319</S> to you in all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Or<S>2228</S> did I commit<S>4160</S> a sin<S>266</S> in humbling<S>5013</S> myself<S>1683</S> that you might be exalted,<S>5312</S> because<S>3754</S> I preached<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of God<S>2316</S> to you without<S>1431</S> charge<S>1431</S>?


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I robbed<S>4813</S> other<S>243</S> churches,<S>1577</S> taking<S>2983</S> wages<S>3800</S> [from them] to serve<S>1248</S> you;


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and when I was present<S>3918</S> with you and was in need,<S>5302</S> I was not a burden<S>2655</S> to anyone;<S>3762</S> for when the brethren<S>80</S> came<S>2064</S> from Macedonia,<S>3109</S> they fully<S>4322</S> supplied<S>4322</S> my need,<S>5303</S> and in everything<S>3956</S> I kept<S>5083</S> myself<S>1683</S> from being a burden to you, and will continue<S>4</S> to do so.


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As the truth<S>225</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> is in me, this<S>3778</S> boasting<S>2746</S> of mine<S>1519</S> <S>1473</S> will not be stopped<S>5420</S> in the regions<S>2824</S> of Achaia.<S>882</S>


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Why<S>1223</S> <S>5101</S>? Because<S>3754</S> I do not love<S>25</S> you? God<S>2316</S> knows<S>3609</S> [I do!]


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<pb/>But what<S>3739</S> I am doing,<S>4160</S> I will continue<S>2532</S> to do,<S>4160</S> that I may cut<S>1581</S> off<S>1581</S> opportunity<S>874</S> from those<S>3588</S> who desire<S>2309</S> an opportunity<S>874</S> to be regarded<S>2147</S> just<S>2531</S> as we are in the matter about which<S>3739</S> they are boasting.<S>2744</S>


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For such<S>5108</S> men<S>5108</S> are false<S>5570</S> apostles,<S>5570</S> deceitful<S>1386</S> workers,<S>2040</S> disguising<S>3345</S> themselves as apostles<S>652</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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And no<S>3756</S> wonder,<S>2295</S> for even<S>846</S> Satan<S>4567</S> disguises<S>3345</S> himself as an angel<S>32</S> of light.<S>5457</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> it is not surprising<S>3173</S> if<S>1487</S> his servants<S>1249</S> also<S>2532</S> disguise<S>3345</S> themselves as servants<S>1249</S> of righteousness;<S>1343</S> whose<S>3739</S> end<S>5056</S> shall be according<S>2596</S> to their deeds.<S>2041</S>


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<pb/>Again<S>3825</S> I say,<S>3004</S> let no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> think<S>1380</S> me foolish;<S>878</S> but if<S>1487</S> [you do,] receive<S>1209</S> me even<S>2579</S> as foolish,<S>878</S> that I also<S>2532</S> may boast<S>2744</S> a little.<S>3398</S>


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That which<S>3739</S> I am speaking,<S>2980</S> I am not speaking<S>2980</S> as the Lord<S>2962</S> would, but as in foolishness,<S>877</S> in this<S>3778</S> confidence<S>5287</S> of boasting.<S>2746</S>


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Since<S>1893</S> many<S>4183</S> boast<S>2744</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> I will boast<S>2744</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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For you, being<S>1510</S> [so] wise,<S>5429</S> bear<S>430</S> with the foolish<S>878</S> gladly.<S>2234</S>


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<pb/>For you bear<S>430</S> with anyone<S>5100</S> if<S>1487</S> he enslaves<S>2615</S> you, if<S>1487</S> he devours<S>2719</S> you, if<S>1487</S> he takes<S>2983</S> advantage of you, if<S>1487</S> he exalts<S>1869</S> himself, if<S>1487</S> he hits<S>1194</S> you in the face.<S>4383</S>


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To [my] shame<S>819</S> I [must] say<S>3004</S> that we have been weak<S>770</S> [by comparison.] But in whatever<S>3739</S> <S>302</S> respect anyone<S>5100</S> [else] is bold<S>5111</S> (I speak<S>3004</S> in foolishness<S>877</S>), I am<S>5111</S> just<S>2532</S> as bold<S>5111</S> myself.<S>1473</S>


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Are they Hebrews<S>1445</S>? So<S>2532</S> am I. Are they Israelites<S>2475</S>? So<S>2532</S> am I. Are they descendants<S>4690</S> of Abraham<S>11</S>? So<S>2532</S> am I.


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Are they servants<S>1249</S> of Christ<S>5547</S>? (I speak<S>2980</S> as if insane<S>3912</S>) I more<S>5228</S> so;<S>5228</S> in far<S>4057</S> more<S>4057</S> labors,<S>2873</S> in far<S>4057</S> more<S>4057</S> imprisonments,<S>5438</S> beaten<S>4127</S> times<S>5234</S> without<S>5234</S> number,<S>5234</S> often<S>4178</S> in danger<S>2288</S> of death.<S>2288</S>


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Five<S>3999</S> times<S>3999</S> I received<S>2983</S> from the Jews<S>2453</S> thirty-nine [lashes.]


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Three<S>5151</S> times<S>5151</S> I was beaten<S>4463</S> with rods,<S>4463</S> once<S>530</S> I was stoned,<S>3034</S> three<S>5151</S> times<S>5151</S> I was shipwrecked,<S>3489</S> a night<S>3574</S> and a day<S>3574</S> I have spent<S>4160</S> in the deep.<S>1037</S>


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[I have been] on frequent<S>4178</S> journeys,<S>3597</S> in dangers<S>2794</S> from rivers,<S>4215</S> dangers<S>2794</S> from robbers,<S>3027</S> dangers<S>2794</S> from [my] countrymen,<S>1085</S> dangers<S>2794</S> from the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> dangers<S>2794</S> in the city,<S>4172</S> dangers<S>2794</S> in the wilderness,<S>2047</S> dangers<S>2794</S> on the sea,<S>2281</S> dangers<S>2794</S> among<S>1722</S> false<S>5569</S> brethren;<S>5569</S>


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[I have been] in labor<S>2873</S> and hardship,<S>3449</S> through<S>1722</S> many<S>4178</S> sleepless<S>70</S> nights,<S>70</S> in hunger<S>3042</S> and thirst,<S>1373</S> often<S>4178</S> without<S>3521</S> food,<S>3521</S> in cold<S>5592</S> and exposure.<S>1132</S>


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Apart<S>5565</S> from [such] external<S>3924</S> things, there is the daily<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S> pressure<S>7081</S> upon me [of] concern<S>3308</S> for all<S>3956</S> the churches.<S>1577</S>


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Who<S>5101</S> is weak<S>770</S> without<S>2532</S> <S>3756</S> my being weak<S>770</S>? Who<S>5101</S> is led<S>4624</S> into sin<S>4624</S> without<S>2532</S> <S>3756</S> my intense<S>4448</S> concern<S>4448</S>?


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> I have<S>1163</S> to boast,<S>2744</S> I will boast<S>2744</S> of what<S>769</S> pertains to my weakness.<S>769</S>


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The God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> He who is blessed<S>2128</S> forever,<S>165</S> knows<S>3609</S> that I am not lying.<S>5574</S>


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In Damascus<S>1154</S> the ethnarch<S>1481</S> under Aretas<S>702</S> the king<S>935</S> was guarding<S>5432</S> the city<S>4172</S> of the Damascenes<S>1153</S> in order to seize<S>4084</S> me,


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and I was let<S>5465</S> down<S>5465</S> in a basket<S>4553</S> through<S>1223</S> a window<S>2376</S> in the wall,<S>5038</S> and [so] escaped<S>1628</S> his hands.<S>5495</S>


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<pb/>Boasting<S>2744</S> is necessary,<S>1163</S> though<S>3303</S> it is not profitable;<S>4851</S> but I will go<S>2064</S> on to visions<S>3701</S> and revelations<S>602</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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I know<S>3609</S> a man<S>444</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> who fourteen<S>1180</S> years<S>2094</S> ago<S>4253</S> – whether<S>1535</S> in the body<S>4983</S> I do not know,<S>3609</S> or<S>1535</S> out of the body<S>4983</S> I do not know,<S>3609</S> God<S>2316</S> knows<S>3609</S> – such<S>5108</S> a man<S>5108</S> was caught<S>726</S> up to the third<S>5154</S> heaven.<S>3772</S>


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And I know<S>3609</S> how<S>3609</S> such<S>5108</S> a man<S>444</S> – whether<S>1535</S> in the body<S>4983</S> or<S>1535</S> apart<S>5565</S> from the body<S>4983</S> I do not know,<S>3609</S> God<S>2316</S> knows<S>3609</S> –


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was caught<S>726</S> up into Paradise,<S>3857</S> and heard<S>191</S> inexpressible<S>731</S> words,<S>4487</S> which<S>3739</S> a man<S>444</S> is not permitted<S>1832</S> to speak.<S>2980</S>


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On behalf<S>5228</S> of such<S>5108</S> a man<S>5108</S> will I boast;<S>2744</S> but on my own<S>1683</S> behalf<S>5228</S> I will not boast,<S>2744</S> except<S>1508</S> in regard to [my] weaknesses.<S>769</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> I do wish<S>2309</S> to boast<S>2744</S> I shall not be foolish,<S>878</S> for I shall be speaking<S>3004</S> the truth;<S>225</S> but I refrain<S>5339</S> [from this,] so<S>3361</S> that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> may credit<S>3049</S> me with more<S>5228</S> than<S>5228</S> he sees<S>991</S> [in] me or<S>2228</S> hears<S>191</S> from me.


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And because of the surpassing<S>5236</S> greatness<S>5236</S> of the revelations,<S>602</S> for this<S>1352</S> reason,<S>1352</S> to keep<S>3361</S> me from exalting<S>5229</S> myself, there was given<S>1325</S> me a thorn<S>4647</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S> a messenger<S>32</S> of Satan<S>4567</S> to buffet<S>2852</S> me – to keep<S>3361</S> me from exalting<S>5229</S> myself!


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Concerning<S>5228</S> this<S>3778</S> I entreated<S>3870</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> three<S>5151</S> times<S>5151</S> that it might depart<S>868</S> from me.


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And He has said<S>3004</S> to me, <J>"My grace<S>5485</S> is sufficient<S>714</S> for you, for power<S>1411</S> is perfected<S>5055</S> in weakness<S>769</S>."</J> Most<S>2234</S> gladly,<S>2234</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> I will rather<S>3123</S> boast<S>2744</S> about<S>1722</S> my weaknesses,<S>769</S> that the power<S>1411</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> may dwell<S>1981</S> in me.


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Therefore<S>1352</S> I am<S>2106</S> well<S>2106</S> content<S>2106</S> with weaknesses,<S>769</S> with insults,<S>5196</S> with distresses,<S>318</S> with persecutions,<S>1375</S> with difficulties,<S>4730</S> for Christ's sake;<S>5228</S> for when<S>3752</S> I am<S>770</S> weak,<S>770</S> then<S>5119</S> I am<S>1510</S> strong.<S>1415</S>


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<pb/>I have become<S>1096</S> foolish;<S>878</S> you yourselves<S>4771</S> compelled<S>315</S> me. Actually<S>1063</S> I should<S>3784</S> have been commended<S>4921</S> by you, for in no<S>3762</S> respect<S>3762</S> was I inferior<S>5302</S> to the most<S>5244</S> eminent<S>5244</S> apostles,<S>652</S> even<S>2532</S> though<S>1487</S> I am<S>1510</S> a nobody.<S>3762</S>


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The signs<S>4592</S> of a true apostle<S>652</S> were performed<S>2716</S> among<S>1722</S> you with all<S>3956</S> perseverance,<S>5281</S> by signs<S>4592</S> and wonders<S>5059</S> and miracles.<S>1411</S>


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For in what<S>5101</S> respect were you treated<S>2274</S> as inferior<S>2274</S> to the rest<S>3062</S> of the churches,<S>1577</S> except<S>1508</S> that I myself<S>846</S> did not become a burden<S>2655</S> to you? Forgive<S>5483</S> me this<S>3778</S> wrong!<S>93</S>


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Here<S>2400</S> for this<S>3778</S> third<S>5154</S> time<S>5154</S> I am<S>2192</S> ready<S>2093</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you, and I will not be a burden<S>2655</S> to you; for I do not seek<S>2212</S> what is yours,<S>4771</S> but you; for children<S>5043</S> are not responsible<S>3784</S> to save<S>2343</S> up for [their] parents,<S>1118</S> but parents<S>1118</S> for [their] children.<S>5043</S>


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And I will most<S>2234</S> gladly<S>2234</S> spend<S>1159</S> and be expended<S>1550</S> for your souls.<S>5590</S> If<S>1487</S> I love<S>25</S> you the more,<S>4057</S> am I to be loved<S>25</S> the less<S>7090</S>?


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But be that as it may, I did not burden<S>2599</S> you myself;<S>1473</S> nevertheless,<S>235</S> crafty<S>3835</S> fellow that I am, I took<S>2983</S> you in by deceit.<S>1388</S>


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<pb/>[Certainly] I have not taken<S>4122</S> advantage<S>4122</S> of you through<S>1223</S> any<S>5100</S> of those whom<S>3739</S> I have sent<S>649</S> to you, have I?


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I urged<S>3870</S> Titus<S>5103</S> [to go,] and sent<S>4882</S> the brother<S>80</S> with him. Titus<S>5103</S> did not take<S>4122</S> any<S>4122</S> advantage<S>4122</S> of you, did he? Did we not conduct<S>4043</S> ourselves<S>4043</S> in the same<S>846</S> spirit<S>4151</S> [and walk] in the same<S>846</S> steps<S>2487</S>?


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<pb/>All<S>3819</S> this<S>3819</S> time<S>3819</S> you have been thinking<S>1380</S> that we are defending<S>626</S> ourselves to you. [Actually,] it is in the sight<S>2713</S> of God<S>2316</S> that we have been speaking<S>2980</S> in Christ;<S>5547</S> and all<S>3956</S> for your upbuilding,<S>3619</S> beloved.<S>27</S>


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For I am<S>5399</S> afraid<S>5399</S> that perhaps<S>4458</S> when I come<S>2064</S> I may find<S>2147</S> you to be not what<S>3634</S> I wish<S>2309</S> and may be found<S>2147</S> by you to be not what<S>3634</S> you wish;<S>2309</S> that perhaps<S>4458</S> [there may be] strife,<S>2054</S> jealousy,<S>2205</S> angry<S>2372</S> tempers,<S>2372</S> disputes,<S>2052</S> slanders,<S>2636</S> gossip,<S>5587</S> arrogance,<S>5450</S> disturbances;<S>181</S>


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I am afraid that when I come<S>2064</S> again<S>3825</S> my God<S>2316</S> may humiliate<S>5013</S> me before<S>4314</S> you, and I may mourn<S>3996</S> over many<S>4183</S> of those<S>3588</S> who have sinned<S>4258</S> in the past<S>4258</S> and not repented<S>3340</S> of the impurity,<S>167</S> immorality<S>4202</S> and sensuality<S>766</S> which<S>3739</S> they have practiced.<S>4238</S>


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<pb/>This<S>3778</S> is the third<S>5154</S> time<S>5154</S> I am coming<S>2064</S> to you. Every<S>3956</S> fact<S>4487</S> is to be confirmed<S>2476</S> by the testimony<S>4750</S> of two<S>1417</S> or<S>2532</S> three<S>5140</S> witnesses.<S>3144</S>


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I have previously<S>4275</S> said<S>4275</S> when<S>5613</S> present<S>3918</S> the second<S>1208</S> time,<S>1208</S> and though now<S>3568</S> absent<S>548</S> I say<S>4302</S> in advance<S>4302</S> to those<S>3588</S> who have sinned<S>4258</S> in the past<S>4258</S> and to all<S>3956</S> the rest<S>3062</S> as well, that if<S>1437</S> I come<S>2064</S> again,<S>3825</S> I will not spare<S>5339</S> [anyone,]


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since<S>1893</S> you are seeking<S>2212</S> for proof<S>1382</S> of the Christ<S>5547</S> who speaks<S>2980</S> in me, and who<S>3739</S> is not weak<S>770</S> toward<S>1519</S> you, but mighty<S>1414</S> in you.


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For indeed<S>2532</S> He was crucified<S>4717</S> because<S>1537</S> of weakness,<S>769</S> yet<S>235</S> He lives<S>2198</S> because<S>1537</S> of the power<S>1411</S> of God.<S>2316</S> For we also<S>2532</S> are weak<S>770</S> in Him, yet<S>235</S> we shall live<S>2198</S> with Him because<S>1537</S> of the power<S>1411</S> of God<S>2316</S> [directed] toward<S>1519</S> you.


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<pb/>Test<S>3985</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> [to see] if<S>1487</S> you are in the faith;<S>4102</S> examine<S>1381</S> yourselves!<S>1438</S> Or<S>2228</S> do you not recognize<S>1921</S> this about yourselves,<S>1438</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is in you – unless<S>1487</S> <S>3385</S> indeed you fail<S>96</S> the test<S>96</S>?


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But I trust<S>1679</S> that you will realize<S>1097</S> that we ourselves<S>1473</S> do<S>1510</S> not fail<S>96</S> the test.<S>96</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> we pray<S>2172</S> to God<S>2316</S> that you do<S>4160</S> no<S>3361</S> wrong;<S>2556</S> not that we ourselves<S>1473</S> may appear<S>5316</S> approved,<S>1384</S> but that you may do<S>4160</S> what<S>2570</S> is right,<S>2570</S> even<S>1161</S> though<S>5613</S> we should appear<S>1510</S> <S>5613</S> unapproved.<S>96</S>


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For we can<S>1410</S> do nothing<S>3756</S> <S>5100</S> against<S>2596</S> the truth,<S>225</S> but [only] for the truth.<S>225</S>


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For we rejoice<S>5463</S> when<S>3752</S> we ourselves<S>1473</S> are weak<S>770</S> but you are strong;<S>1415</S> this<S>3778</S> we also<S>2532</S> pray<S>2172</S> for, that you be made<S>2676</S> complete.<S>2676</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> I am writing<S>1125</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> while absent,<S>548</S> in order<S>2443</S> that when present<S>3918</S> I may not use<S>5530</S> severity,<S>664</S> in accordance<S>2596</S> with the authority<S>1849</S> which<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> gave<S>1325</S> me, for building<S>3619</S> up and not for tearing<S>2506</S> down.<S>2506</S>


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<pb/>Finally,<S>3062</S> brethren,<S>80</S> rejoice,<S>5463</S> be made<S>2675</S> complete,<S>2675</S> be comforted,<S>3870</S> be like-minded, live<S>1514</S> in peace;<S>1514</S> and the God<S>2316</S> of love<S>26</S> and peace<S>1515</S> shall be with you.


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The grace<S>5485</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and the love<S>26</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and the fellowship<S>2842</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> be with you all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> (not [sent] from men,<S>444</S> nor<S>3761</S> through<S>1223</S> the agency<S>1223</S> of man,<S>444</S> but through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and God<S>2316</S> the Father,<S>3962</S> who raised<S>1453</S> Him from the dead<S>3498</S>),


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and all<S>3956</S> the brethren<S>80</S> who are with me, to the churches<S>1577</S> of Galatia: <S>1053</S>


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Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> our Father,<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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who gave<S>1325</S> Himself<S>1438</S> for our sins,<S>266</S> that He might deliver<S>1807</S> us out of this<S>3588</S> present<S>1764</S> evil<S>4190</S> age,<S>165</S> according<S>2596</S> to the will<S>2307</S> of our God<S>2316</S> and Father,<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>I am<S>2296</S> amazed<S>2296</S> that you are so<S>3779</S> quickly<S>5030</S> deserting<S>3346</S> <S>575</S> Him who called<S>2564</S> you by the grace<S>5485</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> for a different<S>2087</S> gospel;<S>2098</S>


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which<S>3739</S> is [really] not another;<S>243</S> only<S>1487</S> <S>3361</S> there are some<S>5100</S> who are disturbing<S>5015</S> you, and want<S>2309</S> to distort<S>3344</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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But even<S>2532</S> though<S>1437</S> we, or<S>2228</S> an angel<S>32</S> from heaven,<S>3772</S> should preach<S>2097</S> to you a gospel<S>2097</S> contrary<S>3844</S> to that which<S>3739</S> we have preached<S>2097</S> to you, let him be accursed.<S>331</S>


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<pb/>As we have said<S>4275</S> before,<S>4275</S> so<S>2532</S> I say<S>3004</S> again<S>3825</S> now,<S>737</S> if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> is preaching<S>2097</S> to you a gospel<S>2097</S> contrary<S>3844</S> to that which<S>3739</S> you received,<S>3880</S> let him be accursed.<S>331</S>


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<pb/>For am I now<S>737</S> seeking<S>3982</S> the favor<S>3982</S> of men,<S>444</S> or<S>2228</S> of God<S>2316</S>? Or<S>2228</S> am I striving<S>2212</S> to please<S>700</S> men<S>444</S>? If<S>1487</S> I were still<S>2089</S> trying to please<S>700</S> men,<S>444</S> I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>For I would have<S>1107</S> you know,<S>1107</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that the gospel<S>2098</S> which was preached<S>2097</S> by me is not according<S>2596</S> to man.<S>444</S>


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For I neither<S>3761</S> received<S>3880</S> it from man,<S>444</S> nor<S>3777</S> was I taught<S>1321</S> it, but [I received it] through<S>1223</S> a revelation<S>602</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>For you have heard<S>191</S> of my former<S>4218</S> manner<S>391</S> of life<S>391</S> in Judaism,<S>2454</S> how<S>3754</S> I used to persecute<S>1377</S> the church<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> beyond<S>2596</S> <S>5236</S> measure,<S>5236</S> and tried to destroy<S>4199</S> it;


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and I was advancing<S>4298</S> in Judaism<S>2454</S> beyond<S>5228</S> many<S>4183</S> of my contemporaries<S>4915</S> among<S>1722</S> my countrymen,<S>1085</S> being<S>5225</S> more<S>4053</S> extremely<S>4053</S> zealous<S>2207</S> for my ancestral<S>3967</S> traditions.<S>3862</S>


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But when<S>3753</S> He who had set<S>873</S> me apart,<S>873</S> [even] from my mother's womb,<S>2836</S> and called<S>2564</S> me through<S>1223</S> His grace,<S>5485</S> was pleased<S>2106</S>


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to reveal<S>601</S> His Son<S>5207</S> in me, that I might preach<S>2097</S> Him among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> I did not immediately<S>2112</S> consult<S>4323</S> with flesh<S>4561</S> and blood,<S>129</S>


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nor<S>3761</S> did I go<S>424</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> to those<S>3588</S> who were apostles<S>652</S> before<S>4253</S> me; but I went<S>565</S> away<S>565</S> to Arabia,<S>688</S> and returned<S>5290</S> once<S>3825</S> more<S>3825</S> to Damascus.<S>1154</S>


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<pb/>Then<S>1899</S> three<S>5140</S> years<S>2094</S> later<S>3326</S> I went<S>424</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> to become<S>2477</S> acquainted<S>2477</S> with Cephas,<S>2786</S> and stayed<S>1961</S> with him fifteen<S>1178</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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But I did not see<S>3708</S> any<S>2087</S> other<S>2087</S> of the apostles<S>652</S> except<S>1508</S> James,<S>2385</S> the Lord's brother.<S>80</S>


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(Now<S>1161</S> in what<S>3739</S> I am writing<S>1125</S> to you, I assure<S>2400</S> you before<S>1799</S> God<S>2316</S> that I am not lying.<S>5574</S>)


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Then<S>1899</S> I went<S>2064</S> into the regions<S>2824</S> of Syria<S>4947</S> and Cilicia.<S>2791</S>


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And I was [still] unknown<S>50</S> by sight<S>4383</S> to the churches<S>1577</S> of Judea<S>2453</S> which were in Christ;<S>5547</S>


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but only,<S>3440</S> they kept hearing,<S>191</S> "He who once<S>4218</S> persecuted<S>1377</S> us is now<S>3568</S> preaching<S>2097</S> the faith<S>4102</S> which<S>3739</S> he once<S>4218</S> tried to destroy.<S>4199</S>"


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<pb/>Then<S>1899</S> after<S>1223</S> an interval of fourteen<S>1180</S> years<S>2094</S> I went<S>305</S> up again<S>3825</S> to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> with Barnabas,<S>921</S> taking<S>4838</S> Titus<S>5103</S> along<S>4838</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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And it was because<S>2596</S> of a revelation<S>602</S> that I went<S>305</S> up; and I submitted<S>394</S> to them the gospel<S>2098</S> which<S>3739</S> I preach<S>2784</S> among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> but [I did so] in private<S>2596</S> <S>2398</S> to those<S>3588</S> who were of reputation,<S>1380</S> for fear<S>3381</S> that I might be running,<S>5143</S> or<S>2228</S> had run,<S>5143</S> in vain.<S>2756</S>


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But not even<S>3761</S> Titus<S>5103</S> who<S>3588</S> was with me, though he was a Greek,<S>1672</S> was compelled<S>315</S> to be circumcised.<S>4059</S>


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But [it was] because<S>1223</S> of the false<S>5569</S> brethren<S>5569</S> who had sneaked<S>3920</S> in to spy<S>2684</S> out our liberty<S>1657</S> which<S>3739</S> we have<S>2192</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> in order<S>2443</S> to bring<S>2615</S> us into bondage.<S>2615</S>


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But we did not yield<S>1502</S> in subjection<S>5292</S> to them for even<S>3761</S> an hour,<S>5610</S> so<S>2443</S> that the truth<S>225</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> might remain<S>1265</S> with you.


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But from those<S>3588</S> who were of high<S>5100</S> reputation<S>1380</S> (what<S>3697</S> they were makes<S>1308</S> no<S>3762</S> difference<S>1308</S> to me; God<S>2316</S> shows<S>2983</S> no<S>3756</S> partiality<S>4383</S>) – well,<S>1063</S> those<S>3588</S> who were of reputation<S>1380</S> contributed<S>4323</S> nothing<S>3762</S> to me.


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But on the contrary,<S>5121</S> seeing<S>3708</S> that I had been entrusted<S>4100</S> with the gospel<S>2098</S> to the uncircumcised,<S>203</S> just<S>2531</S> as Peter<S>4074</S> [had been] to the circumcised<S>4061</S>


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(for He who effectually<S>1754</S> worked<S>1754</S> for Peter<S>4074</S> in [his] apostleship<S>651</S> to the circumcised<S>4061</S> effectually<S>1754</S> worked<S>1754</S> for me also<S>2532</S> to the Gentiles<S>1484</S>),


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and recognizing<S>1097</S> the grace<S>5485</S> that had been given<S>1325</S> to me, James<S>2385</S> and Cephas<S>2786</S> and John,<S>2491</S> who were reputed<S>1380</S> to be pillars,<S>4769</S> gave<S>1325</S> to me and Barnabas<S>921</S> the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of fellowship,<S>2842</S> that we [might go] to the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> and they to the circumcised.<S>4061</S>


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[They] only<S>3440</S> [asked] us to remember<S>3421</S> the poor<S>4434</S> – the very<S>846</S> thing<S>846</S> I also<S>2532</S> was eager<S>4704</S> to do.<S>4160</S>


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<pb/>But when<S>3753</S> Cephas<S>2786</S> came<S>2064</S> to Antioch,<S>490</S> I opposed<S>436</S> him to his face,<S>4383</S> because<S>3754</S> he stood condemned.<S>2607</S>


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For prior<S>4253</S> to the coming<S>2064</S> of certain<S>5100</S> men<S>5100</S> from James,<S>2385</S> he used to eat<S>4906</S> with the Gentiles;<S>1484</S> but when<S>3753</S> they came,<S>2064</S> he [began] to withdraw<S>5288</S> and hold<S>873</S> himself<S>1438</S> aloof,<S>873</S> fearing<S>5399</S> the party of the circumcision.<S>4061</S>


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And the rest<S>3062</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> joined<S>4942</S> him in hypocrisy,<S>4942</S> with the result<S>5620</S> that even<S>2532</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> was carried<S>4879</S> away<S>4879</S> by their hypocrisy.<S>5272</S>


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But when<S>3753</S> I saw<S>3708</S> that they were not straightforward<S>3716</S> about<S>4314</S> the truth<S>225</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S> I said<S>3004</S> to Cephas<S>2786</S> in the presence<S>1715</S> of all,<S>3956</S> "If<S>1487</S> you, being<S>5225</S> a Jew,<S>2453</S> live<S>2198</S> like<S>1483</S> the Gentiles<S>1483</S> and not like<S>2452</S> the Jews,<S>2452</S> how<S>4459</S> [is it that] you compel<S>315</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> to live<S>2450</S> like<S>2450</S> Jews<S>2450</S>?


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<pb/>"We [are] Jews<S>2453</S> by nature,<S>5449</S> and not sinners<S>268</S> from among<S>1537</S> the Gentiles;<S>1484</S>


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nevertheless<S>1161</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that a man<S>444</S> is not justified<S>1344</S> by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> but through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> even<S>2532</S> we have believed<S>4100</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> that we may be justified<S>1344</S> by faith<S>4102</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> and not by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law;<S>3551</S> since<S>3754</S> by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> shall no<S>3756</S> <S>3956</S> flesh<S>4561</S> be justified.<S>1344</S>


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"But if,<S>1487</S> while seeking<S>2212</S> to be justified<S>1344</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> we ourselves<S>846</S> have also<S>2532</S> been found<S>2147</S> sinners,<S>268</S> is Christ<S>5547</S> then<S>686</S> a minister<S>1249</S> of sin<S>266</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be!


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"For if<S>1487</S> I rebuild<S>3618</S> what<S>3739</S> I have [once] destroyed,<S>2647</S> I prove<S>4921</S> myself<S>1683</S> to be a transgressor.<S>3848</S>


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"For through<S>1223</S> the Law<S>3551</S> I died<S>599</S> to the Law,<S>3551</S> that I might live<S>2198</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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"I have been crucified<S>4957</S> with Christ;<S>5547</S> and it is no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> I who live,<S>2198</S> but Christ<S>5547</S> lives<S>2198</S> in me; and the [life] which<S>3739</S> I now<S>3568</S> live<S>2198</S> in the flesh<S>4561</S> I live<S>2198</S> by faith<S>4102</S> in the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> who loved<S>25</S> me, and delivered<S>3860</S> Himself<S>1438</S> up for me.


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"I do not nullify<S>114</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of God;<S>2316</S> for if<S>1487</S> righteousness<S>1343</S> [comes] through<S>1223</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> then<S>686</S> Christ<S>5547</S> died<S>599</S> needlessly.<S>1431</S>"


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<pb/>You foolish<S>453</S> Galatians,<S>1052</S> who<S>5101</S> has bewitched<S>940</S> you, before<S>2596</S> whose<S>3739</S> eyes<S>3788</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> was publicly<S>4270</S> portrayed<S>4270</S> [as] crucified<S>4717</S>?


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This<S>3778</S> is the only<S>3441</S> thing<S>3441</S> I want<S>2309</S> to find<S>3129</S> out from you: did you receive<S>2983</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> or<S>2228</S> by hearing<S>189</S> with faith<S>4102</S>?


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Are you so<S>3779</S> foolish<S>453</S>? Having begun<S>1728</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> are you now<S>3568</S> being perfected<S>2005</S> by the flesh<S>4561</S>?


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Did you suffer<S>3958</S> so<S>5118</S> many<S>5118</S> things<S>5118</S> in vain<S>1500</S> – if<S>1487</S> indeed<S>1065</S> <S>2532</S> it was in vain<S>1500</S>?


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Does He then,<S>3767</S> who provides<S>2023</S> you with the Spirit<S>4151</S> and works<S>1754</S> miracles<S>1411</S> among<S>1722</S> you, do it by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> or<S>2228</S> by hearing<S>189</S> with faith<S>4102</S>?


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Even<S>2531</S> so<S>2531</S> Abraham<S>11</S> believed<S>4100</S> God,<S>2316</S> and it was reckoned<S>3049</S> to him as righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>686</S> be sure<S>1097</S> that it is those<S>3588</S> who are of faith<S>4102</S> who<S>3778</S> are sons<S>5207</S> of Abraham.<S>11</S>


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And the Scripture,<S>1124</S> foreseeing<S>4275</S> that God<S>2316</S> would justify<S>1344</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> by faith,<S>4102</S> preached<S>4283</S> the gospel<S>4283</S> beforehand<S>4283</S> to Abraham,<S>11</S> [saying], "All<S>3956</S> the nations<S>1484</S> shall be blessed<S>1757</S> in you."


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So<S>5620</S> then<S>5620</S> those<S>3588</S> who are of faith<S>4102</S> are blessed<S>2127</S> with Abraham,<S>11</S> the believer.<S>4103</S>


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For as many<S>3745</S> as are of the works<S>2041</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> are under<S>5259</S> a curse;<S>2671</S> for it is written,<S>1125</S> "Cursed<S>1944</S> is everyone<S>3956</S> who<S>3739</S> does not abide<S>1696</S> by all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> written<S>1125</S> in the book<S>975</S> of the law,<S>3551</S> to perform<S>4160</S> them."


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Now<S>1161</S> that no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> is justified<S>1344</S> by the Law<S>3551</S> before<S>3844</S> God<S>2316</S> is evident;<S>1212</S> for, "The righteous<S>1342</S> man<S>1342</S> shall live<S>2198</S> by faith.<S>4102</S> "


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However,<S>1161</S> the Law<S>3551</S> is not of faith;<S>4102</S> on the contrary,<S>235</S> "He who practices<S>4160</S> them shall live<S>2198</S> by them."


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Christ<S>5547</S> redeemed<S>1805</S> us from the curse<S>2671</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> having become<S>1096</S> a curse<S>2671</S> for us – for it is written,<S>1125</S> "Cursed<S>1944</S> is everyone<S>3956</S> who hangs<S>2910</S> on a tree<S>3586</S>" –


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in order<S>2443</S> that in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> the blessing<S>2129</S> of Abraham<S>11</S> might come<S>1096</S> to the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> so<S>2443</S> that we might receive<S>2983</S> the promise<S>1860</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> through<S>1223</S> faith.<S>4102</S>


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<pb/>Brethren,<S>80</S> I speak<S>3004</S> in terms<S>2596</S> of human<S>444</S> relations:<S>444</S> even<S>3676</S> though<S>3676</S> it is [only] a man's covenant,<S>1242</S> yet<S>3676</S> when it has been ratified,<S>2964</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> sets<S>114</S> it aside<S>114</S> or<S>2228</S> adds<S>1928</S> conditions<S>1928</S> to it.


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Now<S>1161</S> the promises<S>1860</S> were spoken<S>3004</S> to Abraham<S>11</S> and to his seed.<S>4690</S> He does not say,<S>3004</S> "And to seeds,<S>4690</S>" as [referring] to many,<S>4183</S> but [rather] to one,<S>1520</S> "And to your seed,<S>4690</S>" that is, Christ.<S>5547</S>


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What I am saying<S>3004</S> is this:<S>3778</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> which came<S>1096</S> four<S>5071</S> hundred<S>5071</S> and thirty<S>5144</S> years<S>2094</S> later,<S>3326</S> does not invalidate<S>208</S> a covenant<S>1242</S> previously<S>4300</S> ratified<S>4300</S> by God,<S>2316</S> so<S>1519</S> as to nullify<S>2673</S> the promise.<S>1860</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> the inheritance<S>2817</S> is based<S>1537</S> on law,<S>3551</S> it is no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> based<S>1537</S> on a promise;<S>1860</S> but God<S>2316</S> has granted<S>5483</S> it to Abraham<S>11</S> by means<S>1223</S> of a promise.<S>1860</S>


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Why<S>5101</S> the Law<S>3551</S> then<S>3767</S>? It was added<S>4369</S> because<S>5484</S> of transgressions,<S>3847</S> having been ordained<S>1299</S> through<S>1223</S> angels<S>32</S> by the agency<S>5495</S> of a mediator,<S>3316</S> until<S>891</S> the seed<S>4690</S> should come<S>2064</S> to whom<S>3739</S> the promise<S>1861</S> had been made.<S>1861</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> a mediator<S>3316</S> is not for one<S>1520</S> [party only]; whereas<S>1161</S> God<S>2316</S> is [only] one.<S>1520</S>


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<pb/>Is the Law<S>3551</S> then<S>3767</S> contrary<S>2596</S> to the promises<S>1860</S> of God<S>2316</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be! For if<S>1487</S> a law<S>3551</S> had been given<S>1325</S> which was able<S>1410</S> to impart<S>2227</S> life,<S>2227</S> then righteousness<S>1343</S> would indeed<S>3689</S> have been<S>1510</S> based<S>1537</S> on law.<S>3551</S>


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But the Scripture<S>1124</S> has shut<S>4788</S> up all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> under<S>5259</S> sin,<S>266</S> that the promise<S>1860</S> by faith<S>4102</S> in Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> might be given<S>1325</S> to those<S>3588</S> who believe.<S>4100</S>


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<pb/>But before<S>4253</S> faith<S>4102</S> came,<S>2064</S> we were kept<S>5432</S> in custody<S>5432</S> under<S>5259</S> the law,<S>3551</S> being shut<S>4788</S> up to the faith<S>4102</S> which was later<S>3195</S> to be revealed.<S>601</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> the Law<S>3551</S> has become<S>1096</S> our tutor<S>3807</S> [to lead us] to Christ,<S>5547</S> that we may be justified<S>1344</S> by faith.<S>4102</S>


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But now<S>1161</S> that faith<S>4102</S> has come,<S>2064</S> we are no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> under<S>5259</S> a tutor.<S>3807</S>


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<pb/>For you are all<S>3956</S> sons<S>5207</S> of God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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For all<S>3745</S> of you who<S>3745</S> were baptized<S>907</S> into Christ<S>5547</S> have clothed<S>1746</S> yourselves with Christ.<S>5547</S>


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There is neither<S>3756</S> <S>1762</S> Jew<S>2453</S> nor<S>3761</S> Greek,<S>1672</S> there is neither<S>3756</S> <S>1762</S> slave<S>1401</S> nor<S>3761</S> free<S>1658</S> man,<S>1658</S> there is neither<S>3756</S> <S>1762</S> male<S>7021</S> nor<S>2532</S> female;<S>2338</S> for you are all<S>3956</S> one<S>1520</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And if<S>1487</S> you belong to Christ,<S>5547</S> then<S>686</S> you are Abraham's offspring,<S>4690</S> heirs<S>2818</S> according<S>2596</S> to promise.<S>1860</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I say,<S>3004</S> as long<S>5550</S> as the heir<S>2818</S> is a child,<S>3516</S> he does not differ<S>1308</S> at all<S>3761</S> from a slave<S>1401</S> although he is owner<S>2962</S> of everything,<S>3956</S>


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but he is under<S>5259</S> guardians<S>2012</S> and managers<S>3623</S> until<S>891</S> the date<S>4287</S> set<S>4287</S> by the father.<S>3962</S>


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> we, while<S>3753</S> we were children,<S>3516</S> were held<S>1402</S> in bondage<S>1402</S> under<S>5259</S> the elemental<S>4747</S> things<S>4747</S> of the world.<S>2889</S>


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<pb/>But when<S>3753</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> of the time<S>5550</S> came,<S>2064</S> God<S>2316</S> sent<S>1821</S> forth<S>1821</S> His Son,<S>5207</S> born<S>1096</S> of a woman,<S>1135</S> born<S>1096</S> under<S>5259</S> the Law,<S>3551</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that He might redeem<S>1805</S> those<S>3588</S> who were under<S>5259</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> that we might receive<S>618</S> the adoption<S>5206</S> as sons.<S>5206</S>


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And because<S>3754</S> you are sons,<S>5207</S> God<S>2316</S> has sent<S>1821</S> forth<S>1821</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of His Son<S>5207</S> into our hearts,<S>2588</S> crying,<S>2896</S> "Abba! Father!<S>5</S>"


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Therefore<S>5620</S> you are no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> a slave,<S>1401</S> but a son;<S>5207</S> and if<S>1487</S> a son,<S>5207</S> then<S>2532</S> an heir<S>2818</S> through<S>1223</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>However<S>235</S> at that time,<S>5119</S> when you did not know<S>3609</S> God,<S>2316</S> you were slaves<S>1398</S> to those<S>3588</S> which by nature<S>5449</S> are no<S>3361</S> gods.<S>2316</S>


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But now<S>3568</S> that you have come to know<S>1097</S> God,<S>2316</S> or<S>1161</S> rather<S>3123</S> to be known<S>1097</S> by God,<S>2316</S> how<S>4459</S> is it that you turn<S>1994</S> back<S>1994</S> again<S>3825</S> to the weak<S>772</S> and worthless<S>4434</S> elemental<S>4747</S> things,<S>4747</S> to which<S>3739</S> you desire<S>2309</S> to be enslaved<S>1398</S> all<S>509</S> over<S>509</S> again<S>3825</S>?


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You observe<S>3906</S> days<S>2250</S> and months<S>3376</S> and seasons<S>2540</S> and years.<S>1763</S>


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I fear<S>5399</S> for you, that perhaps<S>4458</S> I have labored<S>2872</S> over<S>1519</S> you in vain.<S>1500</S>


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<pb/>I beg<S>1189</S> of you, brethren,<S>80</S> become<S>1096</S> as I [am], for I also<S>2532</S> [have become] as you [are.] You have done<S>91</S> me no<S>3762</S> wrong;<S>91</S>


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but you know<S>3609</S> that it was because<S>1223</S> of a bodily<S>4561</S> illness<S>769</S> that I preached<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to you the first<S>4387</S> time;<S>4387</S>


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and that which<S>3986</S> was a trial<S>3986</S> to you in my bodily<S>4561</S> condition<S>4561</S> you did not despise<S>1848</S> or<S>3761</S> loathe,<S>1609</S> but you received<S>1209</S> me as an angel<S>32</S> of God,<S>2316</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> [Himself.]


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Where<S>4226</S> then<S>3767</S> is that sense<S>3108</S> of blessing<S>3108</S> you had? For I bear<S>3140</S> you witness,<S>3140</S> that if<S>1487</S> possible,<S>1415</S> you would have plucked<S>1846</S> out your eyes<S>3788</S> and given<S>1325</S> them to me.


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Have I therefore<S>5620</S> become<S>1096</S> your enemy<S>2190</S> by telling<S>226</S> you the truth<S>226</S>?


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They eagerly<S>2206</S> seek<S>2206</S> you, not commendably,<S>2573</S> but they wish<S>2309</S> to shut<S>1576</S> you out, in order<S>2443</S> that you may seek<S>2206</S> them.


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But it is good<S>2570</S> always<S>3842</S> to be eagerly<S>2206</S> sought<S>2206</S> in a commendable<S>2570</S> manner,<S>2570</S> and not only<S>3440</S> when<S>1722</S> I am<S>3918</S> present<S>3918</S> with you.


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My children,<S>5043</S> with whom<S>3739</S> I am<S>5605</S> again<S>3825</S> in labor<S>5605</S> until<S>3360</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is formed<S>3445</S> in you –


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but I could wish<S>2309</S> to be present<S>3918</S> with you now<S>737</S> and to change<S>236</S> my tone,<S>5456</S> for I am<S>639</S> perplexed<S>639</S> about<S>1722</S> you.


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<pb/>Tell<S>3004</S> me, you who want<S>2309</S> to be under<S>5259</S> law,<S>3551</S> do you not listen<S>191</S> to the law<S>3551</S>?


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<pb/>For it is written<S>1125</S> that Abraham<S>11</S> had<S>2192</S> two<S>1417</S> sons,<S>5207</S> one<S>1520</S> by the bondwoman<S>3814</S> and one<S>1520</S> by the free<S>1658</S> woman.<S>1658</S>


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But the son by the bondwoman<S>3814</S> was born<S>1080</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> and the son by the free<S>1658</S> woman<S>1658</S> through<S>1223</S> the promise.<S>1860</S>


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This<S>3748</S> is allegorically<S>238</S> speaking:<S>238</S> for these<S>3778</S> [women] are two<S>1417</S> covenants,<S>1242</S> one<S>1520</S> [proceeding] from Mount<S>3735</S> Sinai<S>4614</S> bearing<S>1080</S> children<S>1080</S> who are to be slaves;<S>1397</S> she is Hagar.<S>28</S>


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Now<S>3568</S> this<S>3588</S> Hagar<S>28</S> is Mount<S>3735</S> Sinai<S>4614</S> in Arabia,<S>688</S> and corresponds<S>4960</S> to the present<S>3568</S> Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> for she is in slavery<S>1398</S> with her children.<S>5043</S>


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<pb/>For it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Rejoice,<S>2165</S> barren<S>4723</S> woman<S>4723</S> who does not bear;<S>5088</S> Break<S>4486</S> forth<S>4486</S> and shout,<S>994</S> you who are not in labor;<S>5605</S> For more<S>4183</S> are the children<S>5043</S> of the desolate<S>2048</S> Than<S>2228</S> of the one who has<S>2192</S> a husband.<S>435</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And you brethren,<S>80</S> like<S>2596</S> Isaac,<S>2464</S> are children<S>5043</S> of promise.<S>1860</S>


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But as at that time<S>5119</S> he who was born<S>1080</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh<S>4561</S> persecuted<S>1377</S> him [who was born] according<S>2596</S> to the Spirit,<S>4151</S> so<S>3779</S> it is now<S>3568</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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But what<S>5101</S> does the Scripture<S>1124</S> say<S>3004</S>? "Cast<S>1544</S> out the bondwoman<S>3814</S> and her son,<S>5207</S> For the son<S>5207</S> of the bondwoman<S>3814</S> shall not be an heir<S>2816</S> with the son<S>5207</S> of the free<S>1658</S> woman.<S>1658</S>"


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So<S>1352</S> then,<S>1352</S> brethren,<S>80</S> we are not children<S>5043</S> of a bondwoman,<S>3814</S> but of the free<S>1658</S> woman.<S>1658</S>


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<pb/>It was for freedom<S>1657</S> that Christ<S>5547</S> set<S>1659</S> us free;<S>1659</S> therefore<S>3767</S> keep standing<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> and do not be subject<S>1758</S> again<S>3825</S> to a yoke<S>2218</S> of slavery.<S>1397</S>


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<pb/>Behold<S>2396</S> I, Paul,<S>3972</S> say<S>3004</S> to you that if<S>1437</S> you receive<S>4059</S> circumcision,<S>4059</S> Christ<S>5547</S> will be of no<S>3762</S> benefit<S>5623</S> to you.


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And I testify<S>3143</S> again<S>3825</S> to every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> who receives<S>4059</S> circumcision,<S>4059</S> that he is under<S>3781</S> obligation<S>3781</S> to keep<S>4160</S> the whole<S>3650</S> Law.<S>3551</S>


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You have been severed<S>2673</S> from Christ,<S>5547</S> you who<S>3748</S> are seeking to be justified<S>1344</S> by law;<S>3551</S> you have fallen<S>1601</S> from grace.<S>5485</S>


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For we through the Spirit,<S>4151</S> by faith,<S>4102</S> are waiting<S>553</S> for the hope<S>1680</S> of righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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For in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> neither<S>3777</S> circumcision<S>4061</S> nor<S>3777</S> uncircumcision<S>203</S> means<S>2480</S> anything,<S>5100</S> but faith<S>4102</S> working<S>1754</S> through<S>1223</S> love.<S>26</S>


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<pb/>You were running<S>5143</S> well;<S>2573</S> who<S>5101</S> hindered<S>1465</S> you from obeying<S>3982</S> the truth<S>225</S>?


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A little<S>3398</S> leaven<S>2219</S> leavens<S>2220</S> the whole<S>3650</S> lump<S>5445</S> [of dough.]


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I have<S>3982</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in you in the Lord,<S>2962</S> that you will adopt<S>5426</S> no<S>3762</S> other<S>243</S> view;<S>5426</S> but the one who is disturbing<S>5015</S> you shall bear<S>941</S> his judgment,<S>2917</S> whoever<S>3748</S> <S>1437</S> he is.


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<pb/>But I, brethren,<S>80</S> if<S>1487</S> I still<S>2089</S> preach<S>2784</S> circumcision,<S>4061</S> why<S>5101</S> am I still<S>2089</S> persecuted<S>1377</S>? Then<S>686</S> the stumbling<S>4625</S> block<S>4625</S> of the cross<S>4716</S> has been abolished.<S>2673</S>


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Would<S>3785</S> that those<S>3588</S> who are troubling<S>387</S> you would even<S>2532</S> mutilate<S>609</S> themselves.


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<pb/>For you were called<S>2564</S> to freedom,<S>1657</S> brethren;<S>80</S> only<S>3440</S> [do] not [turn] your freedom<S>1657</S> into an opportunity<S>874</S> for the flesh,<S>4561</S> but through<S>1223</S> love<S>26</S> serve<S>1398</S> one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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For the whole<S>3956</S> Law<S>3551</S> is fulfilled<S>4137</S> in one<S>1520</S> word,<S>3056</S> in the [statement], "You shall love<S>25</S> your neighbor<S>4139</S> as yourself.<S>4572</S>"


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But if<S>1487</S> you bite<S>1143</S> and devour<S>2719</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> take<S>991</S> care<S>991</S> lest<S>3361</S> you be consumed<S>355</S> by one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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<pb/>But I say,<S>3004</S> walk<S>4043</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> and you will not carry<S>5055</S> out the desire<S>1939</S> of the flesh.<S>4561</S>


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For the flesh<S>4561</S> sets<S>1937</S> its desire<S>1937</S> against<S>2596</S> the Spirit,<S>4151</S> and the Spirit<S>4151</S> against<S>2596</S> the flesh;<S>4561</S> for these<S>3778</S> are in opposition<S>480</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> so<S>2443</S> that you may not do<S>4160</S> the things that you please.<S>2309</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> you are led<S>71</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> you are not under<S>5259</S> the Law.<S>3551</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> the deeds<S>2041</S> of the flesh<S>4561</S> are evident,<S>5318</S> which<S>3748</S> are: immorality,<S>4202</S> impurity,<S>167</S> sensuality,<S>766</S>


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idolatry,<S>1495</S> sorcery,<S>5331</S> enmities,<S>2189</S> strife,<S>2054</S> jealousy,<S>2205</S> outbursts<S>2372</S> of anger,<S>2372</S> disputes,<S>2052</S> dissensions,<S>1370</S> factions,<S>139</S>


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envying,<S>5355</S> drunkenness,<S>3178</S> carousing,<S>2970</S> and things like<S>3664</S> these,<S>3778</S> of which<S>3739</S> I forewarn<S>4302</S> you just<S>2531</S> as I have forewarned<S>4275</S> you that those<S>3588</S> who practice<S>4238</S> such<S>5108</S> things<S>5108</S> shall not inherit<S>2816</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>But the fruit<S>2590</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> is love,<S>26</S> joy,<S>5479</S> peace,<S>1515</S> patience,<S>3115</S> kindness,<S>5544</S> goodness,<S>19</S> faithfulness,<S>4102</S>


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gentleness,<S>4240</S> self-control; against<S>2596</S> such<S>5108</S> things<S>5108</S> there is no<S>3756</S> law.<S>3551</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> those<S>3588</S> who belong to Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> have crucified<S>4717</S> the flesh<S>4561</S> with its passions<S>3804</S> and desires.<S>1939</S>


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If<S>1487</S> we live<S>2198</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> let us also<S>2532</S> walk<S>4748</S> by the Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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Let us not become<S>1096</S> boastful,<S>2755</S> challenging<S>4292</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> envying<S>5354</S> one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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<pb/>Brethren,<S>80</S> even<S>2532</S> if<S>1437</S> a man<S>444</S> is caught<S>4301</S> in any<S>5100</S> trespass,<S>3900</S> you who are spiritual,<S>4152</S> restore<S>2675</S> such<S>5108</S> a one<S>5108</S> in a spirit<S>4151</S> of gentleness;<S>4240</S> [each one] looking<S>4648</S> to yourself,<S>4572</S> lest<S>3361</S> you too<S>2532</S> be tempted.<S>3985</S>


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Bear<S>941</S> one<S>240</S> another's burdens,<S>922</S> and thus<S>3779</S> fulfill<S>378</S> the law<S>3551</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>For if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> thinks<S>1380</S> he is something<S>5100</S> when he is nothing,<S>3367</S> he deceives<S>5422</S> himself.<S>1438</S>


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But let each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> examine<S>1381</S> his own<S>1438</S> work,<S>2041</S> and then<S>5119</S> he will have<S>2192</S> [reason for] boasting<S>2745</S> in regard<S>1519</S> to himself<S>1438</S> alone,<S>3441</S> and not in regard<S>1519</S> to another.<S>2087</S>


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And let the one who is taught<S>2727</S> the word<S>3056</S> share<S>2841</S> all<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> things<S>18</S> with him who teaches.<S>2727</S>


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Do not be deceived,<S>4105</S> God<S>2316</S> is not mocked;<S>3456</S> for whatever<S>3739</S> <S>1437</S> a man<S>444</S> sows,<S>4687</S> this<S>3778</S> he will also<S>2532</S> reap.<S>2325</S>


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For the one who sows<S>4687</S> to his own<S>1438</S> flesh<S>4561</S> shall from the flesh<S>4561</S> reap<S>2325</S> corruption,<S>5356</S> but the one who sows<S>4687</S> to the Spirit<S>4151</S> shall from the Spirit<S>4151</S> reap<S>2325</S> eternal<S>166</S> life.<S>2222</S>


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And let us not lose<S>7051</S> heart<S>7051</S> in doing<S>4160</S> good,<S>2570</S> for in due<S>2398</S> time<S>2540</S> we shall reap<S>2325</S> if we do not grow<S>1590</S> weary.<S>1590</S>


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So<S>686</S> then,<S>686</S> while<S>5613</S> we have<S>2192</S> opportunity,<S>2540</S> let us do<S>2038</S> good<S>18</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>3956</S> and especially<S>3122</S> to those<S>3588</S> who<S>3609</S> are of the household<S>3609</S> of the faith.<S>4102</S>


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<pb/>See<S>3708</S> with what<S>4080</S> large<S>4080</S> letters<S>1121</S> I am writing<S>1125</S> to you with my own<S>1699</S> hand.<S>5495</S>


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Those<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> desire<S>2309</S> to make<S>2146</S> a good<S>2146</S> showing<S>2146</S> in the flesh<S>4561</S> try to compel<S>315</S> you to be circumcised,<S>4059</S> simply<S>3440</S> that they may not be persecuted<S>1377</S> for the cross<S>4716</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>For those<S>3588</S> who are circumcised<S>4059</S> do not even<S>3761</S> keep<S>5442</S> the Law<S>3551</S> themselves,<S>846</S> but they desire<S>2309</S> to have you circumcised,<S>4059</S> that they may boast<S>2744</S> in your flesh.<S>4561</S>


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But may it never<S>3361</S> be that I should boast,<S>2744</S> except<S>1508</S> in the cross<S>4716</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> through<S>1223</S> which<S>3739</S> the world<S>2889</S> has been crucified<S>4717</S> to me, and I to the world.<S>2889</S>


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For neither<S>3777</S> is circumcision<S>4061</S> anything,<S>5100</S> nor<S>3777</S> uncircumcision,<S>203</S> but a new<S>2537</S> creation.<S>2937</S>


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And those<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> will walk<S>4748</S> by this<S>3778</S> rule,<S>2583</S> peace<S>1515</S> and mercy<S>1656</S> [be] upon them, and upon the Israel<S>2474</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>From now<S>3062</S> on let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> cause<S>3930</S> trouble<S>2873</S> for me, for I bear<S>941</S> on my body<S>4983</S> the brand-marks of Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>The grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> be with your spirit,<S>4151</S> brethren.<S>80</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> to the saints<S>40</S> who are at Ephesus,<S>2181</S> and [who are] faithful<S>4103</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus: <S>2424</S>


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<pb/>Blessed<S>2128</S> [be] the God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> who has blessed<S>2127</S> us with every<S>3956</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> blessing<S>2129</S> in the heavenly<S>2032</S> [places] in Christ,<S>5547</S>


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just<S>2531</S> as He chose<S>1586</S> us in Him before<S>4253</S> the foundation<S>2602</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> that we should be holy<S>40</S> and blameless<S>299</S> before<S>2714</S> Him. In love<S>26</S>


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He predestined<S>4309</S> us to adoption<S>5206</S> as sons<S>5206</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> to Himself,<S>846</S> according<S>2596</S> to the kind<S>2107</S> intention<S>2107</S> of His will,


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to the praise<S>1868</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of His grace,<S>5485</S> which<S>3739</S> He freely<S>5487</S> bestowed<S>5487</S> on us in the Beloved.<S>25</S>


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In Him we have<S>2192</S> redemption<S>629</S> through<S>1223</S> His blood,<S>129</S> the forgiveness<S>859</S> of our trespasses,<S>3900</S> according<S>2596</S> to the riches<S>4149</S> of His grace,<S>5485</S>


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which<S>3739</S> He lavished<S>4052</S> upon us. In all<S>3956</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> and insight<S>5428</S>


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He made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to us the mystery<S>3466</S> of His will, according<S>2596</S> to His kind<S>2107</S> intention<S>2107</S> which<S>3739</S> He purposed<S>4388</S> in Him


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with a view<S>1519</S> to an administration<S>3622</S> suitable<S>3588</S> to the fulness<S>4138</S> of the times,<S>2540</S> [that is], the summing<S>346</S> up of all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> things in the heavens<S>3772</S> and things upon the earth.<S>1093</S> In Him


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also<S>2532</S> we have obtained<S>2820</S> an inheritance,<S>2820</S> having been predestined<S>4309</S> according<S>2596</S> to His purpose<S>4286</S> who works<S>1754</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> after<S>2596</S> the counsel<S>1012</S> of His will,


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to the end<S>1519</S> that we who were the first<S>4276</S> to hope<S>4276</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> should be to the praise<S>1868</S> of His glory.<S>1391</S>


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In Him, you also,<S>2532</S> after listening<S>191</S> to the message<S>3056</S> of truth,<S>225</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of your salvation<S>4991</S> – having also<S>2532</S> believed,<S>4100</S> you were sealed<S>4972</S> in Him with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> of promise,<S>1860</S>


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who<S>3739</S> is given<S>728</S> as a pledge<S>728</S> of our inheritance,<S>2817</S> with a view<S>1519</S> to the redemption<S>629</S> of [God's own] possession,<S>4047</S> to the praise<S>1868</S> of His glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> I too,<S>2532</S> having heard<S>191</S> of the faith<S>4102</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> which [exists] among<S>2596</S> you, and your love<S>26</S> for all<S>3956</S> the saints,<S>40</S>


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do not cease<S>3973</S> giving<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> for you, while making<S>4160</S> mention<S>3417</S> [of you] in my prayers;<S>4335</S>


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<pb/>that the God<S>2316</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> the Father<S>3962</S> of glory,<S>1391</S> may give<S>1325</S> to you a spirit<S>4151</S> of wisdom<S>4678</S> and of revelation<S>602</S> in the knowledge<S>1922</S> of Him.


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[I pray that] the eyes<S>3788</S> of your heart<S>2588</S> may be enlightened,<S>5461</S> so<S>1519</S> that you may know<S>3609</S> what<S>5101</S> is the hope<S>1680</S> of His calling,<S>2821</S> what<S>5101</S> are the riches<S>4149</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of His inheritance<S>2817</S> in the saints,<S>40</S>


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and what<S>5101</S> is the surpassing<S>5235</S> greatness<S>3174</S> of His power<S>1411</S> toward<S>1519</S> us who believe.<S>4100</S> [These are] in accordance<S>2596</S> with the working<S>1753</S> of the strength<S>2904</S> of His might<S>2479</S>


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which<S>3739</S> He brought<S>1754</S> about<S>1754</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> when He raised<S>1453</S> Him from the dead,<S>3498</S> and seated<S>2523</S> Him at His right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> in the heavenly<S>2032</S> [places],


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far<S>5231</S> above<S>5231</S> all<S>3956</S> rule<S>746</S> and authority<S>1849</S> and power<S>1411</S> and dominion,<S>2963</S> and every<S>3956</S> name<S>3686</S> that is named,<S>3687</S> not only<S>3440</S> in this<S>3778</S> age,<S>165</S> but also<S>2532</S> in the one to come.<S>3195</S>


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And He put<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in subjection<S>5293</S> under<S>5259</S> His feet,<S>4228</S> and gave<S>1325</S> Him as head<S>2776</S> over<S>5228</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to the church,<S>1577</S>


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which<S>3748</S> is His body,<S>4983</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> of Him who fills<S>4137</S> all<S>3956</S> in all.<S>3956</S>


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in which<S>3739</S> you formerly<S>4218</S> walked<S>4043</S> according<S>2596</S> to the course<S>165</S> of this<S>3778</S> world,<S>2889</S> according<S>2596</S> to the prince<S>758</S> of the power<S>1849</S> of the air,<S>109</S> of the spirit<S>4151</S> that is now<S>3568</S> working<S>1754</S> in the sons<S>5207</S> of disobedience.<S>543</S>


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Among<S>1722</S> them we too<S>2532</S> all<S>3956</S> formerly<S>4218</S> lived<S>390</S> in the lusts<S>1939</S> of our flesh,<S>4561</S> indulging<S>4160</S> the desires<S>2307</S> of the flesh<S>4561</S> and of the mind,<S>1271</S> and were by nature<S>5449</S> children<S>5043</S> of wrath,<S>3709</S> even<S>2532</S> as the rest.<S>3062</S>


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But God,<S>2316</S> being<S>1510</S> rich<S>4145</S> in mercy,<S>1656</S> because<S>1223</S> of His great<S>4183</S> love<S>26</S> with which<S>3739</S> He loved<S>25</S> us,


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even<S>2532</S> when we were dead<S>3498</S> in our transgressions,<S>3900</S> made<S>4806</S> us alive<S>4806</S> together<S>4806</S> with Christ<S>5547</S> (by grace<S>5485</S> you have been<S>1510</S> saved<S>4982</S>),


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and raised<S>4891</S> us up with Him, and seated<S>4776</S> us with Him in the heavenly<S>2032</S> [places], in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that in the ages<S>165</S> to come<S>1904</S> He might show<S>1731</S> the surpassing<S>5235</S> riches<S>4149</S> of His grace<S>5485</S> in kindness<S>5544</S> toward<S>1909</S> us in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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For by grace<S>5485</S> you have been saved<S>4982</S> through<S>1223</S> faith;<S>4102</S> and that not of yourselves,<S>4771</S> [it is] the gift<S>1435</S> of God;<S>2316</S>


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not as a result<S>1537</S> of works,<S>2041</S> that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> should boast.<S>2744</S>


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For we are His workmanship,<S>4161</S> created<S>2936</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> for good<S>18</S> works,<S>2041</S> which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> prepared<S>4282</S> beforehand,<S>4282</S> that we should walk<S>4043</S> in them.


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> remember,<S>3421</S> that formerly<S>4218</S> you, the Gentiles<S>1484</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S> who are called<S>3004</S> "Uncircumcision<S>203</S>" by the so-called "Circumcision,<S>4061</S>" [which is] performed<S>5499</S> in the flesh<S>4561</S> by human<S>5499</S> hands<S>5499</S> –


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<pb/>[remember] that you were at that time<S>2540</S> separate<S>5565</S> from Christ,<S>5547</S> excluded<S>526</S> from the commonwealth<S>4174</S> of Israel,<S>2474</S> and strangers<S>3581</S> to the covenants<S>1242</S> of promise,<S>1860</S> having<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> hope<S>1680</S> and without<S>112</S> God<S>112</S> in the world.<S>2889</S>


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But now<S>3570</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> you who<S>3739</S> formerly<S>4218</S> were far<S>3112</S> off<S>3112</S> have been<S>1096</S> brought<S>1096</S> near<S>1451</S> by the blood<S>129</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>For He Himself<S>846</S> is our peace,<S>1515</S> who made<S>4160</S> both<S>297</S> [groups into] one,<S>1520</S> and broke<S>3089</S> down<S>3089</S> the barrier<S>5418</S> of the dividing<S>3320</S> wall,<S>3320</S>


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<pb/>by abolishing<S>2673</S> in His flesh<S>4561</S> the enmity,<S>2189</S> [which is] the Law<S>3551</S> of commandments<S>1785</S> [contained] in ordinances,<S>1378</S> that in Himself<S>846</S> He might make<S>2936</S> the two<S>1417</S> into one<S>1520</S> new<S>2537</S> man,<S>444</S> [thus] establishing<S>4160</S> peace,<S>1515</S>


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and might reconcile<S>604</S> them both<S>297</S> in one<S>1520</S> body<S>4983</S> to God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> the cross,<S>4716</S> by it having put<S>615</S> to death<S>615</S> the enmity.<S>2189</S>


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And He came<S>2064</S> and preached<S>2097</S> peace<S>1515</S> to you who<S>3588</S> were far<S>3112</S> away,<S>3112</S> and peace<S>1515</S> to those<S>3588</S> who were near;<S>1451</S>


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for through<S>1223</S> Him we both<S>297</S> have<S>2192</S> our access<S>4318</S> in one<S>1520</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> to the Father.<S>3962</S>


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So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> you are no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> strangers<S>3581</S> and aliens,<S>3941</S> but you are fellow<S>4847</S> citizens<S>4847</S> with the saints,<S>40</S> and are of God's household,<S>3609</S>


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having been built<S>2026</S> upon the foundation<S>2310</S> of the apostles<S>652</S> and prophets,<S>4396</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Himself<S>846</S> being<S>1510</S> the corner<S>204</S> [stone],


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in whom<S>3739</S> the whole<S>3956</S> building,<S>3619</S> being fitted<S>4883</S> together<S>4883</S> is growing<S>837</S> into a holy<S>40</S> temple<S>3485</S> in the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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in whom<S>3739</S> you also<S>2532</S> are being built<S>4925</S> together<S>4925</S> into a dwelling<S>2732</S> of God<S>2316</S> in the Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>5484</S> I, Paul,<S>3972</S> the prisoner<S>1198</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> for the sake<S>5228</S> of you Gentiles<S>1484</S> –


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if<S>1487</S> indeed<S>1065</S> you have heard<S>191</S> of the stewardship<S>3622</S> of God's grace<S>5485</S> which was given<S>1325</S> to me for you;


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that by revelation<S>602</S> there was made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to me the mystery,<S>3466</S> as I wrote<S>4270</S> before<S>4270</S> in brief.<S>3641</S>


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And by referring to this,<S>3739</S> when you read<S>314</S> you can<S>1410</S> understand<S>3539</S> my insight<S>4907</S> into the mystery<S>3466</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S>


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which<S>3739</S> in other<S>2087</S> generations<S>1074</S> was not made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to the sons<S>5207</S> of men,<S>444</S> as it has now<S>3568</S> been revealed<S>601</S> to His holy<S>40</S> apostles<S>652</S> and prophets<S>4396</S> in the Spirit;<S>4151</S>


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[to be specific], that the Gentiles<S>1484</S> are fellow<S>4789</S> heirs<S>4789</S> and fellow<S>4954</S> members<S>4954</S> of the body,<S>4954</S> and fellow<S>4830</S> partakers<S>4830</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> through<S>1223</S> the gospel,<S>2098</S>


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of which<S>3739</S> I was made<S>1096</S> a minister,<S>1249</S> according<S>2596</S> to the gift<S>1431</S> of God's grace<S>5485</S> which was given<S>1325</S> to me according<S>2596</S> to the working<S>1753</S> of His power.<S>1411</S>


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<pb/>To me, the very<S>1646</S> least<S>1646</S> of all<S>3956</S> saints,<S>40</S> this<S>3778</S> grace<S>5485</S> was given,<S>1325</S> to preach<S>2097</S> to the Gentiles<S>1484</S> the unfathomable<S>421</S> riches<S>4149</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S>


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and to bring<S>5461</S> to light<S>5461</S> what<S>5101</S> is the administration<S>3622</S> of the mystery<S>3466</S> which for ages<S>165</S> has been hidden<S>613</S> in God,<S>2316</S> who created<S>2936</S> all<S>3956</S> things;<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>in order<S>2443</S> that the manifold<S>4182</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> of God<S>2316</S> might now<S>3568</S> be made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> through<S>1223</S> the church<S>1577</S> to the rulers<S>746</S> and the authorities<S>1849</S> in the heavenly<S>2032</S> [places.]


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[This was] in accordance<S>2596</S> with the eternal<S>165</S> purpose<S>4286</S> which<S>3739</S> He carried<S>4160</S> out in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord,<S>2962</S>


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in whom<S>3739</S> we have<S>2192</S> boldness<S>3954</S> and confident<S>4006</S> access<S>4318</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Him.


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Therefore<S>1352</S> I ask<S>154</S> you not to lose<S>7051</S> heart<S>7051</S> at my tribulations<S>2347</S> on your behalf,<S>5228</S> for they are your glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason,<S>5484</S> I bow<S>2578</S> my knees<S>1119</S> before<S>4314</S> the Father,<S>3962</S>


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from whom<S>3739</S> every<S>3956</S> family<S>3965</S> in heaven<S>3772</S> and on earth<S>1093</S> derives<S>3687</S> its name,<S>3687</S>


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that He would grant<S>1325</S> you, according<S>2596</S> to the riches<S>4149</S> of His glory,<S>1391</S> to be strengthened<S>2901</S> with power<S>1411</S> through<S>1223</S> His Spirit<S>4151</S> in the inner<S>2080</S> man;<S>444</S>


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so that Christ<S>5547</S> may dwell<S>2730</S> in your hearts<S>2588</S> through<S>1223</S> faith;<S>4102</S> [and] that you, being rooted<S>4492</S> and grounded<S>2311</S> in love,<S>26</S>


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may be able<S>1840</S> to comprehend<S>2638</S> with all<S>3956</S> the saints<S>40</S> what<S>5101</S> is the breadth<S>4114</S> and length<S>3372</S> and height<S>5311</S> and depth,<S>899</S>


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and to know<S>1097</S> the love<S>26</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> which surpasses<S>5235</S> knowledge,<S>1108</S> that you may be filled<S>4137</S> up to all<S>3956</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> to Him who is able<S>1410</S> to do<S>4160</S> exceeding<S>5238</S> abundantly<S>5238</S> beyond<S>5228</S> all<S>3956</S> that we ask<S>154</S> or<S>2228</S> think,<S>3539</S> according<S>2596</S> to the power<S>1411</S> that works<S>1754</S> within<S>1722</S> us,


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<pb/>to Him [be] the glory<S>1391</S> in the church<S>1577</S> and in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> to all<S>3956</S> generations<S>1074</S> forever<S>165</S> and ever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>I, therefore,<S>3767</S> the prisoner<S>1198</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> entreat<S>3870</S> you to walk<S>4043</S> in a manner<S>516</S> worthy<S>516</S> of the calling<S>2821</S> with which<S>3739</S> you have been called,<S>2564</S>


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with all<S>3956</S> humility<S>5012</S> and gentleness,<S>4240</S> with patience,<S>3115</S> showing<S>430</S> forbearance<S>430</S> to one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> in love,<S>26</S>


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being diligent<S>4704</S> to preserve<S>5083</S> the unity<S>1775</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> in the bond<S>4886</S> of peace.<S>1515</S>


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[There is] one<S>1520</S> body<S>4983</S> and one<S>1520</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> just<S>2531</S> as also<S>2532</S> you were called<S>2564</S> in one<S>1520</S> hope<S>1680</S> of your calling;<S>2821</S>


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one<S>1520</S> God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of all<S>3956</S> who<S>3588</S> is over<S>1909</S> all<S>3956</S> and through<S>1223</S> all<S>3956</S> and in all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>But to each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of us grace<S>5485</S> was given<S>1325</S> according<S>2596</S> to the measure<S>3358</S> of Christ's gift.<S>1431</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> it says,<S>3004</S> <t>"When He ascended<S>305</S> on high,<S>5311</S> He led<S>162</S> captive<S>162</S> a host<S>161</S> of captives,<S>161</S> And He gave<S>1325</S> gifts<S>1390</S> to men.<S>444</S>"</t>


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<pb/>(Now<S>1161</S> this<S>3588</S> [expression,] "He ascended,<S>305</S>" what<S>5101</S> does it mean<S>1510</S> except<S>1508</S> that He also<S>2532</S> had descended<S>2597</S> into the lower<S>2737</S> parts<S>3313</S> of the earth<S>1093</S>?


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He who descended<S>2597</S> is Himself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> He who ascended<S>305</S> far<S>5231</S> above<S>5231</S> all<S>3956</S> the heavens,<S>3772</S> that He might fill<S>4137</S> all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>)


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And He gave<S>1325</S> some<S>3588</S> <S>3303</S> [as] apostles,<S>652</S> and some<S>3588</S> [as] prophets,<S>4396</S> and some<S>3588</S> [as] evangelists,<S>2099</S> and some<S>3588</S> [as] pastors<S>4166</S> and teachers,<S>1320</S>


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for the equipping<S>2677</S> of the saints<S>40</S> for the work<S>2041</S> of service,<S>1248</S> to the building<S>3619</S> up of the body<S>4983</S> of Christ;<S>5547</S>


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until<S>3360</S> we all<S>3956</S> attain<S>2658</S> to the unity<S>1775</S> of the faith,<S>4102</S> and of the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> to a mature<S>5046</S> man,<S>435</S> to the measure<S>3358</S> of the stature<S>2244</S> which belongs to the fulness<S>4138</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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As a result,<S>2443</S> we are no<S>3371</S> longer<S>3371</S> to be children,<S>3516</S> tossed<S>2831</S> here<S>2831</S> and there<S>2831</S> by waves,<S>2831</S> and carried<S>4064</S> about<S>4064</S> by every<S>3956</S> wind<S>417</S> of doctrine,<S>1319</S> by the trickery<S>2940</S> of men,<S>444</S> by craftiness<S>3834</S> in deceitful<S>4106</S> scheming;<S>3180</S>


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but speaking<S>226</S> the truth<S>226</S> in love,<S>26</S> we are to grow<S>837</S> up in all<S>3956</S> [aspects] into Him, who<S>3739</S> is the head,<S>2776</S> [even] Christ,<S>5547</S>


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from whom<S>3739</S> the whole<S>3956</S> body,<S>4983</S> being fitted<S>4883</S> and held<S>4822</S> together<S>4822</S> <S>4883</S> by that which every<S>3956</S> joint<S>860</S> supplies,<S>2024</S> according<S>2596</S> to the proper<S>3358</S> working<S>1753</S> of each<S>1538</S> individual<S>1520</S> part,<S>3313</S> causes<S>4160</S> the growth<S>838</S> of the body<S>4983</S> for the building<S>3619</S> up of itself<S>1438</S> in love.<S>26</S>


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<pb/>This<S>3778</S> I say<S>3004</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> and affirm<S>3143</S> together<S>1722</S> with the Lord,<S>2962</S> that you walk<S>4043</S> no<S>3371</S> longer<S>3371</S> just<S>2531</S> as the Gentiles<S>1484</S> also<S>2532</S> walk,<S>4043</S> in the futility<S>3153</S> of their mind,<S>3563</S>


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being<S>1510</S> darkened<S>4656</S> in their understanding,<S>1271</S> excluded<S>526</S> from the life<S>2222</S> of God,<S>2316</S> because<S>1223</S> of the ignorance<S>52</S> that is in them, because<S>1223</S> of the hardness<S>4457</S> of their heart;<S>2588</S>


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and they, having become<S>524</S> callous,<S>524</S> have given<S>3860</S> themselves<S>1438</S> over<S>3860</S> to sensuality,<S>766</S> for the practice<S>2039</S> of every<S>3956</S> kind<S>3956</S> of impurity<S>167</S> with greediness.<S>4124</S>


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if<S>1487</S> indeed<S>1065</S> you have heard<S>191</S> Him and have been taught<S>1321</S> in Him, just<S>2531</S> as truth<S>225</S> is in Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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that, in reference<S>2596</S> to your former<S>4387</S> manner<S>391</S> of life,<S>391</S> you lay<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> the old<S>3820</S> self,<S>444</S> which is being corrupted<S>5351</S> in accordance<S>2596</S> with the lusts<S>1939</S> of deceit,<S>539</S>


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and put<S>1746</S> on the new<S>2537</S> self,<S>444</S> which in [the likeness of] God<S>2316</S> has been created<S>2936</S> in righteousness<S>1343</S> and holiness<S>3742</S> of the truth.<S>225</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1352</S> laying<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> falsehood,<S>5579</S> speak<S>2980</S> truth,<S>225</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> [of you,] with his neighbor,<S>4139</S> for we are members<S>3196</S> of one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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Be angry,<S>3710</S> and [yet] do not sin;<S>264</S> do not let the sun<S>2246</S> go<S>1931</S> down<S>1931</S> on your anger,<S>3950</S>


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Let him who steals<S>2813</S> steal<S>2813</S> no<S>3371</S> longer;<S>3371</S> but rather<S>3123</S> let him labor,<S>2872</S> performing<S>2038</S> with his own<S>2398</S> hands<S>5495</S> what<S>18</S> is good,<S>18</S> in order<S>2443</S> that he may have<S>2192</S> [something] to share<S>3330</S> with him who has<S>2192</S> need.<S>5532</S>


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Let no<S>3361</S> <S>3956</S> unwholesome<S>4550</S> word<S>3056</S> proceed<S>1607</S> from your mouth,<S>4750</S> but only<S>1487</S> such<S>5100</S> [a word] as is good<S>18</S> for edification<S>3619</S> according to the need<S>5532</S> [of the moment,] that it may give<S>1325</S> grace<S>5485</S> to those<S>3588</S> who hear.<S>191</S>


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And do not grieve<S>3076</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> of God,<S>2316</S> by whom<S>3739</S> you were sealed<S>4972</S> for the day<S>2250</S> of redemption.<S>629</S>


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Let all<S>3956</S> bitterness<S>4088</S> and wrath<S>2372</S> and anger<S>3709</S> and clamor<S>2906</S> and slander<S>988</S> be put<S>142</S> away<S>142</S> from you, along<S>4862</S> with all<S>3956</S> malice.<S>2549</S>


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And be kind<S>5543</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> tender-hearted, forgiving<S>5483</S> each<S>1438</S> other,<S>1438</S> just<S>2531</S> as God<S>2316</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> has forgiven<S>5483</S> you.


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> be imitators<S>3402</S> of God,<S>2316</S> as beloved<S>27</S> children;<S>5043</S>


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and walk<S>4043</S> in love,<S>26</S> just<S>2531</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> loved<S>25</S> you, and gave<S>3860</S> Himself<S>1438</S> up for us, an offering<S>4376</S> and a sacrifice<S>2378</S> to God<S>2316</S> as a fragrant<S>2175</S> aroma.<S>3744</S>


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But do not let immorality<S>4202</S> or<S>2532</S> any<S>3956</S> impurity<S>167</S> or<S>2228</S> greed<S>4124</S> even<S>3366</S> be named<S>3687</S> among<S>1722</S> you, as is proper<S>4241</S> among saints;<S>40</S>


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and [there must be no] filthiness<S>151</S> and silly<S>3473</S> talk,<S>3473</S> or<S>2228</S> coarse<S>2160</S> jesting,<S>2160</S> which<S>3739</S> are not fitting,<S>433</S> but rather<S>3123</S> giving<S>2169</S> of thanks.<S>2169</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> you know<S>3609</S> with certainty,<S>1097</S> that no<S>3756</S> <S>3956</S> immoral<S>4205</S> or<S>2228</S> impure<S>169</S> person<S>169</S> or<S>2228</S> covetous<S>4123</S> man,<S>4123</S> who<S>3739</S> is an idolater,<S>1496</S> has<S>2192</S> an inheritance<S>2817</S> in the kingdom<S>932</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> and God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> deceive<S>538</S> you with empty<S>2756</S> words,<S>3056</S> for because<S>1223</S> of these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> the wrath<S>3709</S> of God<S>2316</S> comes<S>2064</S> upon the sons<S>5207</S> of disobedience.<S>543</S>


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for you were formerly<S>4218</S> darkness,<S>4655</S> but now<S>3568</S> you are light<S>5457</S> in the Lord;<S>2962</S> walk<S>4043</S> as children<S>5043</S> of light<S>5457</S>


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(for the fruit<S>2590</S> of the light<S>5457</S> [consists] in all<S>3956</S> goodness<S>19</S> and righteousness<S>1343</S> and truth<S>225</S>),


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trying<S>1381</S> to learn<S>1381</S> what<S>5101</S> is pleasing<S>2101</S> to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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And do not participate<S>4790</S> in the unfruitful<S>175</S> deeds<S>2041</S> of darkness,<S>4655</S> but instead<S>3123</S> even<S>2532</S> expose<S>1651</S> them;


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for it is disgraceful<S>150</S> even<S>2532</S> to speak<S>3004</S> of the things which are done<S>1096</S> by them in secret.<S>2931</S>


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But all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> become<S>5319</S> visible<S>5319</S> when they are exposed<S>1651</S> by the light,<S>5457</S> for everything<S>3956</S> that becomes<S>5319</S> visible<S>5319</S> is light.<S>5457</S>


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For this<S>1352</S> reason<S>1352</S> it says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Awake,<S>1453</S> sleeper,<S>2518</S> And arise<S>450</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> And Christ<S>5547</S> will shine<S>2017</S> on you."</t>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> be careful<S>991</S> <S>199</S> how<S>4459</S> you walk,<S>4043</S> not as unwise<S>781</S> men,<S>781</S> but as wise,<S>4680</S>


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making<S>1805</S> the most<S>1805</S> of your time,<S>2540</S> because<S>3754</S> the days<S>2250</S> are evil.<S>4190</S>


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<pb/>So<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> then<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> do not be foolish,<S>878</S> but understand<S>4920</S> what<S>5101</S> the will<S>2307</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> is.


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And do not get<S>3182</S> drunk<S>3182</S> with wine,<S>3631</S> for that is dissipation,<S>810</S> but be filled<S>4137</S> with the Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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speaking<S>2980</S> to one<S>1438</S> another<S>1438</S> in psalms<S>5568</S> and hymns<S>5215</S> and spiritual<S>4152</S> songs,<S>5603</S> singing<S>103</S> and making<S>5567</S> melody<S>5567</S> with your heart<S>2588</S> to the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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always<S>3842</S> giving<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> for all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> to God,<S>2316</S> even<S>2532</S> the Father;<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>and be subject<S>5293</S> to one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> in the fear<S>5401</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Wives,<S>1135</S> [be subject] to your own<S>2398</S> husbands,<S>435</S> as to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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For the husband<S>435</S> is the head<S>2776</S> of the wife,<S>1135</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> is the head<S>2776</S> of the church,<S>1577</S> He Himself<S>846</S> [being] the Savior<S>4990</S> of the body.<S>4983</S>


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But as the church<S>1577</S> is subject<S>5293</S> to Christ,<S>5547</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> the wives<S>1135</S> [ought to be] to their husbands<S>435</S> in everything.<S>3956</S>


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Husbands,<S>435</S> love<S>25</S> your wives,<S>1135</S> just<S>2531</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> loved<S>25</S> the church<S>1577</S> and gave<S>3860</S> Himself<S>1438</S> up for her;


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that He might sanctify<S>37</S> her, having cleansed<S>2511</S> her by the washing<S>3067</S> of water<S>5204</S> with the word,<S>4487</S>


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that He might present<S>3936</S> to Himself<S>1438</S> the church<S>1577</S> in all<S>1741</S> her glory,<S>1741</S> having<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> spot<S>4696</S> or<S>2228</S> wrinkle<S>4512</S> or<S>2228</S> any<S>5100</S> such<S>5108</S> thing;<S>5108</S> but that she should be holy<S>40</S> and blameless.<S>299</S>


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So<S>3779</S> husbands<S>435</S> ought<S>3784</S> also<S>2532</S> to love<S>25</S> their own<S>1438</S> wives<S>1135</S> as their own<S>1438</S> bodies.<S>4983</S> He who loves<S>25</S> his own<S>1438</S> wife<S>1135</S> loves<S>25</S> himself;<S>1438</S>


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for no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> ever<S>4218</S> hated<S>3404</S> his own<S>1438</S> flesh,<S>4561</S> but nourishes<S>1625</S> and cherishes<S>2282</S> it, just<S>2531</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> [does] the church,<S>1577</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> cause<S>473</S> a man<S>444</S> shall leave<S>2641</S> his father<S>3962</S> and mother,<S>3384</S> and shall cleave<S>4347</S> to his wife;<S>1135</S> and the two<S>1417</S> shall become<S>1510</S> <S>1519</S> one<S>1520</S> flesh.<S>4561</S>


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This<S>3778</S> mystery<S>3466</S> is great;<S>3173</S> but I am speaking<S>3004</S> with reference<S>1519</S> to Christ<S>5547</S> and the church.<S>1577</S>


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Nevertheless<S>4133</S> let each<S>1538</S> individual<S>1520</S> among you also<S>2532</S> love<S>25</S> his own<S>1438</S> wife<S>1135</S> even as himself;<S>1438</S> and [let] the wife<S>1135</S> [see to it] that she respect<S>5399</S> her husband.<S>435</S>


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<pb/>Children,<S>5043</S> obey<S>5219</S> your parents<S>1118</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> for this<S>3778</S> is right.<S>1342</S>


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Honor<S>5091</S> your father<S>3962</S> and mother<S>3384</S> (which<S>3748</S> is the first<S>4413</S> commandment<S>1785</S> with a promise<S>1860</S>),


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that it may be well<S>2095</S> with you, and that you may live<S>3118</S> long<S>3118</S> on the earth.<S>1093</S>


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And, fathers,<S>3962</S> do not provoke<S>3949</S> your children<S>5043</S> to anger;<S>3949</S> but bring<S>1625</S> them up in the discipline<S>3809</S> and instruction<S>3559</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Slaves,<S>1401</S> be obedient<S>5219</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are your masters<S>2962</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> with fear<S>5401</S> and trembling,<S>5156</S> in the sincerity<S>572</S> of your heart,<S>2588</S> as to Christ;<S>5547</S>


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not by way<S>2596</S> of eyeservice,<S>3787</S> as men-pleasers, but as slaves<S>1401</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> doing<S>4160</S> the will<S>2307</S> of God<S>2316</S> from the heart.<S>5590</S>


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With good<S>2133</S> will<S>2133</S> render<S>1398</S> service,<S>1398</S> as to the Lord,<S>2962</S> and not to men,<S>444</S>


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knowing<S>3609</S> that whatever<S>1437</S> <S>5100</S> good<S>18</S> thing<S>18</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> does,<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> he will receive<S>2865</S> back<S>2865</S> from the Lord,<S>2962</S> whether<S>1535</S> slave<S>1401</S> or<S>1535</S> free.<S>1658</S>


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And, masters,<S>2962</S> do<S>4160</S> the same<S>846</S> things<S>846</S> to them, and give<S>447</S> up threatening,<S>547</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that both<S>2532</S> their Master<S>2962</S> and yours<S>4771</S> is in heaven,<S>3772</S> and there is no<S>3756</S> partiality<S>4382</S> with Him.


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<pb/>Finally,<S>3062</S> be strong<S>1743</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> and in the strength<S>2904</S> of His might.<S>2479</S>


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Put<S>1746</S> on the full<S>3833</S> armor<S>3833</S> of God,<S>2316</S> that you may be able<S>1410</S> to stand<S>2476</S> firm<S>2476</S> against<S>4314</S> the schemes<S>3180</S> of the devil.<S>1228</S>


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For our struggle<S>3823</S> is not against<S>4314</S> flesh<S>4561</S> and blood,<S>129</S> but against<S>4314</S> the rulers,<S>746</S> against<S>4314</S> the powers,<S>1849</S> against<S>4314</S> the world<S>2888</S> forces<S>2888</S> of this<S>3778</S> darkness,<S>4655</S> against<S>4314</S> the spiritual<S>4152</S> [forces] of wickedness<S>4189</S> in the heavenly<S>2032</S> [places.]


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Therefore,<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> take<S>353</S> up the full<S>3833</S> armor<S>3833</S> of God,<S>2316</S> that you may be able<S>1410</S> to resist<S>436</S> in the evil<S>4190</S> day,<S>2250</S> and having done<S>2716</S> everything,<S>537</S> to stand<S>2476</S> firm.<S>2476</S>


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Stand<S>2476</S> firm<S>2476</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> having girded<S>4024</S> your loins<S>3751</S> with truth,<S>225</S> and having put<S>1746</S> on the breastplate<S>2382</S> of righteousness,<S>1343</S>


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and having shod<S>5265</S> your feet<S>4228</S> with the preparation<S>2091</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> of peace;<S>1515</S>


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in addition to all,<S>3956</S> taking<S>353</S> up the shield<S>2375</S> of faith<S>4102</S> with which<S>3739</S> you will be able<S>1410</S> to extinguish<S>4570</S> all<S>3956</S> the flaming<S>4448</S> missiles<S>956</S> of the evil<S>4190</S> [one.]


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And take<S>1209</S> the helmet<S>4030</S> of salvation,<S>4992</S> and the sword<S>3162</S> of the Spirit,<S>4151</S> which<S>3739</S> is the word<S>4487</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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With all<S>3956</S> prayer<S>4335</S> and petition<S>1162</S> pray<S>4336</S> at all<S>3956</S> times<S>2540</S> in the Spirit,<S>4151</S> and with this<S>846</S> in view,<S>1519</S> be on the alert<S>69</S> with all<S>3956</S> perseverance<S>4343</S> and petition<S>1162</S> for all<S>3956</S> the saints,<S>40</S>


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and [pray] on my behalf,<S>5228</S> that utterance<S>3056</S> may be given<S>1325</S> to me in the opening<S>457</S> of my mouth,<S>4750</S> to make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> with boldness<S>3954</S> the mystery<S>3466</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S>


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for which<S>3739</S> I am<S>4243</S> an ambassador<S>4243</S> in chains;<S>254</S> that in [proclaiming] it I may speak<S>3955</S> boldly,<S>3955</S> as I ought<S>1163</S> to speak.<S>2980</S>


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<pb/>But that you also<S>2532</S> may know<S>3609</S> about<S>2596</S> my circumstances,<S>3588</S> <S>2596</S> how<S>5101</S> I am doing,<S>4238</S> Tychicus,<S>5190</S> the beloved<S>27</S> brother<S>80</S> and faithful<S>4103</S> minister<S>1249</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> will make<S>1107</S> everything<S>3956</S> known<S>1107</S> to you.


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<pb/>And I have sent<S>3992</S> him to you for this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> purpose, so<S>2443</S> that you may know<S>1097</S> about<S>4012</S> us, and that he may comfort<S>3870</S> your hearts.<S>2588</S>


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<pb/>Peace<S>1515</S> be to the brethren,<S>80</S> and love<S>26</S> with faith,<S>4102</S> from God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Grace<S>5485</S> be with all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who love<S>25</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> with [a love] incorruptible.<S>861</S>


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<pb/>Paul<S>3972</S> and Timothy,<S>5095</S> bond-servants of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> to all<S>3956</S> the saints<S>40</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> who are in Philippi,<S>5375</S> including<S>4862</S> the overseers<S>1985</S> and deacons: <S>1249</S>


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always<S>3842</S> offering<S>4160</S> prayer<S>1162</S> with joy<S>5479</S> in my every<S>3956</S> prayer<S>1162</S> for you all,<S>3956</S>


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in view<S>1909</S> of your participation<S>2842</S> in the gospel<S>2098</S> from the first<S>4413</S> day<S>2250</S> until<S>891</S> now.<S>3568</S>


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[For I am] confident<S>3982</S> of this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> thing,<S>846</S> that He who began<S>1728</S> a good<S>18</S> work<S>2041</S> in you will perfect<S>2005</S> it until<S>891</S> the day<S>2250</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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For it is only<S>2531</S> right<S>1342</S> for me to feel<S>5426</S> this<S>3778</S> way<S>3778</S> about<S>5228</S> you all,<S>3956</S> because<S>1223</S> I have<S>2192</S> you in my heart,<S>2588</S> since both<S>5037</S> in my imprisonment<S>1199</S> and in the defense<S>627</S> and confirmation<S>951</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S> you all<S>3956</S> are partakers<S>4791</S> of grace<S>5485</S> with me.


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For God<S>2316</S> is my witness,<S>3144</S> how<S>5613</S> I long<S>1971</S> for you all<S>3956</S> with the affection<S>4698</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And this<S>3778</S> I pray,<S>4336</S> that your love<S>26</S> may abound<S>4052</S> still<S>2089</S> more<S>3123</S> and more<S>3123</S> in real<S>1922</S> knowledge<S>1922</S> and all<S>3956</S> discernment,<S>144</S>


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so<S>1519</S> that you may approve<S>1381</S> the things that are excellent,<S>1308</S> in order<S>2443</S> to be sincere<S>1506</S> and blameless<S>677</S> until<S>1519</S> the day<S>2250</S> of Christ;<S>5547</S>


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having been filled<S>4137</S> with the fruit<S>2590</S> of righteousness<S>1343</S> which [comes] through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> to the glory<S>1391</S> and praise<S>1868</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I want<S>1014</S> you to know,<S>1097</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that my circumstances<S>3588</S> <S>2596</S> have turned<S>2064</S> out for the greater<S>3123</S> progress<S>4297</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S>


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so<S>5620</S> that my imprisonment<S>1199</S> in [the cause of] Christ<S>5547</S> has become<S>1096</S> well<S>5318</S> known<S>5318</S> throughout<S>1722</S> the whole<S>3650</S> praetorian<S>4232</S> guard<S>4232</S> and to everyone<S>3956</S> else,<S>3062</S>


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and that most<S>4183</S> of the brethren,<S>80</S> trusting<S>3982</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> because of my imprisonment,<S>1199</S> have<S>5111</S> far<S>4057</S> more<S>4057</S> courage<S>5111</S> to speak<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> without<S>870</S> fear.<S>870</S>


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<pb/>Some,<S>5100</S> to be sure,<S>3303</S> are preaching<S>2784</S> Christ<S>5547</S> even<S>2532</S> from envy<S>5355</S> and strife,<S>2054</S> but some<S>5100</S> also<S>2532</S> from good<S>2107</S> will;<S>2107</S>


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the latter<S>3303</S> [do it] out of love,<S>26</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that I am appointed<S>2749</S> for the defense<S>627</S> of the gospel;<S>2098</S>


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the former<S>3588</S> <S>1161</S> proclaim<S>2605</S> Christ<S>5547</S> out of selfish<S>2052</S> ambition,<S>2052</S> rather<S>3756</S> than<S>3756</S> from pure<S>55</S> motives,<S>55</S> thinking<S>3633</S> to cause<S>1453</S> me distress<S>2347</S> in my imprisonment.<S>1199</S>


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What<S>5101</S> then<S>1063</S>? Only<S>4133</S> that in every<S>3956</S> way,<S>5158</S> whether<S>1535</S> in pretense<S>4392</S> or<S>1535</S> in truth,<S>225</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is proclaimed;<S>2605</S> and in this<S>3778</S> I rejoice,<S>5463</S> yes,<S>235</S> and I will rejoice.<S>5463</S>


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<pb/>For I know<S>3609</S> that this<S>3778</S> shall turn<S>576</S> out for my deliverance<S>4991</S> through<S>1223</S> your prayers<S>1162</S> and the provision<S>2024</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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according<S>2596</S> to my earnest<S>603</S> expectation<S>603</S> and hope,<S>1680</S> that I shall not be put<S>153</S> to shame<S>153</S> in anything,<S>3762</S> but [that] with all<S>3956</S> boldness,<S>3954</S> Christ<S>5547</S> shall even<S>2532</S> now,<S>3568</S> as always,<S>3842</S> be exalted<S>3170</S> in my body,<S>4983</S> whether<S>1535</S> by life<S>2222</S> or<S>1535</S> by death.<S>2288</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> [I am] to live<S>2198</S> [on] in the flesh,<S>4561</S> this<S>3778</S> [will mean] fruitful<S>2590</S> labor<S>2041</S> for me; and I do not know<S>1107</S> which<S>5101</S> to choose.<S>138</S>


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But I am hard-pressed from both<S>1417</S> [directions,] having<S>2192</S> the desire<S>1939</S> to depart<S>360</S> and be with Christ,<S>5547</S> for [that] is very<S>4183</S> much<S>4183</S> better;<S>2909</S>


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yet<S>1161</S> to remain<S>1961</S> on in the flesh<S>4561</S> is more<S>316</S> necessary<S>316</S> for your sake.<S>1223</S>


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And convinced<S>3982</S> of this,<S>3778</S> I know<S>3609</S> that I shall remain<S>3306</S> and continue<S>3887</S> with you all<S>3956</S> for your progress<S>4297</S> and joy<S>5479</S> in the faith,<S>4102</S>


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so<S>2443</S> that your proud<S>2745</S> confidence<S>2745</S> in me may abound<S>4052</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> through<S>1223</S> my coming<S>3952</S> to you again.<S>3825</S>


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<pb/>Only<S>3440</S> conduct<S>4176</S> yourselves in a manner<S>516</S> worthy<S>516</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ;<S>5547</S> so<S>2443</S> that whether<S>1535</S> I come<S>2064</S> and see<S>3708</S> you or<S>1535</S> remain<S>548</S> absent,<S>548</S> I may hear<S>191</S> of you that you are standing<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> in one<S>1520</S> spirit,<S>4151</S> with one<S>1520</S> mind<S>5590</S> striving<S>4866</S> together<S>4866</S> for the faith<S>4102</S> of the gospel;<S>2098</S>


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in no<S>3367</S> way<S>3367</S> alarmed<S>4426</S> by [your] opponents<S>480</S> – which<S>3748</S> is a sign<S>1732</S> of destruction<S>684</S> for them, but of salvation<S>4991</S> for you, and that [too], from God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>For to you it has been granted<S>5483</S> for Christ's sake,<S>5228</S> not only<S>3440</S> to believe<S>4100</S> in Him, but also<S>2532</S> to suffer<S>3958</S> for His sake,<S>5228</S>


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experiencing<S>2192</S> the same<S>846</S> conflict<S>73</S> which<S>3634</S> you saw<S>3708</S> in me, and now<S>3568</S> hear<S>191</S> [to be] in me.


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> therefore<S>3767</S> there is any<S>5100</S> encouragement<S>3874</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> if<S>1487</S> there is any<S>5100</S> consolation<S>3890</S> of love,<S>26</S> if<S>1487</S> there is any<S>5100</S> fellowship<S>2842</S> of the Spirit,<S>4151</S> if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> affection<S>4698</S> and compassion,<S>3628</S>


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make<S>4137</S> my joy<S>5479</S> complete<S>4137</S> by being of the same<S>846</S> mind,<S>5426</S> maintaining<S>2192</S> the same<S>846</S> love,<S>26</S> united<S>4861</S> in spirit,<S>4861</S> intent<S>5426</S> on one<S>1520</S> purpose.<S>5426</S>


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Do nothing<S>3367</S> from selfishness<S>2052</S> or<S>3366</S> empty<S>2754</S> conceit,<S>2754</S> but with humility<S>5012</S> of mind<S>5012</S> let each<S>240</S> of you regard<S>2233</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> as more<S>5242</S> important<S>5242</S> than himself;<S>1438</S>


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do not [merely] look<S>4648</S> out for your own<S>1438</S> personal<S>1538</S> interests, but also<S>2532</S> for the interests of others.<S>2087</S>


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Have<S>5426</S> this<S>3778</S> attitude<S>5426</S> in yourselves<S>4771</S> which<S>3739</S> was also<S>2532</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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who,<S>3739</S> although He existed<S>5225</S> in the form<S>3444</S> of God,<S>2316</S> did not regard<S>2233</S> equality<S>2470</S> with God<S>2316</S> a thing<S>725</S> to be grasped,<S>725</S>


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but emptied<S>2758</S> Himself,<S>1438</S> taking<S>2983</S> the form<S>3444</S> of a bond-servant, [and] being<S>1096</S> made<S>1096</S> in the likeness<S>3667</S> of men.<S>444</S>


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<pb/>And being found<S>2147</S> in appearance<S>4976</S> as a man,<S>444</S> He humbled<S>5013</S> Himself<S>1438</S> by becoming<S>1096</S> obedient<S>5255</S> to the point<S>3360</S> of death,<S>2288</S> even<S>1161</S> death<S>2288</S> on a cross.<S>4716</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> also<S>2532</S> God<S>2316</S> highly<S>5251</S> exalted<S>5251</S> Him, and bestowed<S>5483</S> on Him the name<S>3686</S> which is above<S>5228</S> every<S>3956</S> name,<S>3686</S>


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that at the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> every<S>3956</S> knee<S>1119</S> should bow,<S>2578</S> of those who are in heaven,<S>2032</S> and on earth,<S>1919</S> and under<S>2709</S> the earth,<S>2709</S>


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and that every<S>3956</S> tongue<S>1100</S> should confess<S>1843</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is Lord,<S>2962</S> to the glory<S>1391</S> of God<S>2316</S> the Father.<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>So<S>5620</S> then,<S>5620</S> my beloved,<S>27</S> just<S>2531</S> as you have always<S>3842</S> obeyed,<S>5219</S> not as in my presence<S>3952</S> only,<S>3440</S> but now<S>3568</S> much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> in my absence,<S>666</S> work<S>2716</S> out your salvation<S>4991</S> with fear<S>5401</S> and trembling;<S>5156</S>


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for it is God<S>2316</S> who is at work<S>1754</S> in you, both<S>2532</S> to will<S>2309</S> and to work<S>1754</S> for [His] good<S>2107</S> pleasure.<S>2107</S>


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Do<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> without<S>5565</S> grumbling<S>1112</S> or<S>2532</S> disputing;<S>1261</S>


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<pb/>that you may prove<S>1096</S> yourselves to be blameless<S>273</S> and innocent,<S>185</S> children<S>5043</S> of God<S>2316</S> above<S>299</S> reproach<S>299</S> in the midst<S>3319</S> of a crooked<S>4646</S> and perverse<S>1294</S> generation,<S>1074</S> among<S>1722</S> whom<S>3739</S> you appear<S>5316</S> as lights<S>5458</S> in the world,<S>2889</S>


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holding<S>1907</S> fast<S>1907</S> the word<S>3056</S> of life,<S>2222</S> so<S>1519</S> that in the day<S>2250</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> I may have cause<S>2745</S> to glory<S>2745</S> because<S>3754</S> I did not run<S>5143</S> in vain<S>2756</S> nor<S>3761</S> toil<S>2872</S> in vain.<S>2756</S>


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But even<S>2532</S> if<S>1487</S> I am being poured<S>4689</S> out as a drink<S>4689</S> offering<S>4689</S> upon the sacrifice<S>2378</S> and service<S>3009</S> of your faith,<S>4102</S> I rejoice<S>5463</S> and share<S>4796</S> my joy<S>4796</S> with you all.<S>3956</S>


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And you too,<S>2532</S> [I urge you,] rejoice<S>5463</S> in the same<S>846</S> way<S>846</S> and share<S>4796</S> your joy<S>4796</S> with me.


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<pb/>But I hope<S>1679</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> to send<S>3992</S> Timothy<S>5095</S> to you shortly,<S>5030</S> so<S>2443</S> that I also<S>2532</S> may be encouraged<S>2174</S> when I learn<S>1097</S> of your condition.<S>3588</S> <S>4012</S>


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For I have<S>2192</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> [else] of kindred<S>2473</S> spirit<S>2473</S> who<S>3748</S> will genuinely<S>1104</S> be concerned<S>3309</S> for your welfare.<S>3588</S>


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For they all<S>3956</S> seek<S>2212</S> after<S>2212</S> their own<S>1438</S> interests, not those<S>3588</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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But you know<S>1097</S> of his proven<S>1382</S> worth<S>1382</S> that he served<S>1398</S> with me in the furtherance of the gospel<S>2098</S> like<S>5613</S> a child<S>5043</S> [serving] his father.<S>3962</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> I hope<S>1679</S> to send<S>3992</S> him immediately,<S>1824</S> as soon as I see<S>872</S> how<S>872</S> things<S>3588</S> [go] with me;


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and I trust<S>3982</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> that I myself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> shall be coming<S>2064</S> shortly.<S>5030</S>


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<pb/>But I thought<S>2233</S> it necessary<S>316</S> to send<S>3992</S> to you Epaphroditus,<S>1891</S> my brother<S>80</S> and fellow<S>4904</S> worker<S>4904</S> and fellow<S>4961</S> soldier,<S>4961</S> who is also<S>1161</S> your messenger<S>652</S> and minister<S>3011</S> to my need;<S>5532</S>


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because<S>1894</S> he was longing<S>1971</S> for you all<S>3956</S> and was distressed<S>85</S> because<S>1360</S> you had heard<S>191</S> that he was sick.<S>770</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> he was sick<S>770</S> to the point<S>3897</S> of death,<S>2288</S> but God<S>2316</S> had<S>1653</S> mercy<S>1653</S> on him, and not on him only<S>3441</S> but also<S>2532</S> on me, lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> I should have<S>2192</S> sorrow<S>3077</S> upon sorrow.<S>3077</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> I have sent<S>3992</S> him all<S>4709</S> the more<S>4709</S> eagerly<S>4709</S> in order<S>2443</S> that when you see<S>3708</S> him again<S>3825</S> you may rejoice<S>5463</S> and I may be less<S>253</S> concerned<S>253</S> [about you.]


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Therefore<S>3767</S> receive<S>4327</S> him in the Lord<S>2962</S> with all<S>3956</S> joy,<S>5479</S> and hold<S>2192</S> men<S>5108</S> like<S>5108</S> him in high<S>1784</S> regard;<S>1784</S>


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because<S>3754</S> he came<S>1448</S> close<S>1448</S> to death<S>2288</S> for the work<S>2041</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> risking<S>3850</S> his life<S>5590</S> to complete<S>378</S> what<S>5303</S> was deficient<S>5303</S> in your service<S>3009</S> to me.


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<pb/>Finally,<S>3062</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> rejoice<S>5463</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S> To write<S>1125</S> the same<S>846</S> things<S>846</S> [again] is no<S>3756</S> trouble<S>3636</S> to me, and it is a safeguard<S>804</S> for you.


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<pb/>Beware<S>991</S> of the dogs,<S>2965</S> beware<S>991</S> of the evil<S>2556</S> workers,<S>2040</S> beware<S>991</S> of the false<S>2699</S> circumcision;<S>2699</S>


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for we are the [true] circumcision,<S>4061</S> who worship<S>3000</S> in the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God<S>2316</S> and glory<S>2744</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> and put<S>3982</S> no<S>3756</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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although<S>2539</S> I myself<S>1473</S> might have<S>2192</S> confidence<S>4006</S> even<S>2532</S> in the flesh.<S>4561</S> If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> else<S>243</S> has<S>1380</S> a mind<S>1380</S> to put<S>3982</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S> I far more: <S>3123</S>


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circumcised<S>4061</S> the eighth<S>3637</S> day,<S>3637</S> of the nation<S>1085</S> of Israel,<S>2474</S> of the tribe<S>5443</S> of Benjamin,<S>958</S> a Hebrew<S>1445</S> of Hebrews;<S>1445</S> as to the Law,<S>3551</S> a Pharisee;<S>5330</S>


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as to zeal,<S>2205</S> a persecutor<S>1377</S> of the church;<S>1577</S> as to the righteousness<S>1343</S> which is in the Law,<S>3551</S> found<S>1096</S> blameless.<S>273</S>


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But whatever<S>3748</S> things<S>3748</S> were gain<S>2771</S> to me, those<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> I have counted<S>2233</S> as loss<S>2209</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>More<S>3304</S> than<S>3304</S> that, I count<S>2233</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to be loss<S>2209</S> in view<S>1223</S> of the surpassing<S>5242</S> value<S>5242</S> of knowing<S>1108</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> my Lord,<S>2962</S> for whom<S>3739</S> I have suffered<S>2210</S> the loss<S>2210</S> of all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and count<S>2233</S> them but rubbish<S>4657</S> in order<S>2443</S> that I may gain<S>2770</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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and may be found<S>2147</S> in Him, not having<S>2192</S> a righteousness<S>1343</S> of my own<S>1699</S> derived<S>1537</S> from [the] Law,<S>3551</S> but that which is through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> which [comes] from God<S>2316</S> on the basis<S>1909</S> of faith,<S>4102</S>


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that I may know<S>1097</S> Him, and the power<S>1411</S> of His resurrection<S>386</S> and the fellowship<S>2842</S> of His sufferings,<S>3804</S> being conformed<S>4832</S> to His death;<S>2288</S>


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in order<S>7055</S> that I may attain<S>2658</S> to the resurrection<S>1815</S> from the dead.<S>3498</S>


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<pb/>Not that I have already<S>2235</S> obtained<S>2983</S> [it], or<S>2228</S> have already<S>2235</S> become perfect,<S>5048</S> but I press<S>1377</S> on in order<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> that I may lay<S>2638</S> hold<S>2638</S> of that for which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> I was laid<S>2638</S> hold<S>2638</S> of by Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Brethren,<S>80</S> I do not regard<S>3049</S> myself<S>1683</S> as having laid<S>2638</S> hold<S>2638</S> of [it] yet;<S>3768</S> but one<S>1520</S> thing<S>1520</S> [I do]: forgetting<S>1950</S> what [lies] behind<S>3694</S> and reaching<S>1901</S> forward<S>1901</S> to what [lies] ahead,<S>1715</S>


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I press<S>1377</S> on toward<S>1519</S> the goal<S>4649</S> for the prize<S>1017</S> of the upward<S>507</S> call<S>2821</S> of God<S>2316</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Let us therefore,<S>3767</S> as many<S>3745</S> as are perfect,<S>5046</S> have<S>5426</S> this<S>3778</S> attitude;<S>5426</S> and if<S>1487</S> in anything<S>5100</S> you have<S>5426</S> a different<S>2088</S> attitude,<S>5426</S> God<S>2316</S> will reveal<S>601</S> that also<S>2532</S> to you;


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however,<S>4133</S> let us keep living<S>4748</S> by that same<S>846</S> [standard] to which<S>3739</S> we have attained.<S>5348</S>


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<pb/>Brethren,<S>80</S> join<S>4831</S> <S>1096</S> in following<S>4831</S> my example,<S>4831</S> and observe<S>4648</S> those<S>3588</S> who walk<S>4043</S> according<S>2531</S> to the pattern<S>5179</S> you have<S>2192</S> in us.


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For many<S>4183</S> walk,<S>4043</S> of whom<S>3739</S> I often<S>4178</S> told<S>3004</S> you, and now<S>3568</S> tell<S>3004</S> you even<S>2532</S> weeping,<S>2799</S> [that they are] enemies<S>2190</S> of the cross<S>4716</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S>


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whose<S>3739</S> end<S>5056</S> is destruction,<S>684</S> whose<S>3739</S> god<S>2316</S> is [their] appetite,<S>2836</S> and [whose] glory<S>1391</S> is in their shame,<S>152</S> who set<S>5426</S> their minds<S>5426</S> on earthly<S>1919</S> things.<S>1919</S>


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For our citizenship<S>4175</S> is in heaven,<S>3772</S> from which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> we eagerly<S>553</S> wait<S>553</S> for a Savior,<S>4990</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ;<S>5547</S>


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who<S>3739</S> will transform<S>3345</S> the body<S>4983</S> of our humble<S>5014</S> state<S>5014</S> into conformity<S>4832</S> with the body<S>4983</S> of His glory,<S>1391</S> by the exertion<S>1753</S> of the power<S>1410</S> that He has<S>1410</S> even<S>2532</S> to subject<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to Himself.<S>846</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>5620</S> my beloved<S>27</S> brethren<S>80</S> whom<S>1973</S> I long<S>1973</S> [to see], my joy<S>5479</S> and crown,<S>4735</S> so<S>3779</S> stand<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> my beloved.<S>27</S>


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<pb/>I urge<S>3870</S> Euodia<S>2136</S> and I urge<S>3870</S> Syntyche<S>4941</S> to live<S>5426</S> in harmony<S>5426</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Indeed,<S>3483</S> true<S>1103</S> comrade,<S>4805</S> I ask<S>2065</S> you also<S>2532</S> to help<S>4815</S> these<S>3778</S> women<S>846</S> who<S>3748</S> have shared<S>4866</S> my struggle<S>4866</S> in [the cause of] the gospel,<S>2098</S> together<S>3326</S> with Clement<S>2815</S> also,<S>2532</S> and the rest<S>3062</S> of my fellow<S>4904</S> workers,<S>4904</S> whose<S>3739</S> names<S>3686</S> are in the book<S>976</S> of life.<S>2222</S>


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Rejoice<S>5463</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> always;<S>3842</S> again<S>3825</S> I will say,<S>3004</S> rejoice!<S>5463</S>


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Let your forbearing<S>1933</S> [spirit] be known<S>1097</S> to all<S>3956</S> men.<S>444</S> The Lord<S>2962</S> is near.<S>1451</S>


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Be anxious<S>3309</S> for nothing,<S>3367</S> but in everything<S>3956</S> by prayer<S>4335</S> and supplication<S>1162</S> with thanksgiving<S>2169</S> let your requests<S>155</S> be made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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And the peace<S>1515</S> of God,<S>2316</S> which surpasses<S>5242</S> all<S>3956</S> comprehension,<S>3563</S> shall guard<S>5432</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> and your minds<S>3540</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>Finally,<S>3062</S> brethren,<S>80</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is true,<S>227</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is honorable,<S>4586</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is right,<S>1342</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is pure,<S>53</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is lovely,<S>4375</S> whatever<S>3745</S> is of good<S>2163</S> repute,<S>2163</S> if<S>1487</S> there is any<S>5100</S> excellence<S>703</S> and if<S>1487</S> anything<S>5100</S> worthy<S>1868</S> of praise,<S>1868</S> let your mind<S>3049</S> dwell<S>3049</S> on these<S>3778</S> things.<S>3778</S>


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The things<S>3739</S> you have learned<S>3129</S> and received<S>3880</S> and heard<S>191</S> and seen<S>3708</S> in me, practice<S>4238</S> these<S>3778</S> things;<S>3778</S> and the God<S>2316</S> of peace<S>1515</S> shall be with you.


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<pb/>But I rejoiced<S>5463</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> greatly,<S>3171</S> that now<S>2235</S> at last<S>4218</S> you have revived<S>330</S> your concern<S>5426</S> for me; indeed,<S>2532</S> you were concerned<S>5426</S> [before,] but you lacked<S>170</S> opportunity.<S>170</S>


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Not that I speak<S>3004</S> from want;<S>5304</S> for I have learned<S>3129</S> to be content<S>842</S> in whatever<S>3739</S> circumstances<S>1722</S> I am.<S>1510</S>


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I know<S>3609</S> how<S>3609</S> to get<S>5013</S> along<S>5013</S> with humble<S>5013</S> means,<S>5013</S> and I also<S>2532</S> know<S>3609</S> how<S>3609</S> to live<S>4052</S> in prosperity;<S>4052</S> in any<S>3956</S> and every<S>3956</S> circumstance<S>1722</S> I have learned<S>3453</S> the secret<S>3453</S> of being filled<S>5526</S> and going<S>3983</S> hungry,<S>3983</S> both<S>2532</S> of having<S>4052</S> abundance<S>4052</S> and suffering<S>5302</S> need.<S>5302</S>


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I can<S>2480</S> do<S>2480</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> through<S>1722</S> Him who strengthens<S>1743</S> me.


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Nevertheless,<S>4133</S> you have done<S>4160</S> well<S>2573</S> to share<S>4790</S> [with me] in my affliction.<S>2347</S>


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<pb/>And you yourselves<S>4771</S> also<S>2532</S> know,<S>3609</S> Philippians,<S>5374</S> that at the first<S>746</S> preaching<S>746</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S> after<S>3753</S> I departed<S>1831</S> from Macedonia,<S>3109</S> no<S>3762</S> church<S>1577</S> shared<S>2841</S> with me in the matter<S>3056</S> of giving<S>1394</S> and receiving<S>3025</S> but you alone;<S>3441</S>


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for even<S>2532</S> in Thessalonica<S>2332</S> you sent<S>3992</S> [a gift] more<S>2532</S> <S>1364</S> than<S>2532</S> once<S>530</S> for my needs.<S>5532</S>


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Not that I seek<S>1934</S> the gift<S>1390</S> itself, but I seek<S>1934</S> for the profit<S>2590</S> which increases<S>4121</S> to your account.<S>3056</S>


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But I have<S>568</S> received<S>568</S> everything<S>3956</S> in full,<S>568</S> and have<S>4052</S> an abundance;<S>4052</S> I am amply<S>4137</S> supplied,<S>4137</S> having received<S>1209</S> from Epaphroditus<S>1891</S> what you have sent,<S>3844</S> a fragrant<S>2175</S> aroma,<S>3744</S> an acceptable<S>1184</S> sacrifice,<S>2378</S> well-pleasing to God.<S>2316</S>


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And my God<S>2316</S> shall supply<S>4137</S> all<S>3956</S> your needs<S>5532</S> according<S>2596</S> to His riches<S>4149</S> in glory<S>1391</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> to our God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> [be] the glory<S>1391</S> forever<S>165</S> and ever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>Greet<S>782</S> every<S>3956</S> saint<S>40</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S> The brethren<S>80</S> who are with me greet<S>782</S> you.


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All<S>3956</S> the saints<S>40</S> greet<S>782</S> you, especially<S>3122</S> those<S>3588</S> of Caesar's household.<S>3614</S>


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The grace<S>5485</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> be with your spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> our brother,<S>80</S>


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to the saints<S>40</S> and faithful<S>4103</S> brethren<S>80</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> [who are] at Colossae:<S>2857</S> Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> our Father.<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>We give<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God,<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> praying<S>4336</S> always<S>3842</S> for you,


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since we heard<S>191</S> of your faith<S>4102</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> and the love<S>26</S> which<S>3739</S> you have<S>2192</S> for all<S>3956</S> the saints;<S>40</S>


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<pb/>because<S>1223</S> of the hope<S>1680</S> laid<S>606</S> up for you in heaven,<S>3772</S> of which<S>3739</S> you previously<S>4257</S> heard<S>4257</S> in the word<S>3056</S> of truth,<S>225</S> the gospel,<S>2098</S>


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which has come<S>3918</S> to you, just<S>2531</S> as in all<S>3956</S> the world<S>2889</S> also<S>2532</S> it is constantly bearing<S>2592</S> fruit<S>2592</S> and increasing,<S>837</S> even<S>2531</S> as [it has been doing] in you also<S>2532</S> since<S>575</S> the day<S>2250</S> you heard<S>191</S> [of it] and understood<S>1921</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> in truth;<S>225</S>


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just<S>2531</S> as you learned<S>3129</S> [it] from Epaphras,<S>1889</S> our beloved<S>27</S> fellow<S>4889</S> bond-servant,<S>1249</S> who<S>3739</S> is a faithful<S>4103</S> servant of Christ<S>5547</S> on our behalf,<S>5228</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> also,<S>2532</S> since<S>575</S> the day<S>2250</S> we heard<S>191</S> [of it], we have not ceased<S>3973</S> to pray<S>4336</S> for you and to ask<S>154</S> that you may be filled<S>4137</S> with the knowledge<S>1922</S> of His will<S>2307</S> in all<S>3956</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> and understanding,<S>4907</S>


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so that you may walk<S>4043</S> in a manner<S>516</S> worthy<S>516</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> to please<S>699</S> [Him] in all<S>3956</S> respects,<S>3956</S> bearing<S>2592</S> fruit<S>2592</S> in every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> work<S>2041</S> and increasing<S>837</S> in the knowledge<S>1922</S> of God;<S>2316</S>


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strengthened<S>1412</S> with all<S>3956</S> power,<S>1411</S> according<S>2596</S> to His glorious<S>1391</S> might,<S>2904</S> for the attaining of all<S>3956</S> steadfastness<S>5281</S> and patience;<S>3115</S> joyously<S>5479</S>


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giving<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to the Father,<S>3962</S> who has qualified<S>2427</S> us to share<S>3310</S> in the inheritance<S>2819</S> of the saints<S>40</S> in light.<S>5457</S>


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For He delivered<S>4506</S> us from the domain<S>1849</S> of darkness,<S>4655</S> and transferred<S>3179</S> us to the kingdom<S>932</S> of His beloved<S>26</S> Son,<S>5207</S>


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in whom<S>3739</S> we have<S>2192</S> redemption,<S>629</S> the forgiveness<S>859</S> of sins.<S>266</S>


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And He is the image<S>1504</S> of the invisible<S>517</S> God,<S>2316</S> the first-born of all<S>3956</S> creation.<S>2937</S>


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For by Him all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> were created,<S>2936</S> [both] in the heavens<S>3772</S> and on earth,<S>1093</S> visible<S>3707</S> and invisible,<S>517</S> whether<S>1535</S> thrones<S>2362</S> or<S>1535</S> dominions<S>2963</S> or<S>1535</S> rulers<S>746</S> or<S>1535</S> authorities<S>1849</S> – all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> have been created<S>2936</S> by Him and for Him.


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And He is before<S>4253</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and in Him all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> hold<S>4921</S> together.<S>4921</S>


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He is also<S>2532</S> head<S>2776</S> of the body,<S>4983</S> the church;<S>1577</S> and He is the beginning,<S>746</S> the first-born<S>4409</S> from the dead;<S>3498</S> so<S>2443</S> that He Himself<S>846</S> might come<S>1096</S> to have<S>4409</S> first place<S>4409</S> in everything.<S>3956</S>


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For it was the [Father's] good<S>2106</S> pleasure<S>2106</S> for all<S>3956</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> to dwell<S>2730</S> in Him,


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and through<S>1223</S> Him to reconcile<S>604</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to Himself,<S>846</S> having made<S>1517</S> peace<S>1517</S> through<S>1223</S> the blood<S>129</S> of His cross;<S>4716</S> through<S>1223</S> Him, [I say], whether<S>1535</S> things on earth<S>1093</S> or<S>1535</S> things in heaven.<S>3772</S>


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<pb/>And although you were formerly<S>4218</S> alienated<S>526</S> and hostile<S>2190</S> in mind,<S>1271</S> [engaged] in evil<S>4190</S> deeds,<S>2041</S>


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yet<S>1161</S> He has now<S>3570</S> reconciled<S>604</S> you in His fleshly<S>4561</S> body<S>4983</S> through<S>1223</S> death,<S>2288</S> in order to present<S>3936</S> you before<S>2714</S> Him holy<S>40</S> and blameless<S>299</S> and beyond<S>410</S> reproach<S>410</S> –


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if<S>1487</S> indeed<S>1065</S> you continue<S>1961</S> in the faith<S>4102</S> firmly<S>2311</S> established<S>2311</S> and steadfast,<S>1476</S> and not moved<S>3334</S> away<S>3334</S> from the hope<S>1680</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> that you have heard,<S>191</S> which was proclaimed<S>2784</S> in all<S>3956</S> creation<S>2937</S> under<S>5259</S> heaven,<S>3772</S> and of which<S>3739</S> I, Paul,<S>3972</S> was made<S>1096</S> a minister.<S>1249</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>3568</S> I rejoice<S>5463</S> in my sufferings<S>3804</S> for your sake,<S>5228</S> and in my flesh<S>4561</S> I do my share<S>466</S> on behalf<S>5228</S> of His body<S>4983</S> (which<S>3739</S> is the church<S>1577</S>) in filling<S>466</S> up that which<S>5303</S> is lacking<S>5303</S> in Christ's afflictions.<S>2347</S>


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Of [this church] I was made<S>1096</S> a minister<S>1249</S> according<S>2596</S> to the stewardship<S>3622</S> from God<S>2316</S> bestowed<S>1325</S> on me for your benefit,<S>1519</S> that I might fully<S>4137</S> carry<S>4137</S> out the [preaching of] the word<S>3056</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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[that is,] the mystery<S>3466</S> which has been hidden<S>613</S> from the [past] ages<S>165</S> and generations;<S>1074</S> but has now<S>3568</S> been manifested<S>5319</S> to His saints,<S>40</S>


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<pb/>to whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> willed<S>2309</S> to make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> what<S>5101</S> is the riches<S>4149</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of this<S>3778</S> mystery<S>3466</S> among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> which<S>3739</S> is Christ<S>5547</S> in you, the hope<S>1680</S> of glory.<S>1391</S>


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And we proclaim<S>2605</S> Him, admonishing<S>3560</S> every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> and teaching<S>1321</S> every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> with all<S>3956</S> wisdom,<S>4678</S> that we may present<S>3936</S> every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> complete<S>5046</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S>


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And for this<S>3739</S> purpose also<S>2532</S> I labor,<S>2872</S> striving<S>75</S> according<S>2596</S> to His power,<S>1411</S> which mightily<S>1411</S> works<S>1754</S> within<S>1722</S> me.


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<pb/>For I want<S>2309</S> you to know<S>3609</S> how<S>2245</S> great<S>2245</S> a struggle<S>73</S> I have<S>2192</S> on your behalf,<S>5228</S> and for those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are at Laodicea,<S>2993</S> and for all<S>3745</S> those who<S>3745</S> have not personally<S>4561</S> seen<S>3708</S> my face,<S>4383</S>


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that their hearts<S>2588</S> may be encouraged,<S>3870</S> having been knit<S>4822</S> together<S>4822</S> in love,<S>26</S> and [attaining] to all<S>3956</S> the wealth<S>4149</S> that comes from the full<S>4136</S> assurance<S>4136</S> of understanding,<S>4907</S> [resulting] in a true<S>1922</S> knowledge<S>1922</S> of God's mystery,<S>3466</S> [that is,] Christ<S>5547</S> [Himself],


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in whom<S>3739</S> are hidden<S>614</S> all<S>3956</S> the treasures<S>2344</S> of wisdom<S>4678</S> and knowledge.<S>1108</S>


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I say<S>3004</S> this<S>3778</S> in order<S>2443</S> that no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> may delude<S>3884</S> you with persuasive<S>4086</S> argument.<S>4086</S>


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For even<S>2532</S> though<S>1487</S> I am<S>548</S> absent<S>548</S> in body,<S>4561</S> nevertheless<S>235</S> I am<S>1510</S> with you in spirit,<S>4151</S> rejoicing<S>5463</S> to see<S>991</S> your good<S>5010</S> discipline<S>5010</S> and the stability<S>4733</S> of your faith<S>4102</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>As you therefore<S>3767</S> have received<S>3880</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> [so] walk<S>4043</S> in Him,


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having been firmly<S>4492</S> rooted<S>4492</S> [and now] being built<S>2026</S> up in Him and established<S>950</S> in your faith,<S>4102</S> just<S>2531</S> as you were instructed,<S>1321</S> [and] overflowing<S>4052</S> with gratitude.<S>2169</S>


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See<S>991</S> to it that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> takes<S>4812</S> you captive<S>4812</S> through<S>1223</S> philosophy<S>5385</S> and empty<S>2756</S> deception,<S>539</S> according<S>2596</S> to the tradition<S>3862</S> of men,<S>444</S> according<S>2596</S> to the elementary<S>4747</S> principles<S>4747</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> rather<S>3756</S> than<S>2532</S> <S>3756</S> according<S>2596</S> to Christ.<S>5547</S>


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For in Him all<S>3956</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> of Deity<S>2320</S> dwells<S>2730</S> in bodily<S>4985</S> form,<S>4985</S>


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and in Him you have been<S>1510</S> made<S>4137</S> complete,<S>4137</S> and He is the head<S>2776</S> over all<S>3956</S> rule<S>746</S> and authority;<S>1849</S>


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<pb/>and in Him you were also<S>2532</S> circumcised<S>4059</S> with a circumcision<S>4061</S> made<S>886</S> without<S>886</S> hands,<S>886</S> in the removal<S>555</S> of the body<S>4983</S> of the flesh<S>4561</S> by the circumcision<S>4061</S> of Christ;<S>5547</S>


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having been buried<S>4916</S> with Him in baptism,<S>908</S> in which<S>3739</S> you were also<S>2532</S> raised<S>4891</S> up with Him through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in the working<S>1753</S> of God,<S>2316</S> who raised<S>1453</S> Him from the dead.<S>3498</S>


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And when you were dead<S>3498</S> in your transgressions<S>3900</S> and the uncircumcision<S>203</S> of your flesh,<S>4561</S> He made<S>4806</S> you alive<S>4806</S> together<S>4806</S> with Him, having forgiven<S>5483</S> us all<S>3956</S> our transgressions,<S>3900</S>


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having canceled<S>1813</S> out the certificate<S>5498</S> of debt<S>5498</S> consisting of decrees<S>1378</S> against<S>5227</S> us [and] which<S>3739</S> was hostile<S>5227</S> to us; and He has taken<S>142</S> it out of the way,<S>3319</S> having nailed<S>4338</S> it to the cross.<S>4716</S>


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When He had disarmed<S>554</S> the rulers<S>746</S> and authorities,<S>1849</S> He made<S>1165</S> a public<S>3954</S> display<S>1165</S> of them, having triumphed<S>2358</S> over<S>2358</S> them through<S>1722</S> Him.


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> let no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> act<S>2919</S> as your judge<S>2919</S> in regard to food<S>1035</S> or<S>2532</S> drink<S>4213</S> or<S>2228</S> in respect<S>3313</S> to a festival<S>1859</S> or<S>2228</S> a new<S>3501</S> moon<S>3501</S> or<S>2228</S> a Sabbath<S>4521</S> day –


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things which<S>3739</S> are a [mere] shadow<S>4639</S> of what is to come;<S>3195</S> but the substance<S>4983</S> belongs to Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> keep defrauding<S>2603</S> you of your prize<S>2603</S> by delighting<S>2309</S> in self-abasement and the worship<S>2356</S> of the angels,<S>32</S> taking<S>1687</S> his stand<S>1687</S> on [visions] he has seen,<S>3708</S> inflated<S>5448</S> without<S>1500</S> cause<S>1500</S> by his fleshly<S>4561</S> mind,<S>3563</S>


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and not holding<S>2902</S> fast<S>2902</S> to the head,<S>2776</S> from whom<S>3739</S> the entire<S>3956</S> body,<S>4983</S> being supplied<S>2023</S> and held<S>4822</S> together<S>4822</S> by the joints<S>860</S> and ligaments,<S>4886</S> grows<S>837</S> with a growth<S>838</S> which is from God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> you have died<S>599</S> with Christ<S>5547</S> to the elementary<S>4747</S> principles<S>4747</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> why,<S>5101</S> as if<S>5613</S> you were living<S>2198</S> in the world,<S>2889</S> do you submit<S>1379</S> yourself to decrees,<S>1379</S> such as,


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(which<S>3739</S> all<S>3956</S> [refer to] things destined to perish<S>5356</S> with the using<S>671</S>) – in accordance<S>2596</S> with the commandments<S>1778</S> and teachings<S>1319</S> of men<S>444</S>?


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These<S>3748</S> are matters<S>3056</S> which<S>3748</S> have,<S>2192</S> to be sure,<S>3303</S> the appearance<S>3056</S> of wisdom<S>4678</S> in self-made religion<S>1479</S> and self-abasement and severe<S>857</S> treatment<S>857</S> of the body,<S>4983</S> [but are] of no<S>3756</S> <S>5100</S> value<S>5092</S> against<S>4314</S> fleshly<S>4561</S> indulgence.<S>4140</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> then<S>3767</S> you have been raised<S>4891</S> up with Christ,<S>5547</S> keep seeking<S>2212</S> the things above,<S>507</S> where<S>3757</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is, seated<S>2521</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Set<S>5426</S> your mind<S>5426</S> on the things above,<S>507</S> not on the things that are on earth.<S>1093</S>


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For you have died<S>599</S> and your life<S>2222</S> is hidden<S>2928</S> with Christ<S>5547</S> in God.<S>2316</S>


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When<S>3752</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> who is our life,<S>2222</S> is revealed,<S>5319</S> then<S>5119</S> you also<S>2532</S> will be revealed<S>5319</S> with Him in glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> consider<S>3499</S> the members<S>3196</S> of your earthly<S>1093</S> body as dead<S>3499</S> to immorality,<S>4202</S> impurity,<S>167</S> passion,<S>3806</S> evil<S>2556</S> desire,<S>1939</S> and greed,<S>4124</S> which<S>3748</S> amounts<S>1510</S> to idolatry.<S>1495</S>


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For it is on account<S>1223</S> of these<S>3739</S> things<S>3739</S> that the wrath<S>3709</S> of God<S>2316</S> will come,<S>2064</S>


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and in them you also<S>2532</S> once<S>4218</S> walked,<S>4043</S> when<S>3753</S> you were living<S>2198</S> in them.


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But now<S>3570</S> you also,<S>2532</S> put<S>659</S> them all<S>3956</S> aside:<S>659</S> anger,<S>3709</S> wrath,<S>2372</S> malice,<S>2549</S> slander,<S>988</S> [and] abusive<S>148</S> speech<S>148</S> from your mouth.<S>4750</S>


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Do not lie<S>5574</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> since you laid<S>554</S> aside<S>554</S> the old<S>3820</S> self<S>444</S> with its [evil] practices,<S>4234</S>


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and have put<S>1746</S> on the new<S>3501</S> self<S>3501</S> who is being renewed<S>341</S> to a true<S>1922</S> knowledge<S>1922</S> according<S>2596</S> to the image<S>1504</S> of the One who created<S>2936</S> him


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– [a renewal] in which<S>3699</S> there is no<S>3756</S> [distinction between] Greek<S>1672</S> and Jew,<S>2453</S> circumcised<S>4061</S> and uncircumcised,<S>203</S> barbarian,<S>915</S> Scythian,<S>4658</S> slave<S>1401</S> and freeman,<S>1658</S> but Christ<S>5547</S> is all,<S>3956</S> and in all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>And so,<S>3767</S> as those who have been chosen<S>1588</S> of God,<S>2316</S> holy<S>40</S> and beloved,<S>25</S> put<S>1746</S> on a heart<S>4698</S> of compassion,<S>3628</S> kindness,<S>5544</S> humility,<S>5012</S> gentleness<S>4240</S> and patience;<S>3115</S>


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bearing<S>430</S> with one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> and forgiving<S>5483</S> each<S>1438</S> other,<S>1438</S> whoever<S>1437</S> <S>5100</S> has<S>2192</S> a complaint<S>3437</S> against<S>4314</S> anyone;<S>5100</S> just<S>2531</S> as the Lord<S>2962</S> forgave<S>5483</S> you, so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> should you.


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And beyond<S>1909</S> all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> [put on] love,<S>26</S> which<S>3739</S> is the perfect<S>5047</S> bond<S>4886</S> of unity.<S>4886</S>


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And let the peace<S>1515</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> rule<S>1018</S> in your hearts,<S>2588</S> to which<S>3739</S> indeed<S>2532</S> you were called<S>2564</S> in one<S>1520</S> body;<S>4983</S> and be thankful.<S>2170</S>


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Let the word<S>3056</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> richly<S>4146</S> dwell<S>1774</S> within<S>1722</S> you, with all<S>3956</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> teaching<S>1321</S> and admonishing<S>3560</S> one<S>1438</S> another<S>1438</S> with psalms<S>5568</S> [and] hymns<S>5215</S> [and] spiritual<S>4152</S> songs,<S>5603</S> singing<S>103</S> with thankfulness<S>5485</S> in your hearts<S>2588</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>And whatever<S>3956</S> <S>3739</S> <S>5100</S> <S>1437</S> you do<S>4160</S> in word<S>3056</S> or<S>2228</S> deed,<S>2041</S> [do] all<S>3956</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> giving<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> through<S>1223</S> Him to God<S>2316</S> the Father.<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>Wives,<S>1135</S> be subject<S>5293</S> to your husbands,<S>435</S> as is fitting<S>433</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Husbands,<S>435</S> love<S>25</S> your wives,<S>1135</S> and do not be embittered<S>4087</S> against<S>4314</S> them.


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<pb/>Children,<S>5043</S> be obedient<S>5219</S> to your parents<S>1118</S> in all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> for this<S>3778</S> is well-pleasing to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Fathers,<S>3962</S> do not exasperate<S>2042</S> your children,<S>5043</S> that they may not lose<S>120</S> heart.<S>120</S>


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<pb/>Slaves,<S>1401</S> in all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> obey<S>5219</S> those<S>3588</S> who are your masters<S>2962</S> on earth,<S>4561</S> not with external<S>3787</S> service,<S>3787</S> as those who<S>441</S> [merely] please<S>441</S> men,<S>441</S> but with sincerity<S>572</S> of heart,<S>2588</S> fearing<S>5399</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Whatever<S>3739</S> <S>1437</S> you do,<S>4160</S> do<S>2038</S> your work<S>2038</S> heartily,<S>5590</S> as for the Lord<S>2962</S> rather<S>3756</S> than<S>2532</S> <S>3756</S> for men;<S>444</S>


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knowing<S>3609</S> that from the Lord<S>2962</S> you will receive<S>618</S> the reward<S>469</S> of the inheritance.<S>2817</S> It is the Lord<S>2962</S> Christ<S>5547</S> whom you serve.<S>1398</S>


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For he who does<S>91</S> wrong<S>91</S> will receive<S>2865</S> the consequences of the wrong<S>91</S> which<S>3739</S> he has done,<S>91</S> and that without<S>3756</S> partiality.<S>4382</S>


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<pb/>Masters,<S>2962</S> grant<S>3930</S> to your slaves<S>1401</S> justice<S>1342</S> and fairness,<S>2471</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that you too<S>2532</S> have<S>2192</S> a Master<S>2962</S> in heaven.<S>3772</S>


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<pb/>Devote<S>4342</S> yourselves<S>4342</S> to prayer,<S>4335</S> keeping<S>1127</S> alert<S>1127</S> in it with [an attitude of] thanksgiving;<S>2169</S>


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praying<S>4336</S> at the same<S>260</S> time<S>260</S> for us as well,<S>2532</S> that God<S>2316</S> may open<S>455</S> up to us a door<S>2374</S> for the word,<S>3056</S> so that we may speak<S>2980</S> forth<S>2980</S> the mystery<S>3466</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> for which<S>3739</S> I have also<S>2532</S> been imprisoned;<S>1210</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that I may make<S>5319</S> it clear<S>5319</S> in the way<S>5613</S> I ought<S>1163</S> to speak.<S>2980</S>


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Conduct<S>4043</S> yourselves<S>4043</S> with wisdom<S>4678</S> toward<S>4314</S> outsiders,<S>3588</S> <S>1854</S> making<S>1805</S> the most<S>1805</S> of the opportunity.<S>2540</S>


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Let your speech<S>3056</S> always<S>3842</S> be with grace,<S>5485</S> seasoned,<S>741</S> [as it were,] with salt,<S>217</S> so that you may know<S>3609</S> how<S>4459</S> you should<S>1163</S> respond<S>611</S> to each<S>1538</S> person.<S>1520</S>


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<pb/>As to all<S>3956</S> my affairs, Tychicus,<S>5190</S> [our] beloved<S>27</S> brother<S>80</S> and faithful<S>4103</S> servant<S>1249</S> and fellow<S>4889</S> bond-servant in the Lord,<S>2962</S> will bring<S>1107</S> you information.<S>1107</S>


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For I have sent<S>3992</S> him to you for this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> purpose, that you may know<S>1097</S> [about] our circumstances<S>3588</S> <S>4012</S> and that he may encourage<S>3870</S> your hearts;<S>2588</S>


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and with him Onesimus,<S>3682</S> [our] faithful<S>4103</S> and beloved<S>27</S> brother,<S>80</S> who<S>3739</S> is one of your [number.] They will inform<S>1107</S> you about the whole<S>3956</S> situation here.<S>5602</S>


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<pb/>Aristarchus,<S>708</S> my fellow<S>4869</S> prisoner,<S>4869</S> sends<S>782</S> you his greetings;<S>782</S> and [also] Barnabas' cousin<S>431</S> Mark<S>3138</S> (about<S>4012</S> whom<S>3739</S> you received<S>2983</S> instructions:<S>1785</S> if<S>1437</S> he comes<S>2064</S> to you, welcome<S>1209</S> him);


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and [also] Jesus<S>2424</S> who is called<S>3004</S> Justus;<S>2459</S> these<S>3778</S> are the only<S>3441</S> fellow<S>4904</S> workers<S>4904</S> for the kingdom<S>932</S> of God<S>2316</S> who are from the circumcision;<S>4061</S> and they have proved<S>1096</S> to be an encouragement<S>3931</S> to me.


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Epaphras,<S>1889</S> who<S>3588</S> is one of your number,<S>4771</S> a bondslave<S>1401</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> sends<S>782</S> you his greetings,<S>782</S> always<S>3842</S> laboring<S>75</S> earnestly<S>75</S> for you in his prayers,<S>4335</S> that you may stand<S>2476</S> perfect<S>5046</S> and fully<S>4135</S> assured<S>4135</S> in all<S>3956</S> the will<S>2307</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For I bear<S>3140</S> him witness<S>3140</S> that he has<S>2192</S> a deep<S>4183</S> concern<S>4192</S> for you and for those<S>3588</S> who are in Laodicea<S>2993</S> and Hierapolis.<S>2404</S>


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Luke,<S>3065</S> the beloved<S>27</S> physician,<S>2395</S> sends<S>782</S> you his greetings,<S>782</S> and [also] Demas.<S>1214</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> the brethren<S>80</S> who are in Laodicea<S>2993</S> and also Nympha<S>3564</S> and the church<S>1577</S> that is in her house.<S>3624</S>


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And when<S>3752</S> this<S>3588</S> letter<S>1992</S> is read<S>314</S> among<S>3844</S> you, have<S>4160</S> it also<S>2532</S> read<S>314</S> in the church<S>1577</S> of the Laodiceans;<S>2994</S> and you, for your part read<S>314</S> my letter [that is coming] from Laodicea.<S>2993</S>


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And say<S>3004</S> to Archippus,<S>751</S> "Take<S>991</S> heed<S>991</S> to the ministry<S>1248</S> which<S>3739</S> you have received<S>3880</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> that you may fulfill<S>4137</S> it."


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<pb/>I, Paul,<S>3972</S> write this<S>3588</S> greeting<S>783</S> with my own<S>1699</S> hand.<S>5495</S> Remember<S>3421</S> my imprisonment.<S>1199</S> Grace<S>5485</S> be with you.


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<pb/>Paul<S>3972</S> and Silvanus<S>4610</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> to the church<S>1577</S> of the Thessalonians<S>2331</S> in God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ:<S>5547</S> Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace.<S>1515</S>


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<pb/>We give<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God<S>2316</S> always<S>3842</S> for all<S>3956</S> of you, making<S>4160</S> mention<S>3417</S> [of you] in our prayers;<S>4335</S>


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constantly<S>89</S> bearing<S>3421</S> in mind<S>3421</S> your work<S>2041</S> of faith<S>4102</S> and labor<S>2873</S> of love<S>26</S> and steadfastness<S>5281</S> of hope<S>1680</S> in our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> in the presence<S>1715</S> of our God<S>2316</S> and Father,<S>3962</S>


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knowing,<S>3609</S> brethren<S>80</S> beloved<S>25</S> by God,<S>2316</S> [His] choice<S>1589</S> of you;


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for our gospel<S>2098</S> did not come<S>1096</S> to you in word<S>3056</S> only,<S>3440</S> but also<S>2532</S> in power<S>1411</S> and in the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> and with full<S>4183</S> conviction;<S>4136</S> just<S>2531</S> as you know<S>3609</S> what<S>3634</S> kind<S>3634</S> of men<S>3634</S> we proved<S>1096</S> to be among<S>1722</S> you for your sake.<S>1223</S>


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You also<S>2532</S> became<S>1096</S> imitators<S>3402</S> of us and of the Lord,<S>2962</S> having received<S>1209</S> the word<S>3056</S> in much<S>4183</S> tribulation<S>2347</S> with the joy<S>5479</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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so<S>5620</S> that you became<S>1096</S> an example<S>5179</S> to all<S>3956</S> the believers<S>4100</S> in Macedonia<S>3109</S> and in Achaia.<S>882</S>


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For the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> has sounded<S>1837</S> forth<S>1837</S> from you, not only<S>3440</S> in Macedonia<S>3109</S> and Achaia,<S>882</S> but also in every<S>3956</S> place<S>5117</S> your faith<S>4102</S> toward<S>4314</S> God<S>2316</S> has gone<S>1831</S> forth,<S>1831</S> so<S>5620</S> that we have<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> need<S>5532</S> to say<S>2980</S> anything.<S>5100</S>


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For they themselves<S>846</S> report<S>518</S> about<S>4012</S> us what<S>3697</S> kind<S>3697</S> of a reception<S>1529</S> we had<S>2192</S> with you, and how<S>4459</S> you turned<S>1994</S> to God<S>2316</S> from idols<S>1497</S> to serve<S>1398</S> a living<S>2198</S> and true<S>228</S> God,<S>2316</S>


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and to wait<S>362</S> for His Son<S>5207</S> from heaven,<S>3772</S> whom<S>3739</S> He raised<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> [that is] Jesus,<S>2424</S> who delivers<S>4506</S> us from the wrath<S>3709</S> to come.<S>2064</S>


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<pb/>For you yourselves<S>846</S> know,<S>3609</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that our coming<S>1529</S> to you was not in vain,<S>2756</S>


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but after we had already<S>4310</S> suffered<S>4310</S> and been mistreated<S>5195</S> in Philippi,<S>5375</S> as you know,<S>3609</S> we had<S>3955</S> the boldness<S>3955</S> in our God<S>2316</S> to speak<S>2980</S> to you the gospel<S>2098</S> of God<S>2316</S> amid<S>1722</S> much<S>4183</S> opposition.<S>73</S>


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For our exhortation<S>3874</S> does not [come] from error<S>4106</S> or<S>3761</S> impurity<S>167</S> or<S>3761</S> by way<S>1722</S> of deceit;<S>1388</S>


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<pb/>but just<S>2531</S> as we have been approved<S>1381</S> by God<S>2316</S> to be entrusted<S>4100</S> with the gospel,<S>2098</S> so<S>3779</S> we speak,<S>2980</S> not as pleasing<S>700</S> men<S>444</S> but God,<S>2316</S> who examines<S>1381</S> our hearts.<S>2588</S>


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For we never<S>3777</S> <S>4218</S> came<S>1096</S> with flattering<S>2850</S> speech,<S>3056</S> as you know,<S>3609</S> nor<S>3777</S> with a pretext<S>4392</S> for greed<S>4124</S> – God<S>2316</S> is witness<S>3144</S> –


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nor<S>3777</S> did we seek<S>2212</S> glory<S>1391</S> from men,<S>444</S> either<S>3777</S> from you or<S>3777</S> from others,<S>243</S> even though as apostles<S>652</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> we might have asserted<S>1510</S> <S>922</S> our authority.<S>922</S>


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But we proved<S>1096</S> to be gentle<S>2261</S> among<S>1722</S> <S>3319</S> you, as a nursing<S>5162</S> [mother] tenderly<S>2282</S> cares<S>2282</S> for her own<S>1438</S> children.<S>5043</S>


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Having<S>3655</S> thus<S>3779</S> a fond<S>3655</S> affection<S>3655</S> for you, we were well-pleased to impart<S>3330</S> to you not only<S>3440</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of God<S>2316</S> but also<S>2532</S> our own<S>1438</S> lives,<S>5590</S> because<S>1360</S> you had become<S>1096</S> very<S>27</S> dear<S>27</S> to us.


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For you recall,<S>3421</S> brethren,<S>80</S> our labor<S>2873</S> and hardship,<S>3449</S> [how] working<S>2038</S> night<S>3571</S> and day<S>2250</S> so<S>4314</S> as not to be a burden<S>1912</S> to any<S>5100</S> of you, we proclaimed<S>2784</S> to you the gospel<S>2098</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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You are witnesses,<S>3144</S> and [so is] God,<S>2316</S> how<S>5613</S> devoutly<S>3743</S> and uprightly<S>1346</S> and blamelessly<S>274</S> we behaved<S>1096</S> toward you believers;<S>4100</S>


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just<S>2509</S> as you know<S>3609</S> how<S>5613</S> we [were] exhorting<S>3870</S> and encouraging<S>3888</S> and imploring<S>3143</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of you as a father<S>3962</S> [would] his own<S>1438</S> children,<S>5043</S>


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so<S>1519</S> that you may walk<S>4043</S> in a manner<S>516</S> worthy<S>516</S> of the God<S>2316</S> who calls<S>2564</S> you into His own<S>1438</S> kingdom<S>932</S> and glory.<S>1391</S>


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<pb/>And for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> we also<S>2532</S> constantly<S>89</S> thank<S>2168</S> God<S>2316</S> that when you received<S>3880</S> from us the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S>'s message,<S>189</S> you accepted<S>1209</S> [it] not [as] the word<S>3056</S> of men,<S>444</S> but [for] what<S>2531</S> it really<S>230</S> is, the word<S>3056</S> of God, which<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> performs<S>1754</S> its work<S>1754</S> in you who believe.<S>4100</S>


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For you, brethren,<S>80</S> became<S>1096</S> imitators<S>3402</S> of the churches<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> that are in Judea,<S>2453</S> for you also<S>2532</S> endured<S>3958</S> the same<S>846</S> sufferings<S>3958</S> at the hands<S>5259</S> of your own<S>2398</S> countrymen,<S>4853</S> even<S>2531</S> as they [did] from the Jews,<S>2453</S>


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who both<S>2532</S> killed<S>615</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> and the prophets,<S>4396</S> and drove<S>1559</S> us out. They are not pleasing<S>700</S> to God,<S>2316</S> but hostile<S>1727</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S>


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hindering<S>2967</S> us from speaking<S>2980</S> to the Gentiles<S>1484</S> that they might be saved;<S>4982</S> with the result that they always<S>3842</S> fill<S>378</S> up the measure<S>378</S> of their sins.<S>266</S> But wrath<S>3709</S> has come<S>5348</S> upon them to the utmost.<S>5056</S>


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<pb/>But we, brethren,<S>80</S> having been bereft<S>642</S> of you for a short<S>2540</S> <S>5610</S> while<S>5610</S> – in person,<S>4383</S> not in spirit<S>2588</S> – were all<S>4053</S> the more<S>4053</S> eager<S>4704</S> with great<S>4183</S> desire<S>1939</S> to see<S>3708</S> your face.<S>4383</S>


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For we wanted<S>2309</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you – I, Paul,<S>3972</S> more<S>2532</S> <S>1364</S> than<S>2532</S> once<S>530</S> – and [yet] Satan<S>4567</S> thwarted<S>1465</S> us.


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For who<S>5101</S> is our hope<S>1680</S> or<S>2228</S> joy<S>5479</S> or<S>2228</S> crown<S>4735</S> of exultation<S>2746</S>? Is it not even<S>2532</S> you, in the presence<S>1715</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> at His coming<S>3952</S>?


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> when we could endure<S>4722</S> [it] no<S>3371</S> longer,<S>3371</S> we thought<S>2106</S> it best<S>2106</S> to be left<S>2641</S> behind<S>2641</S> at Athens<S>116</S> alone;<S>3441</S>


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and we sent<S>3992</S> Timothy,<S>5095</S> our brother<S>80</S> and God's fellow<S>4904</S> worker<S>4904</S> in the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> to strengthen<S>4741</S> and encourage<S>3870</S> you as to your faith,<S>4102</S>


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so that no<S>3367</S> man<S>3367</S> may be disturbed<S>4525</S> by these<S>3778</S> afflictions;<S>2347</S> for you yourselves<S>846</S> know<S>3609</S> that we have been destined<S>2749</S> for this.<S>3778</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> when<S>3753</S> we were with you, we [kept] telling<S>4302</S> you in advance<S>4302</S> that we were going<S>3195</S> to suffer<S>2346</S> affliction;<S>2346</S> and so<S>2531</S> it came<S>1096</S> to pass,<S>1096</S> as you know.<S>3609</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason,<S>1223</S> when I could endure<S>4722</S> [it] no<S>3371</S> longer,<S>3371</S> I also<S>2532</S> sent<S>3992</S> to find<S>1097</S> out about your faith,<S>4102</S> for fear<S>3381</S> that the tempter<S>3985</S> might have tempted<S>3985</S> you, and our labor<S>2873</S> should be in vain.<S>2756</S>


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<pb/>But now<S>737</S> that Timothy<S>5095</S> has come<S>2064</S> to us from you, and has brought<S>2097</S> us good<S>2097</S> news<S>2097</S> of your faith<S>4102</S> and love,<S>26</S> and that you always<S>3842</S> think<S>2192</S> <S>3417</S> kindly<S>18</S> of us, longing<S>1971</S> to see<S>3708</S> us just<S>2509</S> as we also<S>2532</S> long to see you,


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for this<S>3778</S> reason,<S>1223</S> brethren,<S>80</S> in all<S>3956</S> our distress<S>318</S> and affliction<S>2347</S> we were comforted<S>3870</S> about<S>1909</S> you through<S>1223</S> your faith;<S>4102</S>


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<pb/>for now<S>3568</S> we [really] live,<S>2198</S> if<S>1437</S> you stand<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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For what<S>5101</S> thanks<S>2169</S> can<S>1410</S> we render<S>467</S> to God<S>2316</S> for you in return<S>467</S> for all<S>3956</S> the joy<S>5479</S> with which<S>3739</S> we rejoice<S>5463</S> before<S>1715</S> our God<S>2316</S> on your account,<S>1223</S>


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as we night<S>3571</S> and day<S>2250</S> keep praying<S>1189</S> most<S>5238</S> earnestly<S>5238</S> that we may see<S>3708</S> your face,<S>4383</S> and may complete<S>2675</S> what<S>5303</S> is lacking<S>5303</S> in your faith<S>4102</S>?


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> may our God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> Himself<S>846</S> and Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> direct<S>2720</S> our way<S>3598</S> to you;


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and may the Lord<S>2962</S> cause<S>4121</S> <S>4052</S> you to increase<S>4121</S> and abound<S>4052</S> in love<S>26</S> for one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> and for all<S>3956</S> men,<S>3956</S> just<S>2509</S> as we also<S>2532</S> [do] for you;


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so<S>1519</S> that He may establish<S>4741</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> unblamable<S>273</S> in holiness<S>42</S> before<S>1715</S> our God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> at the coming<S>3952</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> with all<S>3956</S> His saints.<S>40</S>


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<pb/>Finally<S>3062</S> then,<S>3767</S> brethren,<S>80</S> we request<S>2065</S> and exhort<S>3870</S> you in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> that, as you received<S>3880</S> from us [instruction] as to how<S>4459</S> you ought<S>1163</S> to walk<S>4043</S> and please<S>700</S> God<S>2316</S> (just<S>2531</S> as you actually<S>2532</S> do walk<S>4043</S>), that you may excel<S>4052</S> still<S>3123</S> more.<S>3123</S>


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For you know<S>3609</S> what<S>5101</S> commandments<S>3852</S> we gave<S>1325</S> you by [the authority of] the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> is the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> your sanctification;<S>38</S> [that is,] that you abstain<S>568</S> from sexual<S>4202</S> immorality;<S>4202</S>


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that each<S>1538</S> of you know<S>3609</S> how<S>3609</S> to possess<S>2932</S> his own<S>1438</S> vessel<S>4632</S> in sanctification<S>38</S> and honor,<S>5092</S>


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not in lustful<S>1939</S> passion,<S>3806</S> like<S>2509</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> who do not know<S>3609</S> God;<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>[and] that no<S>3361</S> man transgress<S>5233</S> and defraud<S>4122</S> his brother<S>80</S> in the matter<S>4229</S> because<S>1360</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> is [the] avenger<S>1558</S> in all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> just<S>2531</S> as we also<S>2532</S> told<S>4275</S> you before<S>4275</S> and solemnly<S>1263</S> warned<S>1263</S> [you.]


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For God<S>2316</S> has not called<S>2564</S> us for the purpose of impurity,<S>167</S> but in sanctification.<S>38</S>


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Consequently,<S>5105</S> he who rejects<S>114</S> [this] is not rejecting<S>114</S> man<S>444</S> but the God<S>2316</S> who gives<S>1325</S> His Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> to you.


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> as to the love<S>5360</S> of the brethren,<S>5360</S> you have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> need<S>5532</S> for [anyone] to write<S>1125</S> to you, for you yourselves<S>846</S> are taught<S>2312</S> by God<S>2312</S> to love<S>25</S> one<S>240</S> another;<S>240</S>


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for indeed<S>2532</S> you do practice<S>4160</S> it toward<S>1519</S> all<S>3956</S> the brethren<S>80</S> who<S>3588</S> are in all<S>3650</S> Macedonia.<S>3109</S> But we urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> to excel<S>4052</S> still<S>3123</S> more,<S>3123</S>


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and to make<S>5389</S> it your ambition<S>5389</S> to lead<S>2270</S> a quiet<S>2270</S> life<S>2270</S> and attend<S>4238</S> to your own<S>2398</S> business and work<S>2038</S> with your hands,<S>5495</S> just<S>2531</S> as we commanded<S>3853</S> you;


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so<S>2443</S> that you may behave<S>4043</S> properly<S>2156</S> toward<S>4314</S> outsiders<S>3588</S> <S>1854</S> and not be in any<S>3367</S> need.<S>5532</S>


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<pb/>But we do not want<S>2309</S> you to be uninformed,<S>50</S> brethren,<S>80</S> about<S>4012</S> those<S>3588</S> who are asleep,<S>2837</S> that you may not grieve,<S>3076</S> as do the rest<S>3062</S> who have<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> hope.<S>1680</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> we believe<S>4100</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> died<S>599</S> and rose<S>450</S> again,<S>450</S> even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> God<S>2316</S> will bring<S>71</S> with Him those<S>3588</S> who have fallen<S>2837</S> asleep<S>2837</S> in Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> we say<S>3004</S> to you by the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> that we who are alive,<S>2198</S> and remain<S>4035</S> until<S>1519</S> the coming<S>3952</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> shall not precede<S>5348</S> those<S>3588</S> who have fallen<S>2837</S> asleep.<S>2837</S>


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For the Lord<S>2962</S> Himself<S>846</S> will descend<S>2597</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> with a shout,<S>2752</S> with the voice<S>5456</S> of [the] archangel,<S>743</S> and with the trumpet<S>4536</S> of God;<S>2316</S> and the dead<S>3498</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> shall rise<S>450</S> first.<S>4413</S>


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Then<S>1899</S> we who are alive<S>2198</S> and remain<S>4035</S> shall be caught<S>726</S> up together<S>260</S> with them in the clouds<S>3507</S> to meet<S>529</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> in the air,<S>109</S> and thus<S>3779</S> we shall always<S>3842</S> be with the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> comfort<S>3870</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> with these<S>3778</S> words.<S>3056</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> as to the times<S>5550</S> and the epochs,<S>2540</S> brethren,<S>80</S> you have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> need<S>5532</S> of anything to be written<S>1125</S> to you.


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For you yourselves<S>846</S> know<S>3609</S> full<S>199</S> well<S>199</S> that the day<S>2250</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> will come<S>2064</S> just<S>5613</S> like<S>5613</S> a thief<S>2812</S> in the night.<S>3571</S>


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While<S>3752</S> they are saying,<S>3004</S> "Peace<S>1515</S> and safety!<S>803</S>" then<S>5119</S> destruction<S>3639</S> will come<S>2186</S> upon them suddenly<S>160</S> like<S>5618</S> birth<S>5604</S> pangs<S>5604</S> upon a woman with child<S>1722</S>;<S>1064</S> and they shall not escape.<S>1628</S>


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But you, brethren,<S>80</S> are not in darkness,<S>4655</S> that the day<S>2250</S> should overtake<S>2638</S> you like<S>5613</S> a thief;<S>2812</S>


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for you are all<S>3956</S> sons<S>5207</S> of light<S>5457</S> and sons<S>5207</S> of day.<S>2250</S> We are not of night<S>3571</S> nor<S>3761</S> of darkness;<S>4655</S>


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so<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> let us not sleep<S>2518</S> as others<S>3062</S> do, but let us be alert<S>1127</S> and sober.<S>3525</S>


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For those<S>3588</S> who sleep<S>2518</S> do<S>2518</S> their sleeping<S>2518</S> at night,<S>3571</S> and those<S>3588</S> who get<S>3182</S> drunk<S>3182</S> get<S>3184</S> drunk<S>3184</S> at night.<S>3571</S>


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But since we are of [the] day,<S>2250</S> let us be sober,<S>3525</S> having put<S>1746</S> on the breastplate<S>2382</S> of faith<S>4102</S> and love,<S>26</S> and as a helmet,<S>4030</S> the hope<S>1680</S> of salvation.<S>4991</S>


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For God<S>2316</S> has not destined<S>5087</S> us for wrath,<S>3709</S> but for obtaining<S>4047</S> salvation<S>4991</S> through<S>1223</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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who died<S>599</S> for us, that whether<S>1535</S> we are awake<S>1127</S> or<S>1535</S> asleep,<S>2518</S> we may live<S>2198</S> together<S>260</S> with Him.


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Therefore<S>1352</S> encourage<S>3870</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> and build<S>3618</S> up one<S>1520</S> another,<S>1520</S> just<S>2531</S> as you also<S>2532</S> are doing.<S>4160</S>


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<pb/>But we request<S>2065</S> of you, brethren,<S>80</S> that you appreciate<S>3609</S> those<S>3588</S> who diligently<S>2872</S> labor<S>2872</S> among<S>1722</S> you, and have<S>4291</S> charge<S>4291</S> over<S>4291</S> you in the Lord<S>2962</S> and give<S>3560</S> you instruction,<S>3560</S>


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and that you esteem<S>2233</S> them very<S>5239</S> highly<S>5239</S> in love<S>26</S> because<S>1223</S> of their work.<S>2041</S> Live<S>1514</S> in peace<S>1514</S> with one<S>1438</S> another.<S>1438</S>


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And we urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> admonish<S>3560</S> the unruly,<S>813</S> encourage<S>3888</S> the fainthearted,<S>3642</S> help<S>472</S> the weak,<S>772</S> be patient<S>3114</S> with all<S>3956</S> men.<S>3956</S>


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See<S>3708</S> that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> repays<S>591</S> another<S>5100</S> with evil<S>2556</S> for evil,<S>2556</S> but always<S>3842</S> seek<S>1377</S> after<S>1377</S> that which<S>18</S> is good<S>18</S> for one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> and for all<S>3956</S> men.<S>3956</S>


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in everything<S>3956</S> give<S>2168</S> thanks;<S>2168</S> for this<S>3778</S> is God's will<S>2307</S> for you in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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But examine<S>1381</S> everything<S>3956</S> [carefully]; hold<S>2722</S> fast<S>2722</S> to that which<S>2570</S> is good;<S>2570</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> may the God<S>2316</S> of peace<S>1515</S> Himself<S>846</S> sanctify<S>37</S> you entirely;<S>3651</S> and may your spirit<S>4151</S> and soul<S>5590</S> and body<S>4983</S> be preserved<S>5083</S> complete,<S>3648</S> without<S>274</S> blame<S>274</S> at the coming<S>3952</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Faithful<S>4103</S> is He who calls<S>2564</S> you, and He also<S>2532</S> will bring<S>4160</S> it to pass.<S>4160</S>


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I adjure<S>7072</S> you by the Lord<S>2962</S> to have this<S>3588</S> letter<S>1992</S> read<S>314</S> to all<S>3956</S> the brethren.<S>80</S>


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<pb/>Paul<S>3972</S> and Silvanus<S>4610</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> to the church<S>1577</S> of the Thessalonians<S>2331</S> in God<S>2316</S> our Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ: <S>5547</S>


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Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>We ought<S>3784</S> always<S>3842</S> to give<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God<S>2316</S> for you, brethren,<S>80</S> as is [only] fitting,<S>514</S> because<S>3754</S> your faith<S>4102</S> is greatly<S>5232</S> enlarged,<S>5232</S> and the love<S>26</S> of each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of you toward<S>1519</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> grows<S>4121</S> [ever] greater;<S>4121</S>


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therefore,<S>5620</S> we ourselves<S>846</S> speak<S>7052</S> proudly<S>7052</S> of you among<S>1722</S> the churches<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> for your perseverance<S>5281</S> and faith<S>4102</S> in the midst of all<S>3956</S> your persecutions<S>1375</S> and afflictions<S>2347</S> which<S>3739</S> you endure.<S>430</S>


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[This is] a plain<S>1730</S> indication<S>1730</S> of God<S>2316</S>'s righteous<S>1342</S> judgment<S>2920</S> so<S>1519</S> that you may be considered<S>2661</S> worthy<S>2661</S> of the kingdom<S>932</S> of God, for which<S>3739</S> indeed<S>2532</S> you are suffering.<S>3958</S>


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For after<S>1512</S> all<S>1512</S> it is [only] just<S>1342</S> for God<S>2316</S> to repay<S>467</S> with affliction<S>2347</S> those<S>3588</S> who afflict<S>2346</S> you,


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and [to give] relief<S>425</S> to you who are afflicted<S>2346</S> and to us as well when<S>1722</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> shall be revealed<S>602</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> with His mighty<S>1411</S> angels<S>32</S> in flaming<S>5395</S> fire,<S>4442</S>


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dealing<S>1325</S> out retribution<S>1557</S> to those<S>3588</S> who do not know<S>3609</S> God<S>2316</S> and to those<S>3588</S> who do not obey<S>5219</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And these<S>3748</S> will pay<S>5099</S> the penalty<S>1349</S> of eternal<S>166</S> destruction,<S>3639</S> away<S>575</S> from the presence<S>4383</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> and from the glory<S>1391</S> of His power,<S>2479</S>


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when<S>3752</S> He comes<S>2064</S> to be glorified<S>1740</S> in His saints<S>40</S> on that day,<S>2250</S> and to be marveled<S>2296</S> at among<S>1722</S> all<S>3956</S> who have believed<S>4100</S> – for our testimony<S>3142</S> to you was believed.<S>4100</S>


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To this<S>3739</S> end<S>1519</S> also<S>2532</S> we pray<S>4336</S> for you always<S>3842</S> that our God<S>2316</S> may count<S>515</S> you worthy<S>515</S> of your calling,<S>2821</S> and fulfill<S>4137</S> every<S>3956</S> desire<S>2107</S> for goodness<S>19</S> and the work<S>2041</S> of faith<S>4102</S> with power;<S>1411</S>


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in order<S>3704</S> that the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> may be glorified<S>1740</S> in you, and you in Him, according<S>2596</S> to the grace<S>5485</S> of our God<S>2316</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> we request<S>2065</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> with regard<S>5228</S> to the coming<S>3952</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and our gathering<S>1997</S> together<S>1997</S> to Him,


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that you may not be quickly<S>5030</S> shaken<S>4531</S> from your composure<S>3563</S> or<S>3366</S> be disturbed<S>2360</S> either<S>3383</S> by a spirit<S>4151</S> or<S>3383</S> a message<S>3056</S> or<S>3383</S> a letter<S>1992</S> as if<S>5613</S> from us, to the effect<S>5613</S> that the day<S>2250</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> has come.<S>1764</S>


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Let no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> in any<S>3367</S> way<S>5158</S> deceive<S>1818</S> you, for [it will not come] unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> the apostasy<S>646</S> comes<S>2064</S> first,<S>4413</S> and the man<S>444</S> of lawlessness<S>458</S> is revealed,<S>601</S> the son<S>5207</S> of destruction,<S>684</S>


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who opposes<S>480</S> and exalts<S>5229</S> himself above<S>1909</S> every<S>3956</S> so<S>5620-</S></S> called god<S>2316</S> or<S>2228</S> object<S>4574</S> of worship,<S>4574</S> so that he takes<S>2523</S> his seat<S>2523</S> in the temple<S>3485</S> of God,<S>2316</S> displaying<S>584</S> himself<S>1438</S> as being<S>1510</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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Do you not remember<S>3421</S> that while I was still<S>2089</S> with you, I was telling<S>3004</S> you these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>?


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And you know<S>3609</S> what restrains<S>2722</S> him now,<S>3568</S> so<S>1519</S> that in his time<S>2540</S> he may be revealed.<S>601</S>


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For the mystery<S>3466</S> of lawlessness<S>458</S> is already<S>2235</S> at work;<S>1754</S> only<S>3440</S> he who now<S>737</S> restrains<S>2722</S> [will do so] until<S>2193</S> he is taken<S>1096</S> out of the way.<S>3319</S>


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And then<S>5119</S> that lawless<S>459</S> one<S>459</S> will be revealed<S>601</S> whom<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> will slay<S>337</S> with the breath<S>4151</S> of His mouth<S>4750</S> and bring<S>2673</S> to an end<S>2673</S> by the appearance<S>2015</S> of His coming;<S>3952</S>


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[that is,] the one whose<S>3739</S> coming<S>3952</S> is in accord<S>2596</S> with the activity<S>1753</S> of Satan,<S>4567</S> with all<S>3956</S> power<S>1411</S> and signs<S>4592</S> and false<S>5579</S> wonders,<S>5059</S>


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and with all<S>3956</S> the deception<S>539</S> of wickedness<S>93</S> for those<S>3588</S> who perish,<S>622</S> because<S>473</S> <S>3739</S> they did not receive<S>1209</S> the love<S>26</S> of the truth<S>225</S> so<S>1519</S> as to be saved.<S>4982</S>


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And for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> God<S>2316</S> will send<S>3992</S> upon them a deluding<S>4106</S> influence<S>1753</S> so<S>1519</S> that they might believe<S>4100</S> what<S>5579</S> is false,<S>5579</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that they all<S>3956</S> may be judged<S>2919</S> who did not believe<S>4100</S> the truth,<S>225</S> but took<S>2106</S> pleasure<S>2106</S> in wickedness.<S>93</S>


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<pb/>But we should<S>3784</S> always<S>3842</S> give<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God<S>2316</S> for you, brethren<S>80</S> beloved<S>25</S> by the Lord,<S>2962</S> because<S>3754</S> God<S>2316</S> has chosen<S>138</S> you from the beginning<S>746</S> for salvation<S>4991</S> through<S>1722</S> sanctification<S>38</S> by the Spirit<S>4151</S> and faith<S>4102</S> in the truth.<S>225</S>


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And it was for this<S>3739</S> He called<S>2564</S> you through<S>1223</S> our gospel,<S>2098</S> that you may gain<S>4047</S> the glory<S>1391</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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So<S>686</S> then,<S>686</S> brethren,<S>80</S> stand<S>4739</S> firm<S>4739</S> and hold<S>2902</S> to the traditions<S>3862</S> which<S>3739</S> you were taught,<S>1321</S> whether<S>1535</S> by word<S>3056</S> [of mouth] or<S>1535</S> by letter<S>1992</S> from us.


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Now<S>1161</S> may our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Himself<S>846</S> and God<S>2316</S> our Father,<S>3962</S> who has loved<S>25</S> us and given<S>1325</S> us eternal<S>166</S> comfort<S>3874</S> and good<S>18</S> hope<S>1680</S> by grace,<S>5485</S>


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comfort<S>3870</S> and strengthen<S>4741</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> in every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> work<S>2041</S> and word.<S>3056</S>


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<pb/>Finally,<S>3062</S> brethren,<S>80</S> pray<S>4336</S> for us that the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> may spread<S>5143</S> rapidly<S>5143</S> and be glorified,<S>1392</S> just<S>2531</S> as [it did] also<S>2532</S> with you;


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and that we may be delivered<S>4506</S> from perverse<S>824</S> and evil<S>4190</S> men;<S>444</S> for not all<S>3956</S> have faith.<S>4102</S>


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But the Lord<S>2962</S> is faithful,<S>4103</S> and He will strengthen<S>4741</S> and protect<S>5442</S> you from the evil<S>4190</S> [one.]


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And we have<S>3982</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> concerning<S>1909</S> you, that you are doing<S>4160</S> and will [continue to] do<S>4160</S> what<S>3739</S> we command.<S>3853</S>


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And may the Lord<S>2962</S> direct<S>2720</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> into the love<S>26</S> of God<S>2316</S> and into the steadfastness<S>5281</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> we command<S>3853</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> that you keep<S>4724</S> aloof<S>4724</S> from every<S>3956</S> brother<S>80</S> who leads<S>4043</S> an unruly<S>814</S> life<S>4043</S> and not according<S>2596</S> to the tradition<S>3862</S> which<S>3739</S> you received<S>3880</S> from us.


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For you yourselves<S>846</S> know<S>3609</S> how<S>4459</S> you ought<S>1163</S> to follow<S>3401</S> our example,<S>3401</S> because<S>3754</S> we did not act<S>812</S> in an undisciplined<S>812</S> manner<S>812</S> among<S>1722</S> you,


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nor<S>3761</S> did we eat<S>2068</S> anyone's bread<S>740</S> without<S>1431</S> paying<S>1431</S> for it, but with labor<S>2873</S> and hardship<S>3449</S> we [kept] working<S>2038</S> night<S>3571</S> and day<S>2250</S> so<S>4314</S> that we might not be a burden<S>1912</S> to any<S>5100</S> of you;


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not because<S>3754</S> we do not have<S>2192</S> the right<S>1849</S> [to this,] but in order<S>2443</S> to offer<S>1325</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> as a model<S>5179</S> for you, that you might follow<S>3401</S> our example.<S>3401</S>


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For even<S>2532</S> when<S>3753</S> we were with you, we used to give<S>3853</S> you this<S>3778</S> order:<S>3853</S> if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> will<S>2309</S> not work,<S>2038</S> neither<S>3366</S> let him eat.<S>2068</S>


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For we hear<S>191</S> that some<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you are leading<S>4043</S> an undisciplined<S>814</S> life,<S>4043</S> doing<S>2038</S> no<S>3367</S> work<S>2038</S> at all,<S>3367</S> but acting<S>4020</S> like<S>4020</S> busybodies.<S>4020</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> such<S>5108</S> persons<S>5108</S> we command<S>3853</S> and exhort<S>3870</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> to work<S>2038</S> in quiet<S>2271</S> fashion<S>2271</S> and eat<S>2068</S> their own<S>1438</S> bread.<S>740</S>


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<pb/>But as for you, brethren,<S>80</S> do not grow<S>7051</S> weary<S>7051</S> of doing<S>2569</S> good.<S>2569</S>


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And if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not obey<S>5219</S> our instruction<S>3056</S> in this<S>3588</S> letter,<S>1992</S> take<S>4593</S> special<S>4593</S> note<S>4593</S> of that man<S>3778</S> and do not associate<S>4874</S> with him, so<S>2443</S> that he may be put<S>1788</S> to shame.<S>1788</S>


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And [yet] do not regard<S>2233</S> him as an enemy,<S>2190</S> but admonish<S>3560</S> him as a brother.<S>80</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> may the Lord<S>2962</S> of peace<S>1515</S> Himself<S>846</S> continually<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S> grant<S>1325</S> you peace<S>1515</S> in every<S>3956</S> circumstance.<S>5158</S> The Lord<S>2962</S> be with you all!<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>I, Paul,<S>3972</S> write this<S>3588</S> greeting<S>783</S> with my own<S>1699</S> hand,<S>5495</S> and this<S>3739</S> is a distinguishing<S>4592</S> mark<S>4592</S> in every<S>3956</S> letter;<S>1992</S> this<S>3779</S> is the way<S>3779</S> I write.<S>1125</S>


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The grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> be with you all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> according<S>2596</S> to the commandment<S>2003</S> of God<S>2316</S> our Savior,<S>4990</S> and of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> [who is] our hope;<S>1680</S>


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to Timothy,<S>5095</S> [my] true<S>1103</S> child<S>5043</S> in [the] faith:<S>4102</S> Grace,<S>5485</S> mercy<S>1656</S> [and] peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>As I urged<S>3870</S> you upon my departure<S>4198</S> for Macedonia,<S>3109</S> remain<S>4357</S> on at Ephesus,<S>2181</S> in order<S>2443</S> that you may instruct<S>3853</S> certain<S>5100</S> men<S>5100</S> not to teach<S>2085</S> strange<S>2085</S> doctrines,<S>2085</S>


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nor<S>3366</S> to pay<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to myths<S>3454</S> and endless<S>562</S> genealogies,<S>1076</S> which<S>3748</S> give<S>3930</S> rise<S>3930</S> to mere speculation<S>7058</S> rather<S>3123</S> than<S>2228</S> [furthering] the administration<S>3622</S> of God<S>2316</S> which is by faith.<S>4102</S>


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But the goal<S>5056</S> of our instruction<S>3852</S> is love<S>26</S> from a pure<S>2513</S> heart<S>2588</S> and a good<S>18</S> conscience<S>4893</S> and a sincere<S>505</S> faith.<S>4102</S>


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For some<S>5100</S> men,<S>5100</S> straying<S>795</S> from these<S>3739</S> things,<S>3739</S> have turned<S>1624</S> aside<S>1624</S> to fruitless<S>3150</S> discussion,<S>3150</S>


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wanting<S>2309</S> to be teachers<S>3547</S> of the Law,<S>3547</S> even though they do not understand<S>3539</S> either<S>3383</S> what<S>3739</S> they are saying<S>3004</S> or<S>3383</S> the matters about<S>4012</S> which<S>5101</S> they make<S>1226</S> confident<S>1226</S> assertions.<S>1226</S>


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<pb/>But we know<S>3609</S> that the Law<S>3551</S> is good,<S>2570</S> if<S>1437</S> one<S>5100</S> uses<S>5530</S> it lawfully,<S>3545</S>


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realizing<S>3609</S> the fact<S>3778</S> that law<S>3551</S> is not made<S>2749</S> for a righteous<S>1342</S> man,<S>1342</S> but for those who are lawless<S>459</S> and rebellious,<S>506</S> for the ungodly<S>765</S> and sinners,<S>268</S> for the unholy<S>462</S> and profane,<S>952</S> for those who kill<S>3970</S> <S>3389</S> their fathers<S>3970</S> or<S>2532</S> mothers,<S>3389</S> for murderers<S>409</S>


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and immoral<S>4205</S> men<S>4205</S> and homosexuals<S>733</S> and kidnappers<S>405</S> and liars<S>5583</S> and perjurers,<S>1965</S> and whatever<S>1487</S> <S>5100</S> else<S>2087</S> is contrary<S>480</S> to sound<S>5198</S> teaching,<S>1319</S>


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according<S>2596</S> to the glorious<S>1391</S> gospel<S>2098</S> of the blessed<S>3107</S> God,<S>2316</S> with which<S>3739</S> I have been entrusted.<S>4100</S>


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<pb/>I thank<S>5485</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord,<S>2962</S> who has strengthened<S>1743</S> me, because<S>3754</S> He considered<S>2233</S> me faithful,<S>4103</S> putting<S>5087</S> me into service;<S>1248</S>


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even though I was formerly<S>4387</S> a blasphemer<S>989</S> and a persecutor<S>1376</S> and a violent<S>5197</S> aggressor.<S>5197</S> And yet<S>235</S> I was shown<S>1653</S> mercy,<S>1653</S> because<S>3754</S> I acted<S>4160</S> ignorantly<S>50</S> in unbelief;<S>570</S>


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and the grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> was more<S>5250</S> than<S>5250</S> abundant,<S>5250</S> with the faith<S>4102</S> and love<S>26</S> which are [found] in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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It is a trustworthy<S>4103</S> statement,<S>3056</S> deserving<S>514</S> full<S>3956</S> acceptance,<S>594</S> that Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> came<S>2064</S> into the world<S>2889</S> to save<S>4982</S> sinners,<S>268</S> among whom<S>3739</S> I am<S>1510</S> foremost<S>4413</S> [of all.]


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And yet<S>235</S> for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> I found<S>1653</S> mercy,<S>1653</S> in order<S>2443</S> that in me as the foremost,<S>4413</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> might demonstrate<S>1731</S> His perfect<S>537</S> patience,<S>3115</S> as an example<S>5296</S> for those<S>3588</S> who would<S>3195</S> believe<S>4100</S> in Him for eternal<S>166</S> life.<S>2222</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> to the King<S>935</S> eternal,<S>165</S> immortal,<S>862</S> invisible,<S>517</S> the only<S>3441</S> God,<S>2316</S> [be] honor<S>5092</S> and glory<S>1391</S> forever<S>165</S> and ever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>This<S>3778</S> command<S>3852</S> I entrust<S>3908</S> to you, Timothy,<S>5095</S> my son,<S>5043</S> in accordance<S>2596</S> with the prophecies<S>4394</S> previously<S>4254</S> made<S>4254</S> concerning<S>1909</S> you, that by them you may fight<S>4754</S> the good<S>2570</S> fight,<S>4752</S>


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keeping<S>2192</S> faith<S>4102</S> and a good<S>18</S> conscience,<S>4893</S> which<S>3739</S> some<S>5100</S> have rejected<S>683</S> and suffered<S>3489</S> shipwreck<S>3489</S> in regard<S>4012</S> to their faith.<S>4102</S>


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Among these<S>3739</S> are Hymenaeus<S>5211</S> and Alexander,<S>223</S> whom<S>3739</S> I have delivered<S>3860</S> over<S>3860</S> to Satan,<S>4567</S> so<S>2443</S> that they may be taught<S>3811</S> not to blaspheme.<S>987</S>


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<pb/>First<S>4413</S> of all,<S>3956</S> then,<S>3767</S> I urge<S>3870</S> that entreaties<S>1162</S> [and] prayers,<S>4335</S> petitions<S>1783</S> [and] thanksgivings,<S>2169</S> be made<S>4160</S> on behalf<S>5228</S> of all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S>


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for kings<S>935</S> and all<S>3956</S> who are in authority,<S>5247</S> in order<S>2443</S> that we may lead<S>1236</S> a tranquil<S>2263</S> and quiet<S>2272</S> life<S>979</S> in all<S>3956</S> godliness<S>2150</S> and dignity.<S>4587</S>


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This<S>3778</S> is good<S>2570</S> and acceptable<S>587</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of God<S>2316</S> our Savior,<S>4990</S>


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who<S>3739</S> desires<S>2309</S> all<S>3956</S> men<S>444</S> to be saved<S>4982</S> and to come<S>2064</S> to the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the truth.<S>225</S>


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For there is one<S>1520</S> God,<S>2316</S> [and] one<S>1520</S> mediator<S>3316</S> also<S>2532</S> between God<S>2316</S> and men,<S>444</S> [the] man<S>444</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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who gave<S>1325</S> Himself<S>1438</S> as a ransom<S>487</S> for all,<S>3956</S> the testimony<S>3142</S> [borne] at the proper<S>2398</S> time.<S>2540</S>


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And for this<S>3739</S> I was appointed<S>5087</S> a preacher<S>2783</S> and an apostle<S>652</S> (I am telling<S>3004</S> the truth,<S>225</S> I am not lying<S>5574</S>) as a teacher<S>1320</S> of the Gentiles<S>1484</S> in faith<S>4102</S> and truth.<S>225</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> I want<S>1014</S> the men<S>435</S> in every<S>3956</S> place<S>5117</S> to pray,<S>4336</S> lifting<S>1869</S> up holy<S>3741</S> hands,<S>5495</S> without<S>5565</S> wrath<S>3709</S> and dissension.<S>1261</S>


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Likewise,<S>5615</S> [I want] women<S>1135</S> to adorn<S>2885</S> themselves<S>1438</S> with proper<S>2887</S> clothing,<S>2689</S> modestly<S>127</S> and discreetly,<S>4997</S> not with braided<S>4117</S> hair<S>4117</S> and gold<S>5553</S> or<S>2228</S> pearls<S>3135</S> or<S>2228</S> costly<S>4185</S> garments;<S>2441</S>


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but rather<S>235</S> by means<S>1223</S> of good<S>18</S> works,<S>2041</S> as befits<S>4241</S> women<S>1135</S> making<S>1861</S> a claim<S>1861</S> to godliness.<S>2317</S>


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Let a woman<S>1135</S> quietly<S>2271</S> receive<S>3129</S> instruction<S>3129</S> with entire<S>3956</S> submissiveness.<S>5292</S>


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But I do not allow<S>2010</S> a woman<S>1135</S> to teach<S>1321</S> or<S>3761</S> exercise<S>831</S> authority<S>831</S> over<S>831</S> a man,<S>435</S> but to remain<S>1510</S> quiet.<S>2271</S>


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For it was Adam<S>76</S> who was first<S>4413</S> created,<S>4111</S> [and] then<S>1534</S> Eve.<S>2096</S>


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And [it was] not Adam<S>76</S> [who] was deceived,<S>538</S> but the woman<S>1135</S> being quite<S>1818</S> deceived,<S>1818</S> fell<S>1096</S> into transgression.<S>3847</S>


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But [women] shall be preserved<S>4982</S> through<S>1223</S> the bearing<S>5042</S> of children<S>5042</S> if<S>1437</S> they continue<S>3306</S> in faith<S>4102</S> and love<S>26</S> and sanctity<S>38</S> with self-restraint.


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<pb/>It is a trustworthy<S>4103</S> statement:<S>3056</S> if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> aspires<S>3713</S> to the office<S>1984</S> of overseer,<S>1984</S> it is a fine<S>2570</S> work<S>2041</S> he desires<S>1937</S> [to do.]


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<pb/>An overseer,<S>1985</S> then,<S>3767</S> must<S>1163</S> be above<S>423</S> reproach,<S>423</S> the husband<S>435</S> of one<S>1520</S> wife,<S>1135</S> temperate,<S>3524</S> prudent,<S>4998</S> respectable,<S>2887</S> hospitable,<S>5382</S> able<S>1317</S> to teach,<S>1317</S>


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not addicted<S>3943</S> to wine<S>3943</S> or<S>3361</S> pugnacious,<S>4131</S> but gentle,<S>1933</S> uncontentious,<S>269</S> free<S>866</S> from the love<S>866</S> of money.<S>866</S>


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[He must be] one who manages<S>4291</S> his own<S>2398</S> household<S>3624</S> well,<S>2573</S> keeping<S>2192</S> his children<S>5043</S> under<S>1722</S> control<S>5292</S> with all<S>3956</S> dignity<S>4587</S>


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(but if<S>1487</S> a man<S>5100</S> does not know<S>3609</S> how<S>3609</S> to manage<S>4291</S> his own<S>2398</S> household,<S>3624</S> how<S>4459</S> will he take<S>1959</S> care<S>1959</S> of the church<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S>?);


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[and] not a new<S>3504</S> convert,<S>3504</S> lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> he become conceited<S>5187</S> and fall<S>1706</S> into the condemnation<S>2917</S> incurred by the devil.<S>1228</S>


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And he must<S>1163</S> have<S>2192</S> a good<S>2570</S> reputation<S>3141</S> with those<S>3588</S> outside<S>1855</S> [the church,] so<S>2443</S> that he may not fall<S>1706</S> into reproach<S>3680</S> and the snare<S>3803</S> of the devil.<S>1228</S>


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<pb/>Deacons<S>1249</S> likewise<S>5615</S> [must be] men<S>4586</S> of dignity,<S>4586</S> not double-tongued, or<S>3361</S> addicted<S>4337</S> to much<S>4183</S> wine<S>3631</S> or<S>3361</S> fond<S>146</S> of sordid<S>146</S> gain,<S>146</S>


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[but] holding<S>2192</S> to the mystery<S>3466</S> of the faith<S>4102</S> with a clear<S>2513</S> conscience.<S>4893</S>


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And let these<S>3778</S> also<S>2532</S> first<S>4413</S> be tested;<S>1381</S> then<S>1534</S> let them serve<S>1247</S> as deacons<S>1247</S> if they are beyond<S>410</S> reproach.<S>410</S>


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Women<S>1135</S> [must] likewise<S>5615</S> [be] dignified,<S>4586</S> not malicious<S>1228</S> gossips,<S>1228</S> but temperate,<S>3524</S> faithful<S>4103</S> in all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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Let deacons<S>1249</S> be husbands<S>435</S> of [only] one<S>1520</S> wife,<S>1135</S> [and] good<S>2573</S> managers<S>4291</S> of [their] children<S>5043</S> and their own<S>2398</S> households.<S>3624</S>


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For those<S>3588</S> who have served<S>1247</S> well<S>2573</S> as deacons<S>1247</S> obtain<S>4046</S> for themselves<S>1438</S> a high<S>2570</S> standing<S>898</S> and great<S>4183</S> confidence<S>3954</S> in the faith<S>4102</S> that is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>I am writing<S>1125</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> to you, hoping<S>1679</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you before<S>5035</S> long;<S>5035</S>


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but in case<S>1437</S> I am<S>1019</S> delayed,<S>1019</S> [I write] so<S>2443</S> that you may know<S>3609</S> how<S>4459</S> one ought<S>1163</S> to conduct<S>390</S> himself in the household<S>3624</S> of God,<S>2316</S> which<S>3748</S> is the church<S>1577</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God,<S>2316</S> the pillar<S>4769</S> and support<S>1477</S> of the truth.<S>225</S>


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And by common<S>3672</S> confession<S>3672</S> great<S>3173</S> is the mystery<S>3466</S> of godliness:<S>2150</S> <t>He who<S>3739</S> was revealed<S>5319</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S> Was vindicated<S>1344</S> in the Spirit,<S>4151</S> Beheld<S>3708</S> by angels,<S>32</S> Proclaimed<S>2784</S> among<S>1722</S> the nations,<S>1484</S> Believed<S>4100</S> on in the world,<S>2889</S> Taken<S>353</S> up in glory.<S>1391</S></t>


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<pb/>But the Spirit<S>4151</S> explicitly<S>4490</S> says<S>3004</S> that in later<S>5306</S> times<S>2540</S> some<S>5100</S> will fall<S>868</S> away<S>868</S> from the faith,<S>4102</S> paying<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to deceitful<S>4108</S> spirits<S>4151</S> and doctrines<S>1319</S> of demons,<S>1140</S>


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by means<S>1722</S> of the hypocrisy<S>5272</S> of liars<S>5573</S> seared<S>2741</S> in their own<S>2398</S> conscience<S>4893</S> as with a branding<S>2741</S> iron,<S>2741</S>


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[men] who forbid<S>2967</S> marriage<S>1060</S> [and advocate] abstaining<S>568</S> from foods,<S>1033</S> which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> has created<S>2936</S> to be gratefully<S>3326</S> <S>2169</S> shared<S>3336</S> in by those<S>3588</S> who believe<S>4103</S> and know<S>1921</S> the truth.<S>225</S>


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For everything<S>3956</S> created<S>2938</S> by God<S>2316</S> is good,<S>2570</S> and nothing<S>3762</S> is to be rejected,<S>579</S> if it is received<S>2983</S> with gratitude;<S>2169</S>


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for it is sanctified<S>37</S> by means<S>1223</S> of the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> and prayer.<S>1783</S>


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<pb/>In pointing<S>5294</S> out these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> to the brethren,<S>80</S> you will be a good<S>2570</S> servant<S>1249</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> [constantly] nourished<S>1789</S> on the words<S>3056</S> of the faith<S>4102</S> and of the sound<S>2570</S> doctrine<S>1319</S> which<S>3739</S> you have been following.<S>3877</S>


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But have<S>3868</S> nothing<S>3868</S> to do<S>3868</S> with worldly<S>952</S> fables<S>3454</S> fit<S>1126</S> only<S>1126</S> for old<S>1126</S> women.<S>1126</S> On the other<S>1161</S> hand,<S>1161</S> discipline<S>1128</S> yourself<S>4572</S> for the purpose of godliness;<S>2150</S>


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for bodily<S>4984</S> discipline<S>1129</S> is only of little<S>3641</S> profit,<S>5624</S> but godliness<S>2150</S> is profitable<S>5624</S> for all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> since it holds<S>2192</S> promise<S>1860</S> for the present<S>3568</S> life<S>2222</S> and [also] for the [life] to come.<S>3195</S>


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It is a trustworthy<S>4103</S> statement<S>3056</S> deserving<S>514</S> full<S>3956</S> acceptance.<S>594</S>


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For it is for this<S>3778</S> we labor<S>2872</S> and strive,<S>75</S> because<S>3754</S> we have fixed<S>1679</S> our hope<S>1679</S> on the living<S>2198</S> God,<S>2316</S> who<S>3739</S> is the Savior<S>4990</S> of all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S> especially<S>3122</S> of believers.<S>4103</S>


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Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> look<S>2706</S> down<S>2706</S> on your youthfulness,<S>3503</S> but [rather] in speech,<S>3056</S> conduct,<S>391</S> love,<S>26</S> faith<S>4102</S> [and] purity,<S>47</S> show<S>1096</S> yourself an example<S>5179</S> of those<S>3588</S> who believe.<S>4103</S>


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Until<S>2193</S> I come,<S>2064</S> give<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to the [public] reading<S>320</S> [of Scripture,] to exhortation<S>3874</S> and teaching.<S>1319</S>


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Do not neglect<S>272</S> the spiritual<S>5486</S> gift<S>5486</S> within<S>1722</S> you, which<S>3739</S> was bestowed<S>1325</S> upon you through<S>1223</S> prophetic<S>4394</S> utterance<S>4394</S> with the laying<S>1936</S> on of hands<S>5495</S> by the presbytery.<S>4244</S>


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Take<S>3191</S> pains<S>3191</S> with these<S>3778</S> things;<S>3778</S> be [absorbed] in them, so<S>2443</S> that your progress<S>4297</S> may be evident<S>5318</S> to all.<S>3956</S>


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Pay<S>1907</S> close<S>1907</S> attention<S>1907</S> to yourself<S>4572</S> and to your teaching;<S>1319</S> persevere<S>1961</S> in these<S>846</S> things;<S>846</S> for as you do<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> you will insure<S>4982</S> salvation<S>4982</S> both<S>2532</S> for yourself<S>4572</S> and for those<S>3588</S> who hear<S>191</S> you.


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<pb/>Do not sharply<S>1969</S> rebuke<S>1969</S> an older<S>4245</S> man,<S>4245</S> but [rather] appeal<S>3870</S> to [him] as a father,<S>3962</S> [to] the younger<S>3501</S> men<S>3501</S> as brothers,<S>80</S>


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the older<S>4245</S> women<S>4245</S> as mothers,<S>3384</S> [and] the younger<S>3501</S> women<S>3501</S> as sisters,<S>79</S> in all<S>3956</S> purity.<S>47</S>


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but if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> widow<S>5503</S> has<S>2192</S> children<S>5043</S> or<S>2228</S> grandchildren,<S>1549</S> let them first<S>4413</S> learn<S>3129</S> to practice<S>2151</S> piety<S>2151</S> in regard to their own<S>2398</S> family,<S>3624</S> and to make<S>591</S> some return<S>591</S> to their parents;<S>4269</S> for this<S>3778</S> is acceptable<S>587</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> she who is a widow<S>5503</S> indeed,<S>3689</S> and who has been left<S>3443</S> alone<S>3443</S> has fixed<S>1679</S> her hope<S>1679</S> on God,<S>2316</S> and continues<S>4357</S> in entreaties<S>1162</S> and prayers<S>4335</S> night<S>3571</S> and day.<S>2250</S>


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But she who gives<S>4684</S> herself<S>4684</S> to wanton<S>4684</S> pleasure<S>4684</S> is dead<S>2348</S> even while she lives.<S>2198</S>


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Prescribe<S>3853</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> as well,<S>2532</S> so<S>2443</S> that they may be above<S>423</S> reproach.<S>423</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not provide<S>4306</S> for his own,<S>2398</S> and especially<S>3122</S> for those of his household,<S>3609</S> he has denied<S>720</S> the faith,<S>4102</S> and is worse<S>5501</S> than an unbeliever.<S>571</S>


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Let a widow<S>5503</S> be put<S>2639</S> on the list<S>2639</S> only if she is not less<S>1640</S> than sixty<S>1835</S> years<S>2094</S> old, [having been] the wife<S>1135</S> of one<S>1520</S> man,<S>435</S>


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having<S>3140</S> a reputation<S>3140</S> for good<S>2570</S> works;<S>2041</S> [and] if<S>1487</S> she has brought<S>5044</S> up children,<S>5044</S> if<S>1487</S> she has shown<S>3580</S> hospitality<S>3580</S> to strangers,<S>3580</S> if<S>1487</S> she has washed<S>3538</S> the saints' feet,<S>4228</S> if<S>1487</S> she has assisted<S>1884</S> those in distress,<S>2346</S> [and] if<S>1487</S> she has devoted<S>1872</S> herself<S>1872</S> to every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> work.<S>2041</S>


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But refuse<S>3868</S> [to put] younger<S>3501</S> widows<S>5503</S> [on the list], for when<S>3752</S> they feel<S>2691</S> sensual<S>2691</S> desires<S>2691</S> in disregard<S>2691</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> they want<S>2309</S> to get<S>1060</S> married,<S>1060</S>


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[thus] incurring<S>2192</S> condemnation,<S>2917</S> because<S>3754</S> they have set<S>114</S> aside<S>114</S> their previous<S>4413</S> pledge.<S>4102</S>


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And at the same<S>260</S> time<S>260</S> they also<S>2532</S> learn<S>3129</S> [to be] idle,<S>692</S> as they go<S>4022</S> around<S>4022</S> from house<S>3614</S> to house;<S>3614</S> and not merely<S>3441</S> idle,<S>692</S> but also<S>2532</S> gossips<S>5397</S> and busybodies,<S>4021</S> talking<S>2980</S> about things<S>7506</S> not proper<S>7506</S> [to mention.]


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> I want<S>1014</S> younger<S>3501</S> [widows] to get<S>1060</S> married,<S>1060</S> bear<S>5041</S> children,<S>5041</S> keep<S>3616</S> house,<S>3616</S> [and] give<S>1325</S> the enemy<S>480</S> no<S>3367</S> occasion<S>874</S> for reproach;<S>3059</S>


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for some<S>5100</S> have already<S>2235</S> turned<S>1624</S> aside<S>1624</S> to follow<S>3694</S> Satan.<S>4567</S>


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If<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> woman<S>5100</S> who is a believer<S>4103</S> has<S>2192</S> [dependent] widows,<S>5503</S> let her assist<S>1884</S> them, and let not the church<S>1577</S> be burdened,<S>916</S> so<S>2443</S> that it may assist<S>1884</S> those<S>3588</S> who are widows<S>5503</S> indeed.<S>3689</S>


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<pb/>Let the elders<S>4245</S> who rule<S>4291</S> well<S>2573</S> be considered<S>515</S> worthy<S>515</S> of double<S>1362</S> honor,<S>5092</S> especially<S>3122</S> those<S>3588</S> who work<S>2872</S> hard<S>2872</S> at preaching<S>3056</S> and teaching.<S>1319</S>


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For the Scripture<S>1124</S> says,<S>3004</S> "You shall not muzzle<S>5392</S> the ox<S>1016</S> while he is threshing,<S>248</S>" and "The laborer<S>2040</S> is worthy<S>514</S> of his wages.<S>3408</S>"


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Do not receive<S>3858</S> an accusation<S>2724</S> against<S>2596</S> an elder<S>4245</S> except<S>1622</S> <S>1508</S> on the basis<S>1909</S> of two<S>1417</S> or<S>2228</S> three<S>5140</S> witnesses.<S>3144</S>


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Those<S>3588</S> who continue in sin,<S>264</S> rebuke<S>1651</S> in the presence<S>1799</S> of all,<S>3956</S> so<S>2443</S> that the rest<S>3062</S> also<S>2532</S> may be fearful<S>5401</S> [of sinning.]


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I solemnly<S>1263</S> charge<S>1263</S> you in the presence<S>1799</S> of God<S>2316</S> and of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> and of [His] chosen<S>1588</S> angels,<S>32</S> to maintain<S>5442</S> these<S>3778</S> [principles] without<S>5565</S> bias,<S>4299</S> doing<S>4160</S> nothing<S>3367</S> in a [spirit of] partiality.<S>4346</S>


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Do not lay<S>2007</S> hands<S>5495</S> upon anyone<S>3367</S> [too] hastily<S>5030</S> and thus<S>3366</S> share<S>2841</S> [responsibility for] the sins<S>266</S> of others;<S>245</S> keep<S>5083</S> yourself<S>4572</S> free<S>53</S> from sin.<S>53</S>


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No<S>3371</S> longer<S>3371</S> drink<S>5202</S> water<S>5202</S> [exclusively,] but use<S>5530</S> a little<S>3641</S> wine<S>3631</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of your stomach<S>4751</S> and your frequent<S>4437</S> ailments.<S>769</S>


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<pb/>The sins<S>266</S> of some<S>5100</S> men<S>444</S> are quite<S>4271</S> evident,<S>4271</S> going<S>4254</S> before<S>4254</S> them to judgment;<S>2920</S> for others,<S>5100</S> their [sins] follow<S>1872</S> after.<S>1872</S>


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Likewise<S>5615</S> also,<S>2532</S> deeds<S>2041</S> that are good<S>2570</S> are quite<S>4271</S> evident,<S>4271</S> and those<S>3588</S> which are otherwise<S>247</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> be concealed.<S>2928</S>


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<pb/>Let all<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> are under<S>5259</S> the yoke<S>2218</S> as slaves<S>1401</S> regard<S>2233</S> their own<S>2398</S> masters<S>1203</S> as worthy<S>514</S> of all<S>3956</S> honor<S>5092</S> so<S>2443</S> that the name<S>3686</S> of God<S>2316</S> and [our] doctrine<S>1319</S> may not be spoken<S>987</S> against.<S>987</S>


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And let those<S>3588</S> who have<S>2192</S> believers<S>4103</S> as their masters<S>1203</S> not be disrespectful<S>2706</S> to them because<S>3754</S> they are brethren,<S>80</S> but let them serve<S>1398</S> them all<S>3123</S> the more,<S>3123</S> because<S>3754</S> those<S>3588</S> who partake<S>482</S> of the benefit<S>2108</S> are believers<S>4103</S> and beloved.<S>27</S> Teach<S>1321</S> and preach<S>3870</S> these<S>3778</S> [principles.]


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> advocates<S>2085</S> a different<S>2085</S> doctrine,<S>2085</S> and does not agree<S>4334</S> with sound<S>5198</S> words,<S>3056</S> those<S>3588</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and with the doctrine<S>1319</S> conforming<S>2596</S> to godliness,<S>2150</S>


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he is conceited<S>5187</S> [and] understands<S>1987</S> nothing;<S>3367</S> but he has<S>3552</S> a morbid<S>3552</S> interest<S>3552</S> in controversial<S>2214</S> questions<S>2214</S> and disputes<S>3055</S> about<S>3055</S> words,<S>3055</S> out of which<S>3739</S> arise<S>1096</S> envy,<S>5355</S> strife,<S>2054</S> abusive<S>988</S> language,<S>988</S> evil<S>4190</S> suspicions,<S>5283</S>


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and constant<S>1275</S> friction<S>1275</S> between men<S>444</S> of depraved<S>1311</S> mind<S>3563</S> and deprived<S>650</S> of the truth,<S>225</S> who suppose<S>3543</S> that godliness<S>2150</S> is a means<S>4200</S> of gain.<S>4200</S>


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But godliness<S>2150</S> [actually] is a means<S>4200</S> of great<S>3173</S> gain,<S>4200</S> when accompanied<S>3326</S> by contentment.<S>841</S>


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For we have brought<S>1533</S> nothing<S>3762</S> into the world,<S>2889</S> so<S>3754</S> we cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3761</S> take<S>1627</S> anything<S>5100</S> out of it either.<S>3761</S>


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And if we have<S>2192</S> food<S>1305</S> and covering,<S>4629</S> with these<S>3778</S> we shall be content.<S>714</S>


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But those<S>3588</S> who want<S>1014</S> to get<S>4147</S> rich<S>4147</S> fall<S>1706</S> into temptation<S>3986</S> and a snare<S>3803</S> and many<S>4183</S> foolish<S>453</S> and harmful<S>983</S> desires<S>1939</S> which<S>3748</S> plunge<S>1036</S> men<S>444</S> into ruin<S>3639</S> and destruction.<S>684</S>


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For the love<S>5365</S> of money<S>5365</S> is a root<S>4491</S> of all<S>3956</S> sorts of evil,<S>2556</S> and some<S>5100</S> by longing<S>3713</S> for it have wandered<S>635</S> away<S>635</S> from the faith,<S>4102</S> and pierced<S>4044</S> themselves<S>1438</S> with many<S>4183</S> a pang.<S>3601</S>


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<pb/>But flee<S>5343</S> from these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> you man<S>444</S> of God;<S>2316</S> and pursue<S>1377</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> godliness,<S>2150</S> faith,<S>4102</S> love,<S>26</S> perseverance<S>5281</S> [and] gentleness.<S>4239</S>


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Fight<S>75</S> the good<S>2570</S> fight<S>73</S> of faith;<S>4102</S> take<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of the eternal<S>166</S> life<S>2222</S> to which<S>3739</S> you were called,<S>2564</S> and you made<S>3670</S> the good<S>2570</S> confession<S>3671</S> in the presence<S>1799</S> of many<S>4183</S> witnesses.<S>3144</S>


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I charge<S>3853</S> you in the presence<S>1799</S> of God,<S>2316</S> who gives<S>2225</S> life<S>2225</S> to all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who testified<S>3140</S> the good<S>2570</S> confession<S>3671</S> before<S>1909</S> Pontius<S>4194</S> Pilate,<S>4091</S>


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that you keep<S>5083</S> the commandment<S>1785</S> without<S>784</S> <S>423</S> stain<S>784</S> or reproach<S>423</S> until<S>3360</S> the appearing<S>2015</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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which<S>3739</S> He will bring<S>1166</S> about at the proper<S>2398</S> time<S>2540</S> – He who is the blessed<S>3107</S> and only<S>3441</S> Sovereign,<S>1413</S> the King<S>935</S> of kings<S>936</S> and Lord<S>2962</S> of lords;<S>2961</S>


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who alone<S>3441</S> possesses<S>2192</S> immortality<S>110</S> and dwells<S>3611</S> in unapproachable<S>676</S> light;<S>5457</S> whom<S>3739</S> no<S>3762</S> man<S>444</S> has seen<S>3708</S> or<S>3761</S> can<S>1410</S> see.<S>3708</S> To Him [be] honor<S>5092</S> and eternal<S>166</S> dominion!<S>2904</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>Instruct<S>3853</S> those<S>3588</S> who are rich<S>4145</S> in this<S>3588</S> present<S>3568</S> world<S>165</S> not to be conceited<S>5309</S> or<S>3366</S> to fix<S>1679</S> their hope<S>1679</S> on the uncertainty<S>83</S> of riches,<S>4149</S> but on God,<S>2316</S> who richly<S>4146</S> supplies<S>3930</S> us with all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to enjoy.<S>619</S>


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[Instruct them] to do<S>14</S> good,<S>14</S> to be rich<S>4147</S> in good<S>2570</S> works,<S>2041</S> to be generous<S>2130</S> and ready<S>2843</S> to share,<S>2843</S>


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storing<S>597</S> up for themselves<S>1438</S> the treasure<S>597</S> of a good<S>2570</S> foundation<S>2310</S> for the future,<S>3195</S> so<S>2443</S> that they may take<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of that which is life<S>2222</S> indeed.<S>3689</S>


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<pb/>O<S>5599</S> Timothy,<S>5095</S> guard<S>5442</S> what<S>3866</S> has been entrusted<S>3866</S> to you, avoiding<S>1624</S> worldly<S>952</S> [and] empty<S>2757</S> chatter<S>2757</S> [and] the opposing<S>477</S> arguments<S>477</S> of what<S>5581</S> is falsely<S>5581</S> called<S>5581</S> "knowledge<S>1108</S>" –


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<pb/>which<S>3739</S> some<S>5100</S> have professed<S>1861</S> and thus gone<S>795</S> astray<S>795</S> from the faith.<S>4102</S> Grace<S>5485</S> be with you.


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> according<S>2596</S> to the promise<S>1860</S> of life<S>2222</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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to Timothy,<S>5095</S> my beloved<S>27</S> son:<S>5043</S> Grace,<S>5485</S> mercy<S>1656</S> [and] peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>I thank<S>5485</S> God,<S>2316</S> whom<S>3739</S> I serve<S>3000</S> with a clear<S>2513</S> conscience<S>4893</S> the way my forefathers<S>4269</S> did, as I constantly<S>88</S> remember<S>2192</S> <S>3417</S> you in my prayers<S>1162</S> night<S>3571</S> and day,<S>2250</S>


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longing<S>1971</S> to see<S>3708</S> you, even as I recall<S>3403</S> your tears,<S>1144</S> so<S>2443</S> that I may be filled<S>4137</S> with joy.<S>5479</S>


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For I am mindful<S>5280</S> of the sincere<S>505</S> faith<S>4102</S> within<S>1722</S> you, which<S>3748</S> first<S>4413</S> dwelt<S>1774</S> in your grandmother<S>3125</S> Lois,<S>3090</S> and your mother<S>3384</S> Eunice,<S>2131</S> and I am sure<S>3982</S> that [it is] in you as well.<S>2532</S>


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And for this<S>3739</S> reason<S>156</S> I remind<S>363</S> you to kindle<S>329</S> afresh<S>329</S> the gift<S>5486</S> of God<S>2316</S> which<S>3739</S> is in you through<S>1223</S> the laying<S>1936</S> on of my hands.<S>5495</S>


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For God<S>2316</S> has not given<S>1325</S> us a spirit<S>4151</S> of timidity,<S>1167</S> but of power<S>1411</S> and love<S>26</S> and discipline.<S>4995</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> do not be ashamed<S>1870</S> of the testimony<S>3142</S> of our Lord,<S>2962</S> or<S>3366</S> of me His prisoner;<S>1198</S> but join<S>4777</S> with [me] in suffering<S>4777</S> for the gospel<S>2098</S> according<S>2596</S> to the power<S>1411</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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who has saved<S>4982</S> us, and called<S>2564</S> us with a holy<S>40</S> calling,<S>2821</S> not according<S>2596</S> to our works,<S>2041</S> but according<S>2596</S> to His own<S>2398</S> purpose<S>4286</S> and grace<S>5485</S> which was granted<S>1325</S> us in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> from all<S>5550</S> eternity,<S>166</S>


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but now<S>3568</S> has been revealed<S>5319</S> by the appearing<S>2015</S> of our Savior<S>4990</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who abolished<S>2673</S> death,<S>2288</S> and brought<S>5461</S> life<S>2222</S> and immortality<S>861</S> to light<S>5461</S> through<S>1223</S> the gospel,<S>2098</S>


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for which<S>3739</S> I was appointed<S>5087</S> a preacher<S>2783</S> and an apostle<S>652</S> and a teacher.<S>1320</S>


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For this<S>3739</S> reason<S>156</S> I also<S>2532</S> suffer<S>3958</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> but I am<S>1870</S> not ashamed;<S>1870</S> for I know<S>3609</S> whom<S>3739</S> I have believed<S>4100</S> and I am convinced<S>3982</S> that He is able<S>1415</S> to guard<S>5442</S> what<S>3866</S> I have entrusted<S>3866</S> to Him until<S>1519</S> that day.<S>2250</S>


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<pb/>Retain<S>2192</S> the standard<S>5296</S> of sound<S>5198</S> words<S>3056</S> which<S>3739</S> you have heard<S>191</S> from me, in the faith<S>4102</S> and love<S>26</S> which are in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Guard,<S>5442</S> through<S>1223</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> who dwells<S>1774</S> in us, the treasure<S>2570</S> <S>3866</S> which has been entrusted<S>3866</S> to [you.]


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<pb/>You are aware<S>3609</S> of the fact<S>3778</S> that all<S>3956</S> who are in Asia<S>773</S> turned<S>654</S> away<S>654</S> from me, among whom<S>3739</S> are Phygelus<S>5436</S> and Hermogenes.<S>2061</S>


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The Lord<S>2962</S> grant<S>1325</S> mercy<S>1656</S> to the house<S>3624</S> of Onesiphorus<S>3683</S> for he often<S>4178</S> refreshed<S>404</S> me, and was not ashamed<S>1870</S> of my chains;<S>254</S>


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but when he was in Rome,<S>4516</S> he eagerly<S>4709</S> searched<S>2212</S> for me, and found<S>2147</S> me –


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the Lord<S>2962</S> grant<S>1325</S> to him to find<S>2147</S> mercy<S>1656</S> from the Lord<S>2962</S> on that day<S>2250</S> – and you know<S>1097</S> very<S>957</S> well<S>957</S> what<S>3745</S> services<S>1247</S> he rendered<S>1247</S> at Ephesus.<S>2181</S>


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<pb/>You therefore,<S>3767</S> my son,<S>5043</S> be strong<S>1743</S> in the grace<S>5485</S> that is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And the things which<S>3739</S> you have heard<S>191</S> from me in the presence<S>1223</S> of many<S>4183</S> witnesses,<S>3144</S> these<S>3778</S> entrust<S>3908</S> to faithful<S>4103</S> men,<S>444</S> who<S>3748</S> will be able<S>2425</S> to teach<S>1321</S> others<S>2087</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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Suffer<S>4777</S> hardship<S>4777</S> with [me,] as a good<S>2570</S> soldier<S>4757</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>No<S>3762</S> soldier<S>4754</S> in active<S>4754</S> service<S>4754</S> entangles<S>1707</S> himself in the affairs<S>4230</S> of everyday<S>979</S> life,<S>979</S> so<S>2443</S> that he may please<S>700</S> the one who enlisted<S>4758</S> him as a soldier.<S>4758</S>


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And also<S>2532</S> if<S>1437</S> anyone<S>5100</S> competes<S>118</S> as an athlete,<S>118</S> he does not win<S>4737</S> the prize<S>4737</S> unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> he competes<S>118</S> according to the rules.<S>3545</S>


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The hard-working farmer<S>1092</S> ought<S>1163</S> to be the first<S>4413</S> to receive<S>3335</S> his share<S>3335</S> of the crops.<S>2590</S>


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Consider<S>3539</S> what<S>3739</S> I say,<S>3004</S> for the Lord<S>2962</S> will give<S>1325</S> you understanding<S>4907</S> in everything.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Remember<S>3421</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> risen<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> descendant<S>4690</S> of David,<S>7035</S> according<S>2596</S> to my gospel,<S>2098</S>


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for which<S>3739</S> I suffer<S>2553</S> hardship<S>2553</S> even<S>3360</S> to imprisonment<S>1199</S> as a criminal;<S>2557</S> but the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> is not imprisoned.<S>1210</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> I endure<S>5278</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of those<S>3588</S> who are chosen,<S>1588</S> that they also<S>2532</S> may obtain<S>5177</S> the salvation<S>4991</S> which is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> [and] with [it] eternal<S>166</S> glory.<S>1391</S>


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It is a trustworthy<S>4103</S> statement:<S>3056</S> <t>For if<S>1487</S> we died<S>4880</S> with Him, we shall also<S>2532</S> live<S>4800</S> with Him;</t>


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<t>If<S>1487</S> we endure,<S>5278</S> we shall also<S>2532</S> reign<S>4821</S> with Him; If<S>1487</S> we deny<S>720</S> Him, He also<S>2548</S> will deny<S>720</S> us;</t>


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<t>If<S>1487</S> we are faithless,<S>569</S> He remains<S>3306</S> faithful;<S>4103</S> for He cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> deny<S>720</S> Himself.<S>1438</S></t>


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<pb/>Remind<S>5279</S> [them] of these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> and solemnly<S>1263</S> charge<S>1263</S> [them] in the presence<S>1799</S> of God<S>2316</S> not to wrangle<S>3054</S> about<S>3054</S> words,<S>3054</S> which is useless,<S>3762</S> <S>5539</S> [and leads] to the ruin<S>2692</S> of the hearers.<S>191</S>


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<pb/>Be diligent<S>4704</S> to present<S>3936</S> yourself<S>4572</S> approved<S>1384</S> to God<S>2316</S> as a workman<S>2040</S> who does not need<S>422</S> to be ashamed,<S>422</S> handling<S>3718</S> accurately<S>3718</S> the word<S>3056</S> of truth.<S>225</S>


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But avoid<S>4026</S> worldly<S>952</S> [and] empty<S>2757</S> chatter,<S>2757</S> for it will lead<S>4298</S> to further<S>4183</S> ungodliness,<S>763</S>


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and their talk<S>3056</S> will spread<S>3542</S> like<S>5613</S> gangrene.<S>1044</S> Among them are Hymenaeus<S>5211</S> and Philetus,<S>5372</S>


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[men] who<S>3748</S> have gone<S>795</S> astray<S>795</S> from the truth<S>225</S> saying<S>3004</S> that the resurrection<S>386</S> has already<S>2235</S> taken<S>1096</S> place,<S>1096</S> and thus they upset<S>396</S> the faith<S>4102</S> of some.<S>5100</S>


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Nevertheless,<S>3305</S> the firm<S>4731</S> foundation<S>2310</S> of God<S>2316</S> stands,<S>2476</S> having<S>2192</S> this<S>3778</S> seal,<S>4973</S> "The Lord<S>2962</S> knows<S>1097</S> those<S>3588</S> who are His," and, "Let everyone<S>3956</S> who names<S>3687</S> the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> abstain<S>868</S> from wickedness.<S>93</S>"


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Now<S>1161</S> in a large<S>3173</S> house<S>3614</S> there are not only<S>3440</S> gold<S>5552</S> and silver<S>693</S> vessels,<S>4632</S> but also<S>2532</S> vessels of wood<S>3585</S> and of earthenware,<S>3749</S> and some<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> to honor<S>5092</S> and some<S>3739</S> to dishonor.<S>819</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> if<S>1437</S> a man<S>5100</S> cleanses<S>1571</S> himself<S>1438</S> from these<S>3778</S> [things], he will be a vessel<S>4632</S> for honor,<S>5092</S> sanctified,<S>37</S> useful<S>2173</S> to the Master,<S>1203</S> prepared<S>2090</S> for every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> work.<S>2041</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> flee<S>5343</S> from youthful<S>3512</S> lusts,<S>1939</S> and pursue<S>1377</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> faith,<S>4102</S> love<S>26</S> [and] peace,<S>1515</S> with those<S>3588</S> who call<S>1941</S> on the Lord<S>2962</S> from a pure<S>2513</S> heart.<S>2588</S>


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But refuse<S>3868</S> foolish<S>3474</S> and ignorant<S>521</S> speculations,<S>2214</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that they produce<S>1080</S> quarrels.<S>3163</S>


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And the Lord's bond-servant must<S>1163</S> not be quarrelsome,<S>3164</S> but be kind<S>2261</S> to all,<S>3956</S> able<S>1317</S> to teach,<S>1317</S> patient<S>420</S> when<S>420</S> wronged,<S>420</S>


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with gentleness<S>4240</S> correcting<S>3811</S> those<S>3588</S> who are in opposition,<S>475</S> if<S>3379</S> perhaps<S>3379</S> God<S>2316</S> may grant<S>1325</S> them repentance<S>3341</S> leading<S>1519</S> to the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the truth,<S>225</S>


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and they may come<S>366</S> to their senses<S>366</S> [and escape] from the snare<S>3803</S> of the devil,<S>1228</S> having been held<S>2221</S> captive<S>2221</S> by him to do his will.<S>2307</S>


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<pb/>But realize<S>1097</S> this,<S>3778</S> that in the last<S>2078</S> days<S>2250</S> difficult<S>5467</S> times<S>2540</S> will come.<S>1764</S>


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For men<S>444</S> will be lovers<S>5367</S> of self,<S>5367</S> lovers<S>5366</S> of money,<S>5366</S> boastful,<S>213</S> arrogant,<S>5244</S> revilers,<S>989</S> disobedient<S>545</S> to parents,<S>1118</S> ungrateful,<S>884</S> unholy,<S>462</S>


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unloving,<S>794</S> irreconcilable,<S>786</S> malicious<S>1228</S> gossips,<S>1228</S> without<S>193</S> self-control, brutal,<S>434</S> haters<S>865</S> of good,<S>865</S>


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treacherous,<S>4273</S> reckless,<S>4312</S> conceited,<S>5187</S> lovers<S>5369</S> of pleasure<S>5369</S> rather<S>3123</S> than<S>2228</S> lovers<S>5377</S> of God;<S>5377</S>


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holding<S>2192</S> to a form<S>3446</S> of godliness,<S>2150</S> although they have denied<S>720</S> its power;<S>1411</S> and avoid<S>665</S> such men as these.<S>3778</S>


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For among<S>1537</S> them are those<S>3588</S> who enter<S>1746</S> into households<S>3614</S> and captivate<S>163</S> weak<S>1133</S> women<S>1133</S> weighed<S>4987</S> down<S>4987</S> with sins,<S>266</S> led<S>71</S> on by various<S>4164</S> impulses,<S>1939</S>


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always<S>3842</S> learning<S>3129</S> and never<S>3368</S> able<S>1410</S> to come<S>2064</S> to the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the truth.<S>225</S>


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And just<S>3739</S> <S>5158</S> as Jannes<S>2389</S> and Jambres<S>2387</S> opposed<S>436</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> so<S>3779</S> these<S>3778</S> [men<S>444</S>] also<S>2532</S> oppose<S>436</S> the truth,<S>225</S> men of depraved<S>2704</S> mind,<S>3563</S> rejected<S>96</S> as regards<S>4012</S> the faith.<S>4102</S>


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But they will not make<S>4298</S> further<S>1909</S> <S>4183</S> progress;<S>4298</S> for their folly<S>454</S> will be obvious<S>1552</S> to all,<S>3956</S> as also<S>2532</S> that of those<S>1565</S> [two] came<S>1096</S> to be.


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<pb/>But you followed<S>3877</S> my teaching,<S>1319</S> conduct,<S>72</S> purpose,<S>4286</S> faith,<S>4102</S> patience,<S>3115</S> love,<S>26</S> perseverance,<S>5281</S>


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persecutions,<S>1375</S> [and] sufferings,<S>3804</S> such<S>3634</S> as happened<S>1096</S> to me at Antioch,<S>490</S> at Iconium<S>2430</S> [and] at Lystra;<S>3082</S> what<S>3634</S> persecutions<S>1375</S> I endured,<S>5297</S> and out of them all<S>3956</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> delivered<S>4506</S> me!


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And indeed,<S>2532</S> all<S>3956</S> who desire<S>2309</S> to live<S>2198</S> godly<S>2153</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> will be persecuted.<S>1377</S>


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But evil<S>4190</S> men<S>444</S> and impostors<S>1114</S> will proceed<S>4298</S> [from bad] to worse,<S>5501</S> deceiving<S>4105</S> and being deceived.<S>4105</S>


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You, however,<S>1161</S> continue<S>3306</S> in the things<S>3739</S> you have learned<S>3129</S> and become convinced<S>4104</S> of, knowing<S>3609</S> from whom<S>5101</S> you have learned<S>3129</S> [them];


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and that from childhood<S>1025</S> you have known<S>3609</S> the sacred<S>2413</S> writings<S>1121</S> which are able<S>1410</S> to give<S>4679</S> you the wisdom<S>4679</S> that leads<S>1519</S> to salvation<S>4991</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> which is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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All<S>3956</S> Scripture<S>1124</S> is inspired<S>2315</S> by God<S>2315</S> and profitable<S>5624</S> for teaching,<S>1319</S> for reproof,<S>7064</S> for correction,<S>1882</S> for training<S>3809</S> in righteousness;<S>1343</S>


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that the man<S>444</S> of God<S>2316</S> may be adequate,<S>739</S> equipped<S>1822</S> for every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> work.<S>2041</S>


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<pb/>I solemnly<S>1263</S> charge<S>1263</S> [you] in the presence<S>1799</S> of God<S>2316</S> and of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who is to judge<S>2919</S> the living<S>2198</S> and the dead,<S>3498</S> and by His appearing<S>2015</S> and His kingdom: <S>932</S>


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preach<S>2784</S> the word;<S>3056</S> be ready<S>2186</S> in season<S>2122</S> [and] out of season;<S>171</S> reprove,<S>1651</S> rebuke,<S>2008</S> exhort,<S>3870</S> with great<S>3956</S> patience<S>3115</S> and instruction.<S>1322</S>


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For the time<S>2540</S> will come<S>1510</S> when<S>3753</S> they will not endure<S>430</S> sound<S>5198</S> doctrine;<S>1319</S> but [wanting] to have their ears<S>189</S> tickled,<S>2833</S> they will accumulate<S>2002</S> for themselves<S>1438</S> teachers<S>1320</S> in accordance<S>2596</S> to their own<S>2398</S> desires;<S>1939</S>


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and will turn<S>654</S> away<S>654</S> their ears<S>189</S> from the truth,<S>225</S> and will turn<S>1624</S> aside<S>1624</S> to myths.<S>3454</S>


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But you, be sober<S>3525</S> in all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> endure<S>2553</S> hardship,<S>2553</S> do<S>4160</S> the work<S>2041</S> of an evangelist,<S>2099</S> fulfill<S>4135</S> your ministry.<S>1248</S>


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<pb/>For I am already<S>2235</S> being poured<S>4689</S> out as a drink<S>4689</S> offering,<S>4689</S> and the time<S>2540</S> of my departure<S>359</S> has come.<S>2186</S>


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I have fought<S>75</S> the good<S>2570</S> fight,<S>73</S> I have finished<S>5055</S> the course,<S>1408</S> I have kept<S>5083</S> the faith;<S>4102</S>


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in the future<S>3062</S> there is laid<S>606</S> up for me the crown<S>4735</S> of righteousness,<S>1343</S> which<S>3739</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> the righteous<S>1342</S> Judge,<S>2923</S> will award<S>591</S> to me on that day;<S>2250</S> and not only<S>3440</S> to me, but also<S>2532</S> to all<S>3956</S> who have loved<S>25</S> His appearing.<S>2015</S>


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for Demas,<S>1214</S> having loved<S>25</S> this<S>3588</S> present<S>3568</S> world,<S>165</S> has deserted<S>1459</S> me and gone<S>4198</S> to Thessalonica;<S>2332</S> Crescens<S>2913</S> [has gone] to Galatia,<S>1053</S> Titus<S>5103</S> to Dalmatia.<S>1149</S>


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Only<S>3441</S> Luke<S>3065</S> is with me. Pick<S>353</S> up Mark<S>3138</S> and bring<S>71</S> him with you, for he is useful<S>2173</S> to me for service.<S>1248</S>


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When you come<S>2064</S> bring<S>5342</S> the cloak<S>5315</S> which<S>3739</S> I left<S>620</S> at Troas<S>5174</S> with Carpus,<S>2591</S> and the books,<S>975</S> especially<S>3122</S> the parchments.<S>3200</S>


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Alexander<S>223</S> the coppersmith<S>5471</S> did<S>1731</S> me much<S>4183</S> harm;<S>2556</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> will repay<S>591</S> him according<S>2596</S> to his deeds.<S>2041</S>


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Be on guard<S>5442</S> against him yourself,<S>4771</S> for he vigorously<S>3029</S> opposed<S>436</S> our teaching.<S>3056</S>


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<pb/>At my first<S>4413</S> defense<S>627</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> supported<S>3854</S> me, but all<S>3956</S> deserted<S>1459</S> me; may it not be counted<S>3049</S> against them.


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But the Lord<S>2962</S> stood<S>3936</S> with me, and strengthened<S>1743</S> me, in order<S>2443</S> that through<S>1223</S> me the proclamation<S>2782</S> might be fully<S>4135</S> accomplished,<S>4135</S> and that all<S>3956</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> might hear;<S>191</S> and I was delivered<S>4506</S> out of the lion's mouth.<S>4750</S>


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The Lord<S>2962</S> will deliver<S>4506</S> me from every<S>3956</S> evil<S>4190</S> deed,<S>2041</S> and will bring<S>4982</S> me safely<S>4982</S> to His heavenly<S>2032</S> kingdom;<S>932</S> to Him [be] the glory<S>1391</S> forever<S>165</S> and ever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>Greet<S>782</S> Prisca<S>4251</S> and Aquila,<S>207</S> and the household<S>3624</S> of Onesiphorus.<S>3683</S>


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Erastus<S>2037</S> remained<S>3306</S> at Corinth,<S>2882</S> but Trophimus<S>5161</S> I left<S>620</S> sick<S>770</S> at Miletus.<S>3399</S>


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Make<S>4704</S> every<S>4704</S> effort<S>4704</S> to come<S>2064</S> before<S>4253</S> winter.<S>5494</S> Eubulus<S>2103</S> greets<S>782</S> you, also<S>2532</S> Pudens<S>4227</S> and Linus<S>3044</S> and Claudia<S>2803</S> and all<S>3956</S> the brethren.<S>80</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> a bond-servant of God,<S>2316</S> and an apostle<S>652</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> for the faith<S>4102</S> of those chosen<S>1588</S> of God<S>2316</S> and the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the truth<S>225</S> which is according<S>2596</S> to godliness,<S>2150</S>


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in the hope<S>1680</S> of eternal<S>166</S> life,<S>2222</S> which<S>3739</S> God,<S>2316</S> who<S>893</S> cannot<S>893</S> lie,<S>893</S> promised<S>1861</S> long<S>5550</S> ages<S>5550</S> ago,<S>4253</S>


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but at the proper<S>2398</S> time<S>2540</S> manifested,<S>5319</S> [even] His word,<S>3056</S> in the proclamation<S>2782</S> with which<S>3739</S> I was entrusted<S>4100</S> according<S>2596</S> to the commandment<S>2003</S> of God<S>2316</S> our Savior;<S>4990</S>


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to Titus,<S>5103</S> my true<S>1103</S> child<S>5043</S> in a common<S>2839</S> faith:<S>4102</S> Grace<S>5485</S> and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> the Father<S>3962</S> and Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Savior.<S>4990</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>5484</S> I left<S>620</S> you in Crete,<S>2914</S> that you might set<S>1930</S> in order<S>1930</S> what remains,<S>3007</S> and appoint<S>2525</S> elders<S>4245</S> in every<S>2596</S> city<S>4172</S> as I directed<S>1299</S> you,


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<pb/>[namely,] if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> be above<S>410</S> reproach,<S>410</S> the husband<S>435</S> of one<S>1520</S> wife,<S>1135</S> having<S>2192</S> children<S>5043</S> who<S>4103</S> believe,<S>4103</S> not accused<S>2724</S> of dissipation<S>810</S> or<S>2228</S> rebellion.<S>506</S>


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For the overseer<S>1985</S> must<S>1163</S> be above<S>410</S> reproach<S>410</S> as God's steward,<S>3623</S> not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted<S>3943</S> to wine,<S>3943</S> not pugnacious,<S>4131</S> not fond<S>146</S> of sordid<S>146</S> gain,<S>146</S>


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but hospitable,<S>5382</S> loving<S>5358</S> what<S>5358</S> is good,<S>5358</S> sensible,<S>4998</S> just,<S>1342</S> devout,<S>3741</S> self-controlled,


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holding<S>472</S> fast<S>472</S> the faithful<S>4103</S> word<S>3056</S> which is in accordance<S>2596</S> with the teaching,<S>1322</S> that he may be able<S>1415</S> both<S>2532</S> to exhort<S>3870</S> in sound<S>5198</S> doctrine<S>1319</S> and to refute<S>1651</S> those<S>3588</S> who contradict.<S>483</S>


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<pb/>For there are many<S>4183</S> rebellious<S>506</S> men,<S>506</S> empty<S>3151</S> talkers<S>3151</S> and deceivers,<S>5423</S> especially<S>3122</S> those<S>3588</S> of the circumcision,<S>4061</S>


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who<S>3739</S> must<S>1163</S> be silenced<S>1993</S> because<S>3748</S> they are upsetting<S>396</S> whole<S>3650</S> families,<S>3624</S> teaching<S>1321</S> things<S>3739</S> they should<S>1163</S> not [teach], for the sake<S>5484</S> of sordid<S>150</S> gain.<S>2771</S>


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One<S>5100</S> of themselves,<S>846</S> a prophet<S>4396</S> of their own,<S>2398</S> said,<S>3004</S> "Cretans<S>2912</S> are always<S>104</S> liars,<S>5583</S> evil<S>2556</S> beasts,<S>2342</S> lazy<S>692</S> gluttons.<S>1064</S>"


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This<S>3778</S> testimony<S>3141</S> is true.<S>227</S> For this<S>3739</S> cause<S>156</S> reprove<S>1651</S> them severely<S>664</S> that they may be sound<S>5198</S> in the faith,<S>4102</S>


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not paying<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to Jewish<S>2451</S> myths<S>3454</S> and commandments<S>1785</S> of men<S>444</S> who turn<S>654</S> away<S>654</S> from the truth.<S>225</S>


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To the pure,<S>2513</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are pure;<S>2513</S> but to those<S>3588</S> who are defiled<S>3392</S> and unbelieving,<S>571</S> nothing<S>3762</S> is pure,<S>2513</S> but both<S>2532</S> their mind<S>3563</S> and their conscience<S>4893</S> are defiled.<S>3392</S>


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They profess<S>3670</S> to know<S>3609</S> God,<S>2316</S> but by [their] deeds<S>2041</S> they deny<S>720</S> [Him], being<S>1510</S> detestable<S>947</S> and disobedient,<S>545</S> and worthless<S>96</S> for any<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> deed.<S>2041</S>


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<pb/>But as for you, speak<S>2980</S> the things which<S>3739</S> are fitting<S>4241</S> for sound<S>5198</S> doctrine.<S>1319</S>


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Older<S>4246</S> men<S>4246</S> are to be temperate,<S>3524</S> dignified,<S>4586</S> sensible,<S>4998</S> sound<S>5198</S> in faith,<S>4102</S> in love,<S>26</S> in perseverance.<S>5281</S>


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Older<S>4247</S> women<S>4247</S> likewise<S>5615</S> are to be reverent<S>2412</S> in their behavior,<S>2688</S> not malicious<S>1228</S> gossips,<S>1228</S> nor<S>3366</S> enslaved<S>1402</S> to much<S>4183</S> wine,<S>3631</S> teaching<S>2567</S> what<S>2567</S> is good,<S>2567</S>


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that they may encourage<S>4994</S> the young<S>3501</S> women<S>3501</S> to love<S>5362</S> their husbands,<S>5362</S> to love<S>5388</S> their children,<S>5388</S>


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[to be] sensible,<S>4998</S> pure,<S>53</S> workers<S>3626</S> at home,<S>3626</S> kind,<S>18</S> being subject<S>5293</S> to their own<S>2398</S> husbands,<S>435</S> that the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> may not be dishonored.<S>987</S>


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in all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> show<S>3930</S> yourself<S>4572</S> to be an example<S>5179</S> of good<S>2570</S> deeds,<S>2041</S> [with] purity<S>7026</S> in doctrine,<S>1319</S> dignified,<S>4587</S>


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sound<S>5199</S> [in] speech<S>3056</S> which<S>176</S> is beyond<S>176</S> reproach,<S>176</S> in order<S>2443</S> that the opponent<S>1727</S> may be put<S>1788</S> to shame,<S>1788</S> having<S>2192</S> nothing<S>3367</S> bad<S>5337</S> to say<S>3004</S> about<S>4012</S> us.


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[Urge] bondslaves<S>1401</S> to be subject<S>5293</S> to their own<S>2398</S> masters<S>1203</S> in everything,<S>3956</S> to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,<S>483</S>


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not pilfering,<S>3557</S> but showing<S>1731</S> all<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> faith<S>4102</S> that they may adorn<S>2885</S> the doctrine<S>1319</S> of God<S>2316</S> our Savior<S>4990</S> in every<S>3956</S> respect.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>For the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> has appeared,<S>2014</S> bringing<S>4992</S> salvation<S>4992</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S>


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instructing<S>3811</S> us to deny<S>720</S> ungodliness<S>763</S> and worldly<S>2886</S> desires<S>1939</S> and to live<S>2198</S> sensibly,<S>4996</S> righteously<S>1346</S> and godly<S>2153</S> in the present<S>3568</S> age,<S>165</S>


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looking<S>4327</S> for the blessed<S>3107</S> hope<S>1680</S> and the appearing<S>2015</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of our great<S>3173</S> God<S>2316</S> and Savior,<S>4990</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus;<S>2424</S>


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who<S>3739</S> gave<S>1325</S> Himself<S>1438</S> for us, that He might redeem<S>3084</S> us from every<S>3956</S> lawless<S>458</S> deed<S>458</S> and purify<S>2511</S> for Himself<S>1438</S> a people<S>2992</S> for His own<S>1438</S> possession,<S>4041</S> zealous<S>2207</S> for good<S>2570</S> deeds.<S>2041</S>


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These<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> speak<S>2980</S> and exhort<S>3870</S> and reprove<S>1651</S> with all<S>3956</S> authority.<S>2003</S> Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> disregard<S>4065</S> you.


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<pb/>Remind<S>5279</S> them to be subject<S>5293</S> to rulers,<S>746</S> to authorities,<S>1849</S> to be obedient,<S>3980</S> to be ready<S>2092</S> for every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> deed,<S>2041</S>


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to malign<S>987</S> no<S>3367</S> one,<S>3367</S> to be uncontentious,<S>269</S> gentle,<S>1933</S> showing<S>1731</S> every<S>3956</S> consideration<S>4240</S> for all<S>3956</S> men.<S>444</S>


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For we also<S>2532</S> once<S>4218</S> were foolish<S>453</S> ourselves,<S>2249</S> disobedient,<S>545</S> deceived,<S>4105</S> enslaved<S>1398</S> to various<S>4164</S> lusts<S>1939</S> and pleasures,<S>2237</S> spending<S>1236</S> our life<S>1236</S> in malice<S>2549</S> and envy,<S>5355</S> hateful,<S>4767</S> hating<S>3404</S> one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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But when<S>3753</S> the kindness<S>5544</S> of God<S>2316</S> our Savior<S>4990</S> and [His] love<S>5363</S> for mankind<S>5363</S> appeared,<S>2014</S>


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He saved<S>4982</S> us, not on the basis<S>1537</S> of deeds<S>2041</S> which<S>3739</S> we have done<S>4160</S> in righteousness,<S>1343</S> but according<S>2596</S> to His mercy,<S>1656</S> by the washing<S>3067</S> of regeneration<S>3824</S> and renewing<S>342</S> by the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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whom<S>3739</S> He poured<S>1632</S> out upon us richly<S>4146</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> our Savior,<S>4990</S>


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<pb/>that being justified<S>1344</S> by His grace<S>5485</S> we might be made<S>1096</S> heirs<S>2818</S> according<S>2596</S> to [the] hope<S>1680</S> of eternal<S>166</S> life.<S>2222</S>


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<pb/>This<S>3588</S> is a trustworthy<S>4103</S> statement;<S>3056</S> and concerning<S>4012</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> I want<S>1014</S> you to speak<S>1226</S> confidently,<S>1226</S> so<S>2443</S> that those<S>3588</S> who have believed<S>4100</S> God<S>2316</S> may be careful<S>5431</S> to engage<S>4291</S> in good<S>2570</S> deeds.<S>2041</S> These<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> are good<S>2570</S> and profitable<S>5624</S> for men.<S>444</S>


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But shun<S>4026</S> foolish<S>3474</S> controversies<S>2214</S> and genealogies<S>1076</S> and strife<S>2054</S> and disputes<S>3163</S> about the Law;<S>3544</S> for they are unprofitable<S>512</S> and worthless.<S>3152</S>


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Reject<S>3868</S> a factious<S>141</S> man<S>444</S> after<S>3326</S> a first<S>1520</S> and second<S>1208</S> warning,<S>3559</S>


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knowing<S>3609</S> that such<S>5108</S> a man<S>5108</S> is perverted<S>1612</S> and is sinning,<S>264</S> being<S>1510</S> self-condemned.


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<pb/>When<S>3752</S> I send<S>3992</S> Artemas<S>734</S> or<S>2228</S> Tychicus<S>5190</S> to you, make<S>4704</S> every<S>4704</S> effort<S>4704</S> to come<S>2064</S> to me at Nicopolis,<S>3533</S> for I have decided<S>2919</S> to spend<S>3914</S> the winter<S>3914</S> there.<S>1563</S>


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Diligently<S>4709</S> help<S>4311</S> Zenas<S>2211</S> the lawyer<S>3544</S> and Apollos<S>625</S> on their way<S>4311</S> so<S>2443</S> that nothing<S>3367</S> is lacking<S>3007</S> for them.


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And let our [people] also<S>2532</S> learn<S>3129</S> to engage<S>4291</S> in good<S>2570</S> deeds<S>2041</S> to meet pressing<S>316</S> needs,<S>5532</S> that they may not be unfruitful.<S>175</S>


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<pb/>All<S>3956</S> who<S>3588</S> are with me greet<S>782</S> you. Greet<S>782</S> those<S>3588</S> who love<S>5368</S> us in [the] faith.<S>4102</S> Grace<S>5485</S> be with you all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> a prisoner<S>1198</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> our brother,<S>80</S> to Philemon<S>5371</S> our beloved<S>27</S> [brother] and fellow<S>4904</S> worker,<S>4904</S>


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and to Apphia<S>682</S> our sister,<S>79</S> and to Archippus<S>751</S> our fellow<S>4961</S> soldier,<S>4961</S> and to the church<S>1577</S> in your house: <S>3624</S>


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<pb/>I thank<S>2168</S> my God<S>2316</S> always,<S>3842</S> making<S>4160</S> mention<S>3417</S> of you in my prayers,<S>4335</S>


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because I hear<S>191</S> of your love,<S>26</S> and of the faith<S>4102</S> which<S>3739</S> you have<S>2192</S> toward<S>4314</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> and toward<S>1519</S> all<S>3956</S> the saints;<S>40</S>


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[and I pray] that the fellowship<S>2842</S> of your faith<S>4102</S> may become<S>1096</S> effective<S>1756</S> through<S>1722</S> the knowledge<S>1922</S> of every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> thing<S>18</S> which is in you for Christ's sake.<S>1519</S>


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For I have come to have<S>2192</S> much<S>4183</S> joy<S>5479</S> and comfort<S>3874</S> in your love,<S>26</S> because<S>3754</S> the hearts<S>4698</S> of the saints<S>40</S> have been refreshed<S>373</S> through<S>1223</S> you, brother.<S>80</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1352</S> though I have<S>2192</S> enough<S>4183</S> confidence<S>3954</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> to order<S>2004</S> you [to do] that which is proper,<S>433</S>


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<pb/>yet for love's sake<S>1223</S> I rather<S>3123</S> appeal<S>3870</S> [to you] – since I am<S>1510</S> such<S>5108</S> a person<S>5108</S> as Paul,<S>3972</S> the aged,<S>4246</S> and now<S>3570</S> also<S>2532</S> a prisoner<S>1198</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> –


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I appeal<S>3870</S> to you for my child,<S>5043</S> whom<S>3739</S> I have begotten<S>1080</S> in my imprisonment,<S>1199</S> Onesimus,<S>3682</S>


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who formerly<S>4218</S> was useless<S>890</S> to you, but now<S>3570</S> is useful<S>2173</S> both<S>2532</S> to you and to me.


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And I have sent<S>375</S> him back<S>375</S> to you in person,<S>846</S> that is, [sending] my very heart,<S>4698</S>


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whom<S>3739</S> I wished<S>1014</S> to keep<S>2722</S> with me, that in your behalf<S>5228</S> he might minister<S>1247</S> to me in my imprisonment<S>1199</S> for the gospel;<S>2098</S>


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but without<S>5565</S> your consent<S>1106</S> I did not want<S>2309</S> to do<S>4160</S> anything,<S>3762</S> that your goodness<S>18</S> should not be as it were by compulsion,<S>318</S> but of your own free<S>1595</S> will.<S>1595</S>


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For perhaps<S>5029</S> he was for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> parted<S>5563</S> [from you] for a while,<S>5610</S> that you should have<S>568</S> him back<S>568</S> forever,<S>166</S>


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no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> as a slave,<S>1401</S> but more<S>5228</S> than<S>5228</S> a slave,<S>1401</S> a beloved<S>27</S> brother,<S>80</S> especially<S>3122</S> to me, but how<S>4214</S> much<S>4214</S> more<S>3123</S> to you, both<S>2532</S> in the flesh<S>4561</S> and in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> then<S>3767</S> you regard<S>2192</S> me a partner,<S>2844</S> accept<S>4355</S> him as [you would] me.


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But if<S>1487</S> he has wronged<S>91</S> you in any<S>5100</S> way,<S>5100</S> or<S>2228</S> owes<S>3784</S> you anything,<S>5100</S> charge<S>1677</S> that to my account;<S>1677</S>


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I, Paul,<S>3972</S> am writing<S>1125</S> this with my own<S>1699</S> hand,<S>5495</S> I will repay<S>661</S> it (lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> I should mention<S>3004</S> to you that you owe<S>4359</S> to me even<S>2532</S> your own<S>4572</S> self<S>4572</S> as well<S>4359</S>).


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Yes,<S>3483</S> brother,<S>80</S> let me benefit<S>3685</S> from you in the Lord;<S>2962</S> refresh<S>373</S> my heart<S>4698</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>Having<S>3982</S> confidence<S>3982</S> in your obedience,<S>5218</S> I write<S>1125</S> to you, since I know<S>3609</S> that you will do<S>4160</S> even<S>2532</S> more<S>5228</S> than<S>5228</S> what<S>3739</S> I say.<S>3004</S>


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And at the same<S>260</S> time<S>260</S> also<S>2532</S> prepare<S>2090</S> me a lodging;<S>3578</S> for I hope<S>1679</S> that through<S>1223</S> your prayers<S>4335</S> I shall be given<S>5483</S> to you.


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<pb/>Epaphras,<S>1889</S> my fellow<S>4869</S> prisoner<S>4869</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> greets<S>782</S> you,


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[as do] Mark,<S>3138</S> Aristarchus,<S>708</S> Demas,<S>1214</S> Luke,<S>3065</S> my fellow<S>4904</S> workers.<S>4904</S>


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<pb/>God,<S>2316</S> after He spoke<S>2980</S> long<S>3819</S> ago<S>3819</S> to the fathers<S>3962</S> in the prophets<S>4396</S> in many<S>4181</S> portions<S>4181</S> and in many<S>4187</S> ways,<S>4187</S>


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in these<S>3778</S> last<S>2078</S> days<S>2250</S> has spoken<S>2980</S> to us in [His] Son,<S>5207</S> whom<S>3739</S> He appointed<S>5087</S> heir<S>2818</S> of all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> He made<S>4160</S> the world.<S>165</S>


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And He is the radiance<S>541</S> of His glory<S>1391</S> and the exact<S>5481</S> representation<S>5481</S> of His nature,<S>5287</S> and upholds<S>5342</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> by the word<S>4487</S> of His power.<S>1411</S> When He had made<S>4160</S> purification<S>2512</S> of sins,<S>266</S> He sat<S>2523</S> down<S>2523</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of the Majesty<S>3172</S> on high;<S>5308</S>


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having become<S>1096</S> as much<S>5118</S> better<S>2909</S> than the angels,<S>32</S> as He has inherited<S>2816</S> a more<S>1313</S> excellent<S>1313</S> name<S>3686</S> than<S>3844</S> they.


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<pb/>For to which<S>5101</S> of the angels<S>32</S> did He ever<S>4218</S> say,<S>3004</S> <t>"Thou art<S>1510</S> My Son,<S>5207</S> Today<S>4594</S> I have begotten<S>1080</S> Thee"? And again,<S>3825</S> "I will be a Father<S>3962</S> to Him And He shall be a Son<S>5207</S> to Me"?</t>


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<pb/>And when<S>3752</S> He again<S>3825</S> brings<S>1521</S> the first-born into the world,<S>3625</S> He says,<S>3004</S> <t>"And let all<S>3956</S> the angels<S>32</S> of God<S>2316</S> worship<S>4352</S> Him."</t>


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<pb/>And of the angels<S>32</S> He says,<S>3004</S><t>"Who makes<S>4160</S> His angels<S>32</S> winds,<S>4151</S> And His ministers<S>3011</S> a flame<S>5395</S> of fire.<S>4442</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But of the Son<S>5207</S> [He says], <t>"Thy throne,<S>2362</S> O God,<S>2316</S> is forever<S>165</S> and ever,<S>165</S> And the righteous<S>2118</S> scepter<S>4464</S> is the scepter<S>4464</S> of His kingdom.<S>932</S></t>


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<t>"Thou hast loved<S>25</S> righteousness<S>1343</S> and hated<S>3404</S> lawlessness;<S>458</S> Therefore<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> God,<S>2316</S> Thy God,<S>2316</S> hath anointed<S>5548</S> Thee With the oil<S>1637</S> of gladness<S>20</S> above<S>3844</S> Thy companions.<S>3353</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And, <t>"Thou, Lord,<S>2962</S> in the beginning<S>746</S> didst lay<S>2311</S> the foundation<S>2311</S> of the earth,<S>1093</S> And the heavens<S>3772</S> are the works<S>2041</S> of Thy hands;<S>5495</S></t>


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<t>They will perish,<S>622</S> but Thou remainest;<S>1265</S> And they all<S>3956</S> will become<S>3822</S> old<S>3822</S> as a garment,<S>2440</S></t>


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<t>And as a mantle<S>4018</S> Thou wilt roll<S>1667</S> them up; As a garment<S>2440</S> they will also<S>2532</S> be changed.<S>236</S> But Thou art<S>1510</S> the same,<S>846</S> And Thy years<S>2094</S> will not come<S>1587</S> to an end.<S>1587</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But to which<S>5101</S> of the angels<S>32</S> has He ever<S>4218</S> said,<S>3004</S> <t>"Sit<S>2521</S> at My right<S>1188</S> hand,<S>1188</S> Until<S>2193</S> I make<S>5087</S> Thine<S>4771</S> enemies<S>2190</S> A footstool<S>5286</S> for Thy feet<S>4228</S>"?</t>


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<pb/>Are they not all<S>3956</S> ministering<S>3010</S> spirits,<S>4151</S> sent<S>649</S> out to render service<S>1248</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of those<S>3588</S> who will<S>3195</S> inherit<S>2816</S> salvation<S>4991</S>?


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> we must<S>1163</S> pay<S>4337</S> much<S>4057</S> closer<S>4057</S> attention<S>4337</S> to what we have heard,<S>191</S> lest<S>3379</S> we drift<S>3901</S> away<S>3901</S> [from it.]


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For if<S>1487</S> the word<S>3056</S> spoken<S>2980</S> through<S>1223</S> angels<S>32</S> proved<S>1096</S> unalterable,<S>949</S> and every<S>3956</S> transgression<S>3847</S> and disobedience<S>3876</S> received<S>2983</S> a just<S>1738</S> recompense,<S>3405</S>


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how<S>4459</S> shall we escape<S>1628</S> if we neglect<S>272</S> so<S>5082</S> great<S>5082</S> a salvation<S>4991</S>? After<S>3748</S> it was at the first<S>746</S> spoken<S>2980</S> through<S>1223</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> it was confirmed<S>950</S> to us by those<S>3588</S> who heard,<S>191</S>


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God<S>2316</S> also bearing<S>4901</S> witness<S>4901</S> with them, both<S>5037</S> by signs<S>4592</S> and wonders<S>5059</S> and by various<S>4164</S> miracles<S>1411</S> and by gifts<S>3311</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> according<S>2596</S> to His own will.<S>2308</S>


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<pb/>For He did not subject<S>5293</S> to angels<S>32</S> the world<S>3625</S> to come,<S>3195</S> concerning<S>4012</S> which<S>3739</S> we are speaking.<S>2980</S>


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But one<S>5100</S> has testified<S>1263</S> somewhere,<S>4225</S> saying,<S>3004</S> <t>"What<S>5101</S> is man,<S>444</S> that Thou rememberest<S>3403</S> him? Or<S>2228</S> the son<S>5207</S> of man,<S>444</S> that Thou art concerned<S>1980</S> about<S>1980</S> him?</t>


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<t>"Thou hast made<S>1642</S> him for a little<S>1024</S> while<S>1024</S> lower<S>1642</S> than<S>3844</S> the angels;<S>32</S> Thou hast crowned<S>4737</S> him with glory<S>1391</S> and honor,<S>5092</S> And hast appointed<S>2525</S> him over<S>1909</S> the works<S>2041</S> of Thy hands;<S>5495</S></t>


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<t>Thou hast put<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in subjection<S>5293</S> under<S>5270</S> his feet.<S>4228</S>" For in subjecting<S>5293</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to him, He left<S>863</S> nothing<S>3762</S> that is not subject<S>506</S> to him. But now<S>3568</S> we do not yet<S>3768</S> see<S>3708</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> subjected<S>5293</S> to him.</t>


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But we do see<S>991</S> Him who has been made<S>1642</S> for a little<S>1024</S> while<S>1024</S> lower<S>1642</S> than<S>3844</S> the angels,<S>32</S> [namely,] Jesus,<S>2424</S> because<S>1223</S> of the suffering<S>3804</S> of death<S>2288</S> crowned<S>4737</S> with glory<S>1391</S> and honor,<S>5092</S> that by the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> He might taste<S>1089</S> death<S>2288</S> for everyone.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>For it was fitting<S>4241</S> for Him, for whom<S>3739</S> are all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> are all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> in bringing<S>71</S> many<S>4183</S> sons<S>5207</S> to glory,<S>1391</S> to perfect<S>5048</S> the author<S>747</S> of their salvation<S>4991</S> through<S>1223</S> sufferings.<S>3804</S>


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For both<S>5037</S> He who sanctifies<S>37</S> and those<S>3588</S> who are sanctified<S>37</S> are all<S>3956</S> from one<S>1520</S> [Father]; for which<S>3739</S> reason<S>156</S> He is not ashamed<S>1870</S> to call<S>2564</S> them brethren,<S>80</S>


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saying,<S>3004</S> <t>"I will proclaim<S>518</S> Thy name<S>3686</S> to My brethren,<S>80</S> In the midst<S>3319</S> of the congregation<S>1577</S> I will sing<S>5214</S> Thy praise.<S>5214</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And again,<S>3825</S> <t>"I will put<S>3982</S> My trust<S>3982</S> in Him." And again,<S>3825</S> "Behold,<S>2400</S> I and the children<S>3813</S> whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> has given<S>1325</S> Me."</t>


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<pb/>Since<S>1893</S> then<S>3767</S> the children<S>3813</S> share<S>2841</S> in flesh<S>4561</S> and blood,<S>129</S> He Himself<S>846</S> likewise<S>3898</S> also<S>2532</S> partook<S>3348</S> of the same,<S>846</S> that through<S>1223</S> death<S>2288</S> He might render<S>2673</S> powerless<S>2673</S> him who had<S>2192</S> the power<S>2904</S> of death,<S>2288</S> that is, the devil;<S>1228</S>


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and might deliver<S>525</S> those who<S>3745</S> through fear<S>5401</S> of death<S>2288</S> were subject<S>1777</S> to slavery<S>1397</S> all<S>3956</S> their lives.<S>2198</S>


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For assuredly<S>1222</S> He does not give<S>1949</S> help<S>1949</S> to angels,<S>32</S> but He gives<S>1949</S> help<S>1949</S> to the descendant<S>4690</S> of Abraham.<S>11</S>


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Therefore,<S>3606</S> He had<S>3784</S> to be made<S>3666</S> like<S>3666</S> His brethren<S>80</S> in all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> that He might become<S>1096</S> a merciful<S>1655</S> and faithful<S>4103</S> high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> in things pertaining<S>4314</S> to God,<S>2316</S> to make<S>2433</S> propitiation<S>2433</S> for the sins<S>266</S> of the people.<S>2992</S>


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For since He Himself<S>846</S> was tempted<S>3985</S> in that which<S>3739</S> He has suffered,<S>3958</S> He is able<S>1410</S> to come<S>997</S> to the aid<S>997</S> of those<S>3588</S> who are tempted.<S>3985</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>3606</S> holy<S>40</S> brethren,<S>80</S> partakers<S>3353</S> of a heavenly<S>2032</S> calling,<S>2821</S> consider<S>2657</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> the Apostle<S>652</S> and High<S>749</S> Priest<S>749</S> of our confession.<S>3671</S>


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He was faithful<S>4103</S> to Him who appointed<S>4160</S> Him, as Moses<S>3475</S> also<S>2532</S> was in all<S>3650</S> His house.<S>3624</S>


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For He has been counted<S>515</S> worthy<S>515</S> of more<S>4183</S> glory<S>1391</S> than<S>3844</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> by just<S>2596</S> so<S>3745</S> much<S>3745</S> as the builder<S>2680</S> of the house<S>3624</S> has<S>2192</S> more<S>4183</S> honor<S>5092</S> than the house.<S>3624</S>


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For every<S>3956</S> house<S>3624</S> is built<S>2680</S> by someone,<S>5100</S> but the builder<S>2680</S> of all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> is God.<S>2316</S>


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Now<S>2532</S> Moses<S>3475</S> was faithful<S>4103</S> in all<S>3650</S> His house<S>3624</S> as a servant,<S>2324</S> for a testimony<S>3142</S> of those<S>3588</S> things which were to be spoken<S>2980</S> later;


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but Christ<S>5547</S> [was faithful] as a Son<S>5207</S> over<S>1909</S> His house<S>3624</S> whose<S>3739</S> house<S>3624</S> we are, if<S>1437</S> we hold<S>2722</S> fast<S>2722</S> our confidence<S>3954</S> and the boast<S>2745</S> of our hope<S>1680</S> firm<S>949</S> until<S>3360</S> the end.<S>5056</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1352</S> just<S>2531</S> as the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Today<S>4594</S> if<S>1437</S> you hear<S>191</S> His voice,<S>5456</S></t>


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<t>Do not harden<S>4645</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> as when<S>1722</S> they provoked<S>3894</S> Me, As in the day<S>2250</S> of trial<S>3986</S> in the wilderness,<S>2048</S></t>


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<t>Where<S>3757</S> your fathers<S>3962</S> tried<S>3985</S> [Me] by testing<S>7047</S> [Me], And saw<S>3708</S> My works<S>2041</S> for forty<S>5065</S> years.<S>2094</S></t>


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<pb/><t>"Therefore<S>1352</S> I was angry<S>4360</S> with this<S>3778</S> generation,<S>1074</S> And said,<S>3004</S> 'They always<S>104</S> go<S>4105</S> astray<S>4105</S> in their heart;<S>2588</S> And they did not know<S>1097</S> My ways<S>3598</S>';</t>


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<t>As I swore<S>3660</S> in My wrath,<S>3709</S> 'They shall not enter<S>1525</S> My rest.<S>2663</S>'"</t>


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<pb/>Take<S>991</S> care,<S>991</S> brethren,<S>80</S> lest<S>3379</S> there should be in any<S>5100</S> one<S>5100</S> of you an evil,<S>4190</S> unbelieving<S>570</S> heart,<S>2588</S> in falling<S>868</S> away<S>868</S> from the living<S>2198</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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But encourage<S>3870</S> one<S>1438</S> another<S>1438</S> day<S>2250</S> after<S>2596</S> day,<S>2250</S> as long<S>891</S> as it is [still] called<S>2564</S> "Today,<S>4594</S>" lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> any<S>5100</S> one<S>5100</S> of you be hardened<S>4645</S> by the deceitfulness<S>539</S> of sin.<S>266</S>


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For we have become<S>1096</S> partakers<S>3353</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> if<S>1437</S> <S>4007</S> we hold<S>2722</S> fast<S>2722</S> the beginning<S>746</S> of our assurance<S>5287</S> firm<S>949</S> until<S>3360</S> the end;<S>5056</S>


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while<S>1722</S> it is said,<S>3004</S> <t>"Today<S>4594</S> if<S>1437</S> you hear<S>191</S> His voice,<S>5456</S> Do not harden<S>4645</S> your hearts,<S>2588</S> as when<S>1722</S> they provoked<S>3894</S> Me."</t>


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<pb/>For who<S>5101</S> provoked<S>3893</S> [Him] when they had heard<S>191</S>? Indeed,<S>235</S> did not all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> came<S>1831</S> out of Egypt<S>125</S> [led] by Moses<S>3475</S>?


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And with whom<S>5101</S> was He angry<S>4360</S> for forty<S>5065</S> years<S>2094</S>? Was it not with those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> sinned,<S>264</S> whose<S>3739</S> bodies<S>2966</S> fell<S>4098</S> in the wilderness<S>2048</S>?


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And to whom<S>5101</S> did He swear<S>3660</S> that they should not enter<S>1525</S> His rest,<S>2663</S> but to those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> were disobedient<S>544</S>?


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And [so] we see<S>991</S> that they were not able<S>1410</S> to enter<S>1525</S> because<S>1223</S> of unbelief.<S>570</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>3767</S> let us fear<S>5399</S> lest,<S>3379</S> while a promise<S>1860</S> remains<S>2641</S> of entering<S>1525</S> His rest,<S>2663</S> any<S>5100</S> one<S>5100</S> of you should seem<S>1380</S> to have come<S>5302</S> short<S>5302</S> of it.


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For indeed<S>2532</S> we have had good<S>2097</S> news<S>2097</S> preached<S>2097</S> to us, just<S>2509</S> as they also;<S>2548</S> but the word<S>3056</S> they heard<S>189</S> did not profit<S>5623</S> them, because it was not united<S>4786</S> by faith<S>4102</S> in those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> heard.<S>191</S>


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<pb/>For we who<S>5101</S> have believed<S>4100</S> enter<S>1525</S> that rest,<S>2663</S> just<S>2531</S> as He has said,<S>3004</S> "As I swore<S>3660</S> in My wrath,<S>3709</S> They shall not enter<S>1525</S> My rest,<S>2663</S>" although<S>2543</S> His works<S>2041</S> were finished<S>1096</S> from the foundation<S>2602</S> of the world.<S>2889</S>


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For He has thus<S>3779</S> said<S>3004</S> somewhere<S>4225</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the seventh<S>1442</S> [day<S>2250</S>], "And God<S>2316</S> rested<S>2664</S> on the seventh<S>1442</S> day from all<S>3956</S> His works<S>2041</S>";


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and again<S>3825</S> in this<S>3778</S> [passage], "They shall not enter<S>1525</S> My rest.<S>2663</S>"


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Since<S>1893</S> therefore<S>3767</S> it remains<S>620</S> for some<S>5100</S> to enter<S>1525</S> it, and those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> formerly<S>4387</S> had good<S>2097</S> news<S>2097</S> preached<S>2097</S> to them failed<S>3756</S> to enter<S>1525</S> because<S>1223</S> of disobedience,<S>543</S>


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He again<S>3825</S> fixes<S>3724</S> a certain<S>5100</S> day,<S>2250</S> <t>"Today,<S>4594</S>" saying<S>3004</S> through<S>1722</S> David<S>7035</S> after<S>3326</S> so<S>5118</S> long<S>5118</S> a time<S>5550</S> just<S>2531</S> as has been said<S>4275</S> before,<S>4275</S> "Today<S>4594</S> if<S>1437</S> you hear<S>191</S> His voice,<S>5456</S> Do not harden<S>4645</S> your hearts.<S>2588</S>"</t>


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<pb/>For if<S>1437</S> Joshua<S>2424</S> had given<S>2664</S> them rest,<S>2664</S> He would not have spoken<S>2980</S> of another<S>243</S> day<S>2250</S> after<S>3326</S> that.


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There remains<S>620</S> therefore<S>686</S> a Sabbath<S>4520</S> rest<S>4520</S> for the people<S>2992</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>For the one who<S>5101</S> has entered<S>1525</S> His rest<S>2663</S> has himself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> rested<S>2664</S> from his works,<S>2041</S> as God<S>2316</S> did from His.


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Let us therefore<S>3767</S> be diligent<S>4704</S> to enter<S>1525</S> that rest,<S>2663</S> lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> anyone<S>5100</S> fall<S>4098</S> through<S>1722</S> [following] the same<S>846</S> example<S>5262</S> of disobedience.<S>543</S>


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For the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> is living<S>2198</S> and active<S>1756</S> and sharper<S>5114</S> than<S>5228</S> any<S>3956</S> two-edged sword,<S>3162</S> and piercing<S>1338</S> as far<S>891</S> as the division<S>3311</S> of soul<S>5590</S> and spirit,<S>4151</S> of both<S>5037</S> joints<S>719</S> and marrow,<S>3452</S> and able<S>2924</S> to judge<S>2924</S> the thoughts<S>1761</S> and intentions<S>1771</S> of the heart.<S>2588</S>


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And there is no<S>3756</S> creature<S>2937</S> hidden<S>852</S> from His sight,<S>1799</S> but all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are open<S>1131</S> and laid<S>5136</S> bare<S>5136</S> to the eyes<S>3788</S> of Him with whom<S>3739</S> we have<S>3056</S> to do.<S>3056</S>


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<pb/>Since then<S>3767</S> we have<S>2192</S> a great<S>3173</S> high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> who<S>5101</S> has passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> the heavens,<S>3772</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> let us hold<S>2902</S> fast<S>2902</S> our confession.<S>3671</S>


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For we do not have<S>2192</S> a high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> who<S>5101</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3361</S> sympathize<S>4834</S> with our weaknesses,<S>769</S> but One who<S>5101</S> has been tempted<S>3985</S> in all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> as [we are, yet] without<S>5565</S> sin.<S>266</S>


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Let us therefore<S>3767</S> draw<S>4334</S> near<S>4334</S> with confidence<S>3954</S> to the throne<S>2362</S> of grace,<S>5485</S> that we may receive<S>2983</S> mercy<S>1656</S> and may find<S>2147</S> grace<S>5485</S> to help<S>996</S> in time<S>2121</S> of need.<S>2121</S>


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<pb/>For every<S>3956</S> high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> taken<S>2983</S> from among<S>1537</S> men<S>444</S> is appointed<S>2525</S> on behalf<S>5228</S> of men<S>444</S> in things pertaining<S>4314</S> to God,<S>2316</S> in order<S>2443</S> to offer<S>4374</S> both<S>5037</S> gifts<S>1435</S> and sacrifices<S>2378</S> for sins;<S>266</S>


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he can<S>1410</S> deal<S>3356</S> gently<S>3356</S> with the ignorant<S>50</S> and misguided,<S>4105</S> since<S>1893</S> he himself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> is beset<S>4029</S> with weakness;<S>769</S>


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and because<S>1223</S> of it he is obligated<S>3784</S> to offer<S>4374</S> [sacrifices] for sins,<S>266</S> as for the people,<S>2992</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> for himself.<S>1438</S>


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And no<S>3756</S> one<S>5100</S> takes<S>2983</S> the honor<S>5092</S> to himself,<S>1438</S> but [receives it] when he is called<S>2564</S> by God,<S>2316</S> even<S>7101</S> as Aaron was.


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<pb/>So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> Christ<S>5547</S> did not glorify<S>1392</S> Himself<S>1438</S> so as to become<S>1096</S> a high<S>749</S> priest,<S>749</S> but He who<S>5101</S> said<S>2980</S> to Him, <t>"Thou art<S>1510</S> My Son,<S>5207</S> Today<S>4594</S> I have begotten<S>1080</S> Thee";</t>


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<pb/>just<S>2531</S> as He says<S>3004</S> also<S>2532</S> in another<S>2087</S> [passage], <t>"Thou art a priest<S>2409</S> forever<S>165</S> According<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Melchizedek.<S>3198</S>"</t>


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<pb/>In the days<S>2250</S> of His flesh,<S>4561</S> He offered<S>4374</S> up both<S>5037</S> prayers<S>1162</S> and supplications<S>2428</S> with loud<S>2478</S> crying<S>2906</S> and tears<S>1144</S> to the One able<S>1410</S> to save<S>4982</S> Him from death,<S>2288</S> and He was heard<S>1522</S> because<S>575</S> of His piety.<S>2124</S>


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Although<S>2539</S> He was a Son,<S>5207</S> He learned<S>3129</S> obedience<S>5218</S> from the things which<S>3739</S> He suffered.<S>3958</S>


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And having been made<S>5048</S> perfect,<S>5048</S> He became<S>1096</S> to all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who obey<S>5219</S> Him the source<S>159</S> of eternal<S>166</S> salvation,<S>4991</S>


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being designated<S>4316</S> by God<S>2316</S> as a high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> according<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Melchizedek.<S>3198</S>


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<pb/>Concerning<S>4012</S> him we have much<S>4183</S> to say,<S>3056</S> and [it is] hard<S>1421</S> to explain,<S>1421</S> since<S>1893</S> you have become<S>1096</S> dull<S>3576</S> of hearing.<S>189</S>


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For though<S>2532</S> by this<S>3588</S> time<S>5550</S> you ought<S>3784</S> to be teachers,<S>1320</S> you have<S>2192</S> need<S>5532</S> again<S>3825</S> for someone<S>5100</S> to teach<S>1321</S> you the elementary<S>4747</S> <S>746</S> principles<S>4747</S> of the oracles<S>3051</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and you have come<S>1096</S> to need<S>5532</S> milk<S>1051</S> and not solid<S>4731</S> food.<S>5160</S>


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For everyone<S>3956</S> who partakes<S>3348</S> [only] of milk<S>1051</S> is not accustomed<S>552</S> to the word<S>3056</S> of righteousness,<S>1343</S> for he is a babe.<S>3516</S>


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But solid<S>4731</S> food<S>5160</S> is for the mature,<S>5046</S> who because<S>1223</S> of practice<S>1838</S> have<S>2192</S> their senses<S>145</S> trained<S>1128</S> to discern<S>1253</S> good<S>2570</S> and evil.<S>2556</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> leaving<S>863</S> the elementary<S>746</S> teaching<S>3056</S> about the Christ,<S>5547</S> let us press<S>5342</S> on to maturity,<S>5047</S> not laying<S>2598</S> again<S>3825</S> a foundation<S>2310</S> of repentance<S>3341</S> from dead<S>3498</S> works<S>2041</S> and of faith<S>4102</S> toward<S>1909</S> God,<S>2316</S>


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of instruction<S>1322</S> about washings,<S>909</S> and laying<S>1936</S> on of hands,<S>5495</S> and the resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead,<S>3498</S> and eternal<S>166</S> judgment.<S>2917</S>


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And this<S>3778</S> we shall do,<S>4160</S> if<S>1437</S> <S>4007</S> God<S>2316</S> permits.<S>2010</S>


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For in the case of those<S>3588</S> who have once<S>530</S> been enlightened<S>5461</S> and have tasted<S>1089</S> of the heavenly<S>2032</S> gift<S>1431</S> and have been<S>1096</S> made<S>1096</S> partakers<S>3353</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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and have tasted<S>1089</S> the good<S>2570</S> word<S>4487</S> of God<S>2316</S> and the powers<S>1411</S> of the age<S>165</S> to come,<S>3195</S>


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and [then] have fallen<S>3895</S> away,<S>3895</S> it is impossible<S>102</S> to renew<S>340</S> them again<S>3825</S> to repentance,<S>3341</S> since they again<S>388</S> crucify<S>388</S> to themselves<S>1438</S> the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and put<S>3856</S> Him to open<S>3856</S> shame.<S>3856</S>


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For ground<S>1093</S> that drinks<S>4095</S> the rain<S>5205</S> which often<S>4178</S> falls<S>2064</S> upon it and brings<S>5088</S> forth<S>5088</S> vegetation<S>1008</S> useful<S>2111</S> to those<S>1565</S> for whose<S>3739</S> sake<S>1223</S> it is also<S>2532</S> tilled,<S>1090</S> receives<S>3335</S> a blessing<S>2129</S> from God;<S>2316</S>


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but if it yields<S>1627</S> thorns<S>173</S> and thistles,<S>5146</S> it is worthless<S>96</S> and close<S>1451</S> to being cursed,<S>2671</S> and it ends<S>5056</S> up being burned.<S>2740</S>


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<pb/>But, beloved,<S>27</S> we are convinced<S>3982</S> of better<S>2909</S> things<S>2909</S> concerning<S>4012</S> you, and things that accompany<S>2192</S> salvation,<S>4991</S> though<S>1487</S> <S>2532</S> we are speaking<S>2980</S> in this<S>3779</S> way.<S>3779</S>


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For God<S>2316</S> is not unjust<S>94</S> so as to forget<S>1950</S> your work<S>2041</S> and the love<S>26</S> which<S>3739</S> you have shown<S>1731</S> toward<S>1519</S> His name,<S>3686</S> in having ministered<S>1247</S> and in still ministering<S>1247</S> to the saints.<S>40</S>


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And we desire<S>1937</S> that each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> of you show<S>1731</S> the same<S>846</S> diligence<S>4710</S> so<S>4314</S> as to realize the full<S>4136</S> assurance<S>4136</S> of hope<S>1680</S> until<S>891</S> the end,<S>5056</S>


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that you may not be sluggish,<S>3576</S> but imitators<S>3402</S> of those<S>3588</S> who through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> and patience<S>3115</S> inherit<S>2816</S> the promises.<S>1860</S>


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<pb/>For when God<S>2316</S> made<S>1861</S> the promise<S>1861</S> to Abraham,<S>11</S> since<S>1893</S> He could<S>2192</S> swear<S>3660</S> by no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> greater,<S>3173</S> He swore<S>3660</S> by Himself,<S>1438</S>


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saying,<S>3004</S> "I will surely<S>3375</S> <S>2127</S> bless<S>2127</S> you, and I will surely<S>4129</S> multiply<S>4129</S> you."


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And thus,<S>3779</S> having patiently<S>3114</S> waited,<S>3114</S> he obtained<S>2013</S> the promise.<S>1860</S>


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For men<S>444</S> swear<S>3660</S> by one<S>3173</S> greater<S>3173</S> [than themselves], and with them an oath<S>3727</S> [given] as confirmation<S>951</S> is an end<S>4009</S> of every<S>3956</S> dispute.<S>485</S>


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In the same<S>3739</S> way God,<S>2316</S> desiring<S>1014</S> even<S>4053</S> more<S>4053</S> to show<S>1925</S> to the heirs<S>2818</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> the unchangeableness<S>276</S> of His purpose,<S>1012</S> interposed<S>3315</S> with an oath,<S>3727</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that by two<S>1417</S> unchangeable<S>276</S> things,<S>4229</S> in which<S>3739</S> it is impossible<S>102</S> for God<S>2316</S> to lie,<S>5574</S> we may have<S>2192</S> strong<S>2478</S> encouragement,<S>3874</S> we who have fled<S>2703</S> for refuge<S>2703</S> in laying<S>2902</S> hold<S>2902</S> of the hope<S>1680</S> set<S>4295</S> before<S>4295</S> us.


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This<S>3739</S> hope we have<S>2192</S> as an anchor<S>45</S> of the soul,<S>5590</S> a [hope] both<S>5037</S> sure<S>804</S> and steadfast<S>949</S> and one which enters<S>1525</S> within<S>2082</S> the veil,<S>2665</S>


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<pb/>where<S>3699</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> has entered<S>1525</S> as a forerunner<S>4274</S> for us, having become<S>1096</S> a high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> forever<S>165</S> according<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Melchizedek.<S>3198</S>


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<pb/>For this<S>3778</S> Melchizedek,<S>3198</S> king<S>935</S> of Salem,<S>4532</S> priest<S>2409</S> of the Most<S>5310</S> High<S>5310</S> God,<S>2316</S> who met<S>4876</S> Abraham<S>11</S> as he was returning<S>5290</S> from the slaughter<S>2871</S> of the kings<S>935</S> and blessed<S>2127</S> him,


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to whom<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> Abraham<S>11</S> apportioned<S>3307</S> a tenth<S>1181</S> part<S>1181</S> of all<S>3956</S> [the spoils], was first<S>4413</S> of all,<S>4413</S> by the translation<S>2059</S> [of his name], king<S>935</S> of righteousness,<S>1343</S> and then<S>1899</S> also<S>2532</S> king<S>935</S> of Salem,<S>4532</S> which<S>3739</S> is king<S>935</S> of peace.<S>1515</S>


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Without<S>540</S> father,<S>540</S> without<S>282</S> mother,<S>282</S> without<S>35</S> genealogy,<S>35</S> having<S>2192</S> neither<S>3383</S> beginning<S>746</S> of days<S>2250</S> nor<S>3383</S> end<S>5056</S> of life,<S>2222</S> but made<S>871</S> like<S>871</S> the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> he abides<S>3306</S> a priest<S>2409</S> perpetually.<S>1519</S> <S>1336</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> observe<S>2334</S> how<S>4080</S> great<S>4080</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> was to whom<S>3739</S> Abraham,<S>11</S> the patriarch,<S>3966</S> gave<S>1325</S> a tenth<S>1181</S> of the choicest<S>205</S> spoils.<S>205</S>


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And those<S>3588</S> indeed<S>3303</S> of the sons<S>5207</S> of Levi<S>3017</S> who receive<S>2983</S> the priest's office<S>2405</S> have<S>2192</S> commandment<S>1785</S> in the Law<S>3551</S> to collect<S>586</S> a tenth<S>586</S> from the people,<S>2992</S> that is, from their brethren,<S>80</S> although<S>2539</S> these are descended<S>1831</S> <S>3751</S> from Abraham.<S>11</S>


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But the one whose genealogy<S>1075</S> is not traced<S>1075</S> from them collected<S>1183</S> a tenth<S>1183</S> from Abraham,<S>11</S> and blessed<S>2127</S> the one who had<S>2192</S> the promises.<S>1860</S>


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But without<S>5565</S> any<S>3956</S> dispute<S>485</S> the lesser<S>1640</S> is blessed<S>2127</S> by the greater.<S>2909</S>


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And in this<S>5602</S> case<S>5602</S> mortal<S>599</S> men<S>444</S> receive<S>2983</S> tithes,<S>1181</S> but in that case<S>1563</S> one [receives them], of whom it is witnessed<S>3140</S> that he lives<S>2198</S> on.


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And, so<S>5613</S> <S>2031</S> to speak,<S>3004</S> through<S>1223</S> Abraham<S>11</S> even<S>2532</S> Levi,<S>3017</S> who received<S>2983</S> tithes,<S>1181</S> paid<S>1183</S> tithes,<S>1183</S>


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for he was still<S>2089</S> in the loins<S>3751</S> of his father<S>3962</S> when<S>3753</S> Melchizedek<S>3198</S> met<S>4876</S> him.


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<pb/>Now<S>3767</S> if<S>1487</S> perfection<S>5050</S> was through<S>1223</S> the Levitical<S>3020</S> priesthood<S>2420</S> (for on the basis<S>1909</S> of it the people<S>2992</S> received<S>3549</S> the Law<S>3549</S>), what<S>5101</S> further<S>2089</S> need<S>5532</S> [was there] for another<S>2087</S> priest<S>2409</S> to arise<S>450</S> according<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Melchizedek,<S>3198</S> and not be designated<S>3004</S> according<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Aaron?


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<pb/>For when the priesthood<S>2420</S> is changed,<S>3346</S> of necessity<S>318</S> there takes<S>1096</S> place<S>1096</S> a change<S>3331</S> of law<S>3551</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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For the one concerning<S>1909</S> whom<S>3739</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> are spoken<S>3004</S> belongs<S>3348</S> to another<S>2087</S> tribe,<S>5443</S> from which<S>3739</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> has officiated<S>4337</S> at the altar.<S>2379</S>


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For it is evident<S>4271</S> that our Lord<S>2962</S> was descended<S>393</S> from Judah,<S>2455</S> a tribe<S>5443</S> with reference<S>1519</S> to which<S>3739</S> Moses<S>3475</S> spoke<S>2980</S> nothing<S>3762</S> concerning<S>4012</S> priests.<S>2409</S>


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And this is clearer<S>2612</S> still,<S>2089</S> if<S>1487</S> another<S>2087</S> priest<S>2409</S> arises<S>450</S> according<S>2596</S> to the likeness<S>3665</S> of Melchizedek,<S>3198</S>


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who<S>3739</S> has become<S>1096</S> [such] not on the basis<S>2596</S> of a law<S>3551</S> of physical<S>4560</S> requirement,<S>1785</S> but according<S>2596</S> to the power<S>1411</S> of an indestructible<S>179</S> life.<S>2222</S>


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For it is witnessed<S>3140</S> [of Him], <t>"Thou art a priest<S>2409</S> forever<S>165</S> According<S>2596</S> to the order<S>5010</S> of Melchizedek.<S>3198</S>"</t>


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<pb/>For, on the one<S>3303</S> hand,<S>3303</S> there is a setting<S>115</S> aside<S>115</S> of a former<S>4254</S> commandment<S>1785</S> because<S>1223</S> of its weakness<S>772</S> and uselessness<S>512</S>


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(for the Law<S>3551</S> made<S>5048</S> nothing<S>3762</S> perfect<S>5048</S>), and on the other<S>1161</S> hand<S>1161</S> there is a bringing<S>1898</S> in of a better<S>2909</S> hope,<S>1680</S> through<S>1223</S> which<S>3739</S> we draw<S>1448</S> near<S>1448</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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(for they indeed<S>3303</S> became<S>1096</S> priests<S>2409</S> without<S>5565</S> an oath,<S>3728</S> but He with an oath<S>3728</S> through<S>1223</S> the One who said<S>3004</S> to Him, <t>"The Lord<S>2962</S> has sworn<S>3660</S> And will not change<S>3338</S> His mind,<S>3338</S> 'Thou art a priest<S>2409</S> forever<S>165</S>'");</t>


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so<S>5118</S> much<S>5118</S> the more<S>2596</S> also<S>2532</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> has become<S>1096</S> the guarantee<S>1450</S> of a better<S>2909</S> covenant.<S>1242</S>


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And the [former] priests,<S>2409</S> on the one<S>3303</S> hand,<S>3303</S> existed<S>1510</S> <S>1096</S> in greater<S>4183</S> numbers,<S>4183</S> because<S>1223</S> they were prevented<S>2967</S> by death<S>2288</S> from continuing,<S>3887</S>


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but He, on the other<S>1161</S> hand,<S>1161</S> because<S>1223</S> He abides<S>3306</S> forever,<S>165</S> holds<S>2192</S> His priesthood<S>2420</S> permanently.<S>531</S>


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Hence,<S>3606</S> also,<S>2532</S> He is able<S>1410</S> to save<S>4982</S> forever<S>1519</S> <S>3838</S> those<S>3588</S> who draw<S>4334</S> near<S>4334</S> to God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> Him, since He always<S>3842</S> lives<S>2198</S> to make<S>1793</S> intercession<S>1793</S> for them.


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For it was fitting<S>4241</S> that we should have such<S>5108</S> a high<S>749</S> priest,<S>749</S> holy,<S>3741</S> innocent,<S>172</S> undefiled,<S>283</S> separated<S>5563</S> from sinners<S>268</S> and exalted<S>5308</S> above the heavens;<S>3772</S>


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who<S>3739</S> does not need<S>318</S> daily,<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S> like<S>5618</S> those<S>3588</S> high<S>749</S> priests,<S>749</S> to offer<S>399</S> up sacrifices,<S>2378</S> first<S>4387</S> for His own<S>2398</S> sins,<S>266</S> and then<S>1899</S> for the [sins] of the people,<S>2992</S> because<S>1063</S> this<S>3778</S> He did<S>4160</S> once<S>2178</S> for all<S>2178</S> when He offered<S>399</S> up Himself.<S>1438</S>


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For the Law<S>3551</S> appoints<S>2525</S> men<S>444</S> as high<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> who are weak,<S>769</S> but the word<S>3056</S> of the oath,<S>3728</S> which came after<S>3326</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> [appoints] a Son,<S>5207</S> made<S>5048</S> perfect<S>5048</S> forever.<S>165</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> the main<S>2774</S> point<S>2774</S> in what has been said<S>3004</S> [is this]: we have<S>2192</S> such<S>5108</S> a high<S>749</S> priest,<S>749</S> who<S>3739</S> has taken<S>2523</S> His seat<S>2523</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of the throne<S>2362</S> of the Majesty<S>3172</S> in the heavens,<S>3772</S>


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<pb/>a minister<S>3011</S> in the sanctuary,<S>40</S> and in the true<S>228</S> tabernacle,<S>4633</S> which<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> pitched,<S>4078</S> not man.<S>444</S>


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For every<S>3956</S> high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> is appointed<S>2525</S> to offer<S>4374</S> both<S>5037</S> gifts<S>1435</S> and sacrifices;<S>2378</S> hence<S>3606</S> it is necessary<S>316</S> that this<S>3778</S> [high priest] also<S>2532</S> have<S>2192</S> something<S>5100</S> to offer.<S>4374</S>


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Now<S>3767</S> if<S>1487</S> He were on earth,<S>1093</S> He would not be a priest<S>2409</S> at all,<S>3761</S> since there are those<S>3588</S> who offer<S>4374</S> the gifts<S>1435</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Law;<S>3551</S>


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who<S>3748</S> serve<S>3000</S> a copy<S>5262</S> and shadow<S>4639</S> of the heavenly<S>2032</S> things,<S>2032</S> just<S>2531</S> as Moses<S>3475</S> was warned<S>5537</S> [by God] when he was about<S>3195</S> to erect<S>2005</S> the tabernacle;<S>4633</S> for, "See,<S>3708</S>" He says,<S>5346</S> "that you make<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> according<S>2596</S> to the pattern<S>5179</S> which was shown<S>1166</S> you on the mountain.<S>3735</S>"


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But now<S>3568</S> He has obtained<S>5177</S> a more<S>1313</S> excellent<S>1313</S> ministry,<S>3009</S> by as much<S>3745</S> as He is also<S>2532</S> the mediator<S>3316</S> of a better<S>2909</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> which<S>3748</S> has been enacted<S>3549</S> on better<S>2909</S> promises.<S>1860</S>


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<pb/>For if<S>1487</S> that first<S>4413</S> [covenant] had been<S>1510</S> faultless,<S>273</S> there would have been no<S>3756</S> occasion<S>5117</S> sought<S>2212</S> for a second.<S>1208</S>


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For finding<S>3201</S> fault<S>3201</S> with them, He says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Behold,<S>2400</S> days<S>2250</S> are coming,<S>2064</S> says<S>3004</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> When<S>2532</S> I will effect<S>4931</S> a new<S>2537</S> covenant<S>1242</S> With the house<S>3624</S> of Israel<S>2474</S> and with the house<S>3624</S> of Judah;<S>2455</S></t>


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<t>Not like<S>2596</S> the covenant<S>1242</S> which<S>3739</S> I made<S>4160</S> with their fathers<S>3962</S> On the day<S>2250</S> when I took<S>1949</S> them by the hand<S>5495</S> To lead<S>1806</S> them out of the land<S>1093</S> of Egypt;<S>125</S> For they did not continue<S>1696</S> in My covenant,<S>1242</S> And I did not care<S>272</S> for them, says<S>3004</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S></t>


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<t>"For this<S>3778</S> is the covenant<S>1242</S> that I will make<S>1303</S> with the house<S>3624</S> of Israel<S>2474</S> After<S>3326</S> those<S>1565</S> days,<S>2250</S> says<S>3004</S> the Lord:<S>2962</S> I will put<S>1325</S> My laws<S>3551</S> into their minds,<S>1271</S> And I will write<S>1924</S> them upon their hearts.<S>2588</S> And I will be their God,<S>2316</S> And they shall be My people.<S>2992</S></t>


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<t>"And they shall not teach<S>1321</S> everyone<S>1538</S> his fellow<S>4177</S> citizen,<S>4177</S> And everyone<S>1538</S> his brother,<S>80</S> saying,<S>3004</S> 'Know<S>1097</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S>' For all<S>3956</S> shall know<S>3609</S> Me, From the least<S>3398</S> to the greatest<S>3173</S> of them.</t>


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<t>"For I will be merciful<S>2436</S> to their iniquities,<S>93</S> And I will remember<S>3403</S> their sins<S>266</S> no<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> more.<S>2089</S>"</t>


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<pb/>When<S>1722</S> He said,<S>3004</S> "A new<S>2537</S> [covenant]," He has made<S>3822</S> the first<S>4413</S> obsolete.<S>3822</S> But whatever is becoming<S>3822</S> obsolete<S>3822</S> and growing<S>1095</S> old<S>1095</S> is ready<S>1451</S> to disappear.<S>854</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>3767</S> even<S>2532</S> the first<S>4413</S> [covenant] had<S>2192</S> regulations<S>1345</S> of divine<S>2999</S> worship<S>2999</S> and the earthly<S>2886</S> sanctuary.<S>40</S>


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For there was a tabernacle<S>4633</S> prepared,<S>2680</S> the outer<S>4413</S> one,<S>4387</S> in which<S>3739</S> [were] the lampstand<S>3087</S> and the table<S>5132</S> and the sacred<S>4286</S> bread;<S>740</S> this<S>3748</S> is called<S>3004</S> the holy<S>40</S> place.<S>40</S>


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And behind<S>3326</S> the second<S>1208</S> veil,<S>2665</S> there was a tabernacle<S>4633</S> which is called<S>3004</S> the Holy<S>40</S> of Holies,<S>40</S>


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having<S>2192</S> a golden<S>5552</S> altar<S>2369</S> of incense<S>2369</S> and the ark<S>2787</S> of the covenant<S>1242</S> covered<S>4028</S> on all<S>3840</S> sides<S>3840</S> with gold,<S>5553</S> in which<S>3739</S> [was] a golden<S>5552</S> jar<S>4713</S> holding<S>2192</S> the manna,<S>3131</S> and Aaron's rod<S>4464</S> which budded,<S>985</S> and the tables<S>4109</S> of the covenant.<S>1242</S>


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And above<S>5231</S> it [were] the cherubim<S>5502</S> of glory<S>1391</S> overshadowing<S>2683</S> the mercy<S>2435</S> seat;<S>2435</S> but of these<S>3739</S> things<S>3739</S> we cannot<S>3756</S> now<S>3568</S> speak<S>3004</S> in detail.<S>3313</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> have been thus<S>3779</S> prepared,<S>2680</S> the priests<S>2409</S> are continually<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S> entering<S>1524</S> the outer<S>4413</S> tabernacle,<S>4633</S> performing<S>2005</S> the divine<S>2999</S> worship,<S>2999</S>


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but into the second<S>1208</S> only<S>3441</S> the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> [enters], once<S>530</S> a year,<S>1763</S> not without<S>5565</S> [taking] blood,<S>129</S> which<S>3739</S> he offers<S>4374</S> for himself<S>1438</S> and for the sins<S>51</S> of the people<S>2992</S> committed in ignorance.<S>51</S>


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The Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> [is] signifying<S>1213</S> this,<S>3778</S> that the way<S>3598</S> into the holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> has not yet<S>3380</S> been disclosed,<S>5319</S> while the outer<S>4413</S> tabernacle<S>4633</S> is still<S>2089</S> standing,<S>4714</S>


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which<S>3748</S> [is] a symbol<S>3850</S> for the present<S>1764</S> time.<S>2540</S> Accordingly<S>2596</S> both<S>5037</S> gifts<S>1435</S> and sacrifices<S>2378</S> are offered<S>4374</S> which cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3361</S> make<S>5048</S> the worshiper<S>3000</S> perfect<S>5048</S> in conscience,<S>4893</S>


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since they [relate] only<S>3440</S> to food<S>1033</S> and drink<S>4188</S> and various<S>1313</S> washings,<S>909</S> regulations<S>1345</S> for the body<S>4561</S> imposed<S>1945</S> until<S>3360</S> a time<S>2540</S> of reformation.<S>1357</S>


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<pb/>But when Christ<S>5547</S> appeared<S>3854</S> [as] a high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> of the good<S>18</S> things<S>18</S> to come,<S>1096</S> [He entered] through<S>1223</S> the greater<S>3173</S> and more<S>5046</S> perfect<S>5046</S> tabernacle,<S>4633</S> not made<S>5499</S> with hands,<S>5499</S> that is to say, not of this<S>3778</S> creation;<S>2937</S>


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and not through<S>1223</S> the blood<S>129</S> of goats<S>5131</S> and calves,<S>3448</S> but through<S>1223</S> His own<S>2398</S> blood,<S>129</S> He entered<S>1525</S> the holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> once<S>2178</S> for all,<S>2178</S> having obtained<S>2147</S> eternal<S>166</S> redemption.<S>3085</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> the blood<S>129</S> of goats<S>5131</S> and bulls<S>5022</S> and the ashes<S>4700</S> of a heifer<S>1151</S> sprinkling<S>4472</S> those<S>3588</S> who have been defiled,<S>2840</S> sanctify<S>37</S> for the cleansing<S>2514</S> of the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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how<S>4214</S> much<S>4214</S> more<S>3123</S> will the blood<S>129</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> who<S>3739</S> through<S>1223</S> the eternal<S>166</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> offered<S>4374</S> Himself<S>1438</S> without<S>299</S> blemish<S>299</S> to God,<S>2316</S> cleanse<S>2511</S> your conscience<S>4893</S> from dead<S>3498</S> works<S>2041</S> to serve<S>3000</S> the living<S>2198</S> God<S>2316</S>?


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<pb/>And for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> He is the mediator<S>3316</S> of a new<S>2537</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> in order<S>3704</S> that since a death<S>2288</S> has taken<S>1096</S> place<S>1096</S> for the redemption<S>629</S> of the transgressions<S>3847</S> that were [committed] under<S>1909</S> the first<S>4413</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> those<S>3588</S> who have been called<S>2564</S> may receive<S>2983</S> the promise<S>1860</S> of the eternal<S>166</S> inheritance.<S>2817</S>


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<pb/>For where<S>3699</S> a covenant<S>1242</S> is, there must of necessity<S>318</S> be the death<S>2288</S> of the one who made<S>1303</S> it.


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<pb/>For a covenant<S>1242</S> is valid<S>949</S> [only] when men are dead,<S>3498</S> for it is never<S>3379</S> in force<S>2480</S> while<S>3753</S> the one who made<S>1303</S> it lives.<S>2198</S>


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Therefore<S>3606</S> even<S>3761</S> the first<S>4413</S> [covenant] was not inaugurated<S>1457</S> without<S>5565</S> blood.<S>129</S>


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For when every<S>3956</S> commandment<S>1785</S> had been spoken<S>2980</S> by Moses<S>3475</S> to all<S>3956</S> the people<S>2992</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Law,<S>3551</S> he took<S>2983</S> the blood<S>129</S> of the calves<S>3448</S> and the goats,<S>5131</S> with water<S>5204</S> and scarlet<S>2847</S> wool<S>2053</S> and hyssop,<S>5301</S> and sprinkled<S>4472</S> both<S>5037</S> the book<S>975</S> itself<S>846</S> and all<S>3956</S> the people,<S>2992</S>


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saying,<S>3004</S> "This<S>3778</S> is the blood<S>129</S> of the covenant<S>1242</S> which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> commanded<S>1781</S> you."


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And in the same<S>3668</S> way<S>3668</S> he sprinkled<S>4472</S> both<S>2532</S> the tabernacle<S>4633</S> and all<S>3956</S> the vessels<S>4632</S> of the ministry<S>3009</S> with the blood.<S>129</S>


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And according<S>2596</S> to the Law,<S>3551</S> [one may] almost<S>4975</S> [say], all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are cleansed<S>2511</S> with blood,<S>129</S> and without<S>5565</S> shedding<S>130</S> of blood<S>130</S> there is no<S>3756</S> forgiveness.<S>859</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> it was necessary<S>318</S> for the copies<S>5262</S> of the things in the heavens<S>3772</S> to be cleansed<S>2511</S> with these,<S>3778</S> but the heavenly<S>2032</S> things<S>2032</S> themselves<S>846</S> with better<S>2909</S> sacrifices<S>2378</S> than<S>3844</S> these.<S>3778</S>


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For Christ<S>5547</S> did not enter<S>1525</S> a holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> made<S>5499</S> with hands,<S>5499</S> a [mere] copy<S>499</S> of the true<S>228</S> one,<S>228</S> but into heaven<S>3772</S> itself,<S>846</S> now<S>3568</S> to appear<S>1718</S> in the presence<S>4383</S> of God<S>2316</S> for us;


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nor<S>3761</S> was it that He should offer<S>4374</S> Himself<S>1438</S> often,<S>4178</S> as the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> enters<S>1525</S> the holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> year<S>1763</S> by year<S>1763</S> with blood<S>129</S> not his own.<S>245</S>


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Otherwise,<S>1893</S> He would have needed<S>1163</S> to suffer<S>3958</S> often<S>4178</S> since<S>575</S> the foundation<S>2602</S> of the world;<S>2889</S> but now<S>3570</S> once<S>530</S> at the consummation<S>4930</S> of the ages<S>165</S> He has been manifested<S>5319</S> to put<S>115</S> away<S>115</S> sin<S>266</S> by the sacrifice<S>2378</S> of Himself.<S>846</S>


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And inasmuch<S>2596</S> <S>3745</S> as it is appointed<S>606</S> for men<S>444</S> to die<S>599</S> once<S>530</S> and after<S>3326</S> this<S>3778</S> [comes] judgment,<S>2920</S>


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so<S>3779</S> Christ<S>5547</S> also,<S>2532</S> having been offered<S>4374</S> once<S>530</S> to bear<S>399</S> the sins<S>266</S> of many,<S>4183</S> shall appear<S>3708</S> a second<S>1208</S> time<S>1208</S> for salvation<S>4991</S> without<S>5565</S> [reference to] sin,<S>266</S> to those<S>3588</S> who eagerly<S>553</S> await<S>553</S> Him.


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<pb/>For the Law,<S>3551</S> since it has<S>2192</S> [only] a shadow<S>4639</S> of the good<S>18</S> things<S>18</S> to come<S>3195</S> [and] not the very<S>846</S> form<S>1504</S> of things,<S>4229</S> can<S>1410</S> never<S>3763</S> by the same<S>846</S> sacrifices<S>2378</S> year<S>1763</S> by year,<S>1763</S> which<S>3739</S> they offer<S>4374</S> continually,<S>1336</S> make<S>5048</S> perfect<S>5048</S> those<S>3588</S> who draw<S>4334</S> near.<S>4334</S>


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Otherwise,<S>1893</S> would they not have ceased<S>3973</S> to be offered,<S>4374</S> because<S>1223</S> the worshipers,<S>3000</S> having once<S>530</S> been cleansed,<S>2511</S> would no<S>3367</S> longer<S>2089</S> have<S>2192</S> had<S>2192</S> consciousness<S>4893</S> of sins<S>266</S>?


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But in those<S>846</S> [sacrifices] there is a reminder<S>364</S> of sins<S>266</S> year<S>1763</S> by year.<S>1763</S>


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For it is impossible<S>102</S> for the blood<S>129</S> of bulls<S>5022</S> and goats<S>5131</S> to take<S>851</S> away<S>851</S> sins.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1352</S> when He comes<S>1525</S> into the world,<S>2889</S> He says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Sacrifice<S>2378</S> and offering<S>4376</S> Thou hast not desired,<S>2309</S> But a body<S>4983</S> Thou hast prepared<S>2675</S> for Me;</t>


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<t>In whole<S>3646</S> burnt<S>3646</S> offerings<S>3646</S> and [sacrifices] for sin<S>266</S> Thou hast taken<S>2106</S> no<S>3756</S> pleasure.<S>2106</S></t>


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<pb/>"Then<S>5119</S> I said,<S>3004</S> <t>'Behold,<S>2400</S> I have<S>2240</S> come<S>2240</S> (In the roll<S>2777</S> of the book<S>975</S> it is written<S>1125</S> of Me) To do<S>4160</S> Thy will,<S>2307</S> O God.<S>2316</S>'"</t>


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<pb/>After saying<S>3004</S> above,<S>511</S> "Sacrifices<S>2378</S> and offerings<S>4376</S> and whole<S>3646</S> burnt<S>3646</S> offerings<S>3646</S> and [sacrifices] for sin<S>266</S> Thou hast not desired,<S>2309</S> nor<S>3761</S> hast Thou taken<S>2106</S> pleasure<S>2106</S> [in them]" (which<S>3748</S> are offered<S>4374</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Law<S>3551</S>),


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then<S>5119</S> He said,<S>3004</S> "Behold,<S>2400</S> I have<S>2240</S> come<S>2240</S> to do<S>4160</S> Thy will.<S>2307</S>" He takes<S>337</S> away<S>337</S> the first<S>4413</S> in order<S>2443</S> to establish<S>2476</S> the second.<S>1208</S>


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By this<S>3739</S> will<S>2307</S> we have been<S>1510</S> sanctified<S>37</S> through<S>1223</S> the offering<S>4376</S> of the body<S>4983</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> once<S>2178</S> for all.<S>2178</S>


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And every<S>3956</S> priest<S>2409</S> stands<S>2476</S> daily<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S> ministering<S>3008</S> and offering<S>4374</S> time<S>4178</S> after<S>4178</S> time<S>4178</S> the same<S>846</S> sacrifices,<S>2378</S> which<S>3748</S> can<S>1410</S> never<S>3763</S> take<S>4014</S> away<S>4014</S> sins;<S>266</S>


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but He, having offered<S>4374</S> one<S>1520</S> sacrifice<S>2378</S> for sins<S>266</S> for all<S>1336</S> time,<S>1336</S> sat<S>2523</S> down<S>2523</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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waiting<S>1551</S> from that time<S>3062</S> onward<S>3062</S> until<S>2193</S> His enemies<S>2190</S> be made<S>5087</S> a footstool<S>5286</S> for His feet.<S>4228</S>


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For by one<S>1520</S> offering<S>4376</S> He has perfected<S>5048</S> for all<S>1336</S> time<S>1336</S> those<S>3588</S> who are sanctified.<S>37</S>


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<pb/>And the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> also<S>2532</S> bears<S>3140</S> witness<S>3140</S> to us; for after<S>3326</S> saying,<S>3004</S>


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<t>"This<S>3778</S> is the covenant<S>1242</S> that I will make<S>1303</S> with them After<S>3326</S> those<S>1565</S> days,<S>2250</S> says<S>3004</S> the Lord:<S>2962</S> I will put<S>1325</S> My laws<S>3551</S> upon their heart,<S>2588</S> And upon their mind<S>1271</S> I will write<S>1924</S> them," [He then says],</t>


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<t>"And their sins<S>266</S> and their lawless<S>458</S> deeds<S>458</S> I will remember<S>3403</S> no<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> more.<S>2089</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> where<S>3699</S> there is forgiveness<S>859</S> of these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> there is no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> [any] offering<S>4376</S> for sin.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Since therefore,<S>3767</S> brethren,<S>80</S> we have<S>2192</S> confidence<S>3954</S> to enter<S>1529</S> the holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> by the blood<S>129</S> of Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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by a new<S>4372</S> and living<S>2198</S> way<S>3598</S> which<S>3739</S> He inaugurated<S>1457</S> for us through<S>1223</S> the veil,<S>2665</S> that is, His flesh,<S>4561</S>


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and since [we have] a great<S>3173</S> priest<S>2409</S> over<S>1909</S> the house<S>3624</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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let us draw<S>4334</S> near<S>4334</S> with a sincere<S>228</S> heart<S>2588</S> in full<S>4136</S> assurance<S>4136</S> of faith,<S>4102</S> having our hearts<S>2588</S> sprinkled<S>4472</S> [clean] from an evil<S>4190</S> conscience<S>4893</S> and our bodies<S>4983</S> washed<S>3068</S> with pure<S>2513</S> water.<S>5204</S>


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<pb/>Let us hold<S>2722</S> fast<S>2722</S> the confession<S>3671</S> of our hope<S>1680</S> without<S>186</S> wavering,<S>186</S> for He who promised<S>1861</S> is faithful;<S>4103</S>


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and let us consider<S>2657</S> how to stimulate<S>3948</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> to love<S>26</S> and good<S>2570</S> deeds,<S>2041</S>


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not forsaking<S>1459</S> our own<S>1438</S> assembling<S>1997</S> together,<S>1997</S> as is the habit<S>1485</S> of some,<S>5100</S> but encouraging<S>3870</S> [one another]; and all<S>5118</S> the more,<S>3123</S> as you see<S>991</S> the day<S>2250</S> drawing<S>1448</S> near.<S>1448</S>


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<pb/>For if we go on sinning<S>264</S> willfully<S>1596</S> after<S>3326</S> receiving<S>2983</S> the knowledge<S>1922</S> of the truth,<S>225</S> there no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> remains<S>620</S> a sacrifice<S>2378</S> for sins,<S>266</S>


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<pb/>but a certain<S>5100</S> terrifying<S>5398</S> expectation<S>1561</S> of judgment,<S>2920</S> and the fury<S>2205</S> of a fire<S>4442</S> which will<S>3195</S> consume<S>2068</S> the adversaries.<S>5227</S>


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Anyone<S>5100</S> who has set<S>114</S> aside<S>114</S> the Law<S>3551</S> of Moses<S>3475</S> dies<S>599</S> without<S>5565</S> mercy<S>3628</S> on [the testimony of] two<S>1417</S> or<S>2228</S> three<S>5140</S> witnesses.<S>3144</S>


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How<S>4214</S> much<S>4214</S> severer<S>5501</S> punishment<S>5098</S> do you think<S>1380</S> he will deserve<S>515</S> who has trampled<S>2662</S> under<S>2662</S> foot<S>2662</S> the Son<S>5207</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and has regarded<S>2233</S> as unclean<S>2839</S> the blood<S>129</S> of the covenant<S>1242</S> by which<S>3739</S> he was sanctified,<S>37</S> and has insulted<S>1796</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of grace<S>5485</S>?


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For we know<S>3609</S> Him who said,<S>3004</S> <t>"Vengeance<S>1557</S> is Mine,<S>1699</S> I will repay.<S>467</S>" And again,<S>3825</S> "The Lord<S>2962</S> will judge<S>2919</S> His people.<S>2992</S>"</t>


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<pb/>It is a terrifying<S>5398</S> thing<S>5398</S> to fall<S>1706</S> into the hands<S>5495</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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But remember<S>363</S> the former<S>4387</S> days,<S>2250</S> when,<S>1722</S> <S>3739</S> after being enlightened,<S>5461</S> you endured<S>5278</S> a great<S>4183</S> conflict<S>119</S> of sufferings,<S>3804</S>


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partly,<S>3778</S> <S>3303</S> by being made<S>2301</S> a public<S>2301</S> spectacle<S>2301</S> through reproaches<S>3680</S> and tribulations,<S>2347</S> and partly<S>1161</S> by becoming<S>1096</S> sharers<S>2844</S> with those<S>3588</S> who were so<S>3779</S> treated.<S>390</S>


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For you showed<S>4834</S> sympathy<S>4834</S> to the prisoners,<S>1198</S> and accepted<S>4327</S> joyfully<S>5479</S> the seizure<S>724</S> of your property,<S>5225</S> knowing<S>1097</S> that you have<S>2192</S> for yourselves<S>1438</S> a better<S>2909</S> possession<S>5223</S> and an abiding<S>3306</S> one.


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> do not throw<S>577</S> away<S>577</S> your confidence,<S>3954</S> which<S>3748</S> has<S>2192</S> a great<S>3173</S> reward.<S>3405</S>


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For you have<S>2192</S> need<S>5532</S> of endurance,<S>5281</S> so<S>2443</S> that when you have done<S>4160</S> the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> you may receive<S>2865</S> what<S>1860</S> was promised.<S>1860</S>


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<t>For yet<S>2089</S> in a very<S>3745</S> little<S>3398</S> while,<S>3745</S> He who is coming<S>2064</S> will come,<S>2240</S> and will not delay.<S>5549</S></t>


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<t>But My righteous<S>1342</S> one<S>1342</S> shall live<S>2198</S> by faith;<S>4102</S> And if<S>1437</S> he shrinks<S>5288</S> back,<S>5288</S> My soul<S>5590</S> has<S>2106</S> no<S>3756</S> pleasure<S>2106</S> in him.</t>


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<pb/>But we are not of those who shrink<S>5289</S> back<S>5289</S> to destruction,<S>684</S> but of those who have faith<S>4102</S> to the preserving<S>4047</S> of the soul.<S>5590</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> faith<S>4102</S> is the assurance<S>5287</S> of [things<S>4229</S>] hoped<S>1679</S> for, the conviction<S>1650</S> of things not seen.<S>991</S>


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> we understand<S>3539</S> that the worlds<S>165</S> were prepared<S>2675</S> by the word<S>4487</S> of God,<S>2316</S> so<S>1519</S> that what is seen<S>991</S> was not made<S>1096</S> out of things which are visible.<S>5316</S>


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> Abel offered<S>6</S> to God<S>4374</S> a better<S>2316</S> sacrifice<S>4183</S> than<S>2378</S> Cain,<S>3844</S> through<S>2535</S> which<S>1223</S> he obtained<S>3739</S> the testimony<S>3140</S> that he was righteous,<S>3140</S> God<S>1342</S> testifying<S>2316</S> about<S>3140</S> his gifts,<S>1909</S> and through<S>1435</S> faith, though he is dead,<S>1223</S> he still<S>599</S> speaks.<S>2089</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Enoch<S>1802</S> was taken<S>3346</S> up so that he should not see<S>3708</S> death;<S>2288</S> and he was not found<S>2147</S> because<S>1360</S> God<S>2316</S> took<S>3346</S> him up; for he obtained<S>3140</S> the witness<S>3140</S> that before<S>4253</S> his being<S>3331</S> taken<S>3331</S> up he was pleasing<S>2100</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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And without<S>5565</S> faith<S>4102</S> it is impossible<S>102</S> to please<S>2100</S> [Him], for he who comes<S>4334</S> to God<S>2316</S> must<S>1163</S> believe<S>4100</S> that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder<S>3406</S> of those<S>3588</S> who seek<S>1567</S> Him.


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By faith<S>4102</S> Noah,<S>3575</S> being warned<S>5537</S> [by God] about<S>4012</S> things not yet<S>3369</S> seen,<S>991</S> in reverence<S>2125</S> prepared<S>2680</S> an ark<S>2787</S> for the salvation<S>4991</S> of his household,<S>3624</S> by which<S>3739</S> he condemned<S>2632</S> the world,<S>2889</S> and became<S>1096</S> an heir<S>2818</S> of the righteousness<S>1343</S> which is according<S>2596</S> to faith.<S>4102</S>


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> Abraham,<S>11</S> when he was called,<S>2564</S> obeyed<S>5219</S> by going<S>1831</S> out to a place<S>5117</S> which<S>3739</S> he was to receive<S>2983</S> for an inheritance;<S>2817</S> and he went<S>1831</S> out, not knowing<S>1987</S> where<S>4226</S> he was going.<S>2064</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> he lived<S>3939</S> as an alien<S>3939</S> in the land<S>1093</S> of promise,<S>1860</S> as in a foreign<S>245</S> [land], dwelling<S>2730</S> in tents<S>4633</S> with Isaac<S>2464</S> and Jacob,<S>2384</S> fellow<S>4789</S> heirs<S>4789</S> of the same<S>846</S> promise;<S>1860</S>


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for he was looking<S>1551</S> for the city<S>4172</S> which<S>3739</S> has<S>2192</S> foundations,<S>2310</S> whose<S>3739</S> architect<S>5079</S> and builder<S>1217</S> is God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> even<S>2532</S> Sarah<S>4564</S> herself<S>846</S> received<S>2983</S> ability<S>1411</S> to conceive,<S>2602</S> <S>4690</S> even<S>2532</S> beyond<S>3844</S> the proper<S>2540</S> time<S>2540</S> of life,<S>2244</S> since<S>1893</S> she considered<S>2233</S> Him faithful<S>4103</S> who had promised;<S>1861</S>


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therefore,<S>1352</S> also,<S>2532</S> there was born<S>1096</S> of one<S>1520</S> man,<S>1520</S> and him as good as dead<S>3499</S> at that, [as many descendants] as the stars<S>798</S> of heaven<S>3772</S> in number,<S>4128</S> and innumerable<S>382</S> as the sand<S>285</S> which is by the seashore.<S>2281</S>


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<pb/>All<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> died<S>599</S> in faith,<S>4102</S> without<S>3361</S> receiving<S>2865</S> the promises,<S>1860</S> but having seen<S>3708</S> them and having welcomed<S>782</S> them from a distance,<S>4207</S> and having confessed<S>3670</S> that they were strangers<S>3581</S> and exiles<S>3927</S> on the earth.<S>1093</S>


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For those<S>3588</S> who say<S>3004</S> such<S>5108</S> things<S>5108</S> make<S>1718</S> it clear<S>1718</S> that they are seeking<S>1934</S> a country<S>3968</S> of their own.<S>3968</S>


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And indeed<S>3303</S> if<S>1487</S> they had been thinking<S>3421</S> of that [country] from which<S>3739</S> they went<S>7057</S> out, they would have had<S>2192</S> opportunity<S>2540</S> to return.<S>344</S>


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But as it is, they desire<S>3713</S> a better<S>2909</S> [country], that is a heavenly<S>2032</S> one.<S>2032</S> Therefore<S>1352</S> God<S>2316</S> is not ashamed<S>1870</S> to be called<S>1941</S> their God;<S>2316</S> for He has prepared<S>2090</S> a city<S>4172</S> for them.


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> Abraham,<S>11</S> when he was tested,<S>3985</S> offered<S>4374</S> up Isaac;<S>2464</S> and he who had received<S>324</S> the promises<S>1860</S> was offering<S>4374</S> up his only<S>3439</S> begotten<S>3439</S> [son];


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[it was he] to whom<S>3739</S> it was said,<S>2980</S> "In Isaac<S>2464</S> your descendants<S>4690</S> shall be called.<S>2564</S>"


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He considered<S>3049</S> that God<S>2316</S> is able<S>1415</S> to raise<S>1453</S> [men] even<S>2532</S> from the dead;<S>3498</S> from which<S>3606</S> he also<S>2532</S> received<S>2865</S> him back<S>2865</S> as a type.<S>3850</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Isaac<S>2464</S> blessed<S>2127</S> Jacob<S>2384</S> and Esau,<S>2269</S> even<S>2532</S> regarding<S>4012</S> things<S>3195</S> to come.<S>3195</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Jacob,<S>2384</S> as he was dying,<S>599</S> blessed<S>2127</S> each<S>1538</S> of the sons<S>5207</S> of Joseph,<S>2501</S> and worshiped,<S>4352</S> [leaning] on the top<S>206</S> of his staff.<S>4464</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Joseph,<S>2501</S> when he was dying,<S>5053</S> made<S>3421</S> mention<S>3421</S> of the exodus<S>1841</S> of the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel,<S>2474</S> and gave<S>1781</S> orders<S>1781</S> concerning<S>4012</S> his bones.<S>3747</S>


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<pb/>By faith<S>4102</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> when he was born,<S>1080</S> was hidden<S>2928</S> for three<S>5150</S> months<S>5150</S> by his parents,<S>3962</S> because<S>1360</S> they saw<S>3708</S> he was a beautiful<S>791</S> child;<S>3813</S> and they were not afraid<S>5399</S> of the king's edict.<S>1297</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> when he had grown<S>3173</S> <S>1096</S> up, refused<S>720</S> to be called<S>3004</S> the son<S>5207</S> of Pharaoh's daughter;<S>2364</S>


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choosing<S>138</S> rather<S>3123</S> to endure<S>4778</S> ill-treatment with the people<S>2992</S> of God,<S>2316</S> than<S>2228</S> to enjoy<S>619</S> the passing<S>4340</S> pleasures<S>619</S> of sin;<S>266</S>


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considering<S>2233</S> the reproach<S>3680</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> greater<S>3173</S> riches<S>4149</S> than the treasures<S>2344</S> of Egypt;<S>125</S> for he was looking<S>578</S> to the reward.<S>3405</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> he left<S>2641</S> Egypt,<S>125</S> not fearing<S>5399</S> the wrath<S>2372</S> of the king;<S>935</S> for he endured,<S>2594</S> as seeing<S>3708</S> Him who is unseen.<S>517</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> he kept<S>4160</S> the Passover<S>3957</S> and the sprinkling<S>4378</S> of the blood,<S>129</S> so<S>2443</S> that he who destroyed<S>3639</S> the first-born might not touch<S>2345</S> them.


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By faith<S>4102</S> they passed<S>1224</S> through<S>1224</S> the Red<S>2063</S> Sea<S>2281</S> as though<S>5613</S> [they were passing] through<S>1223</S> dry<S>3584</S> land;<S>1093</S> and the Egyptians,<S>124</S> when they attempted<S>3984</S> <S>2983</S> it, were drowned.<S>2666</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> the walls<S>5038</S> of Jericho<S>2410</S> fell<S>4098</S> down,<S>4098</S> after they had been encircled<S>2944</S> for seven<S>2033</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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By faith<S>4102</S> Rahab<S>4460</S> the harlot<S>4204</S> did not perish<S>4881</S> along<S>4881</S> with those<S>3588</S> who were disobedient,<S>544</S> after she had welcomed<S>1209</S> the spies<S>2685</S> in peace.<S>1515</S>


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<pb/>And what<S>5101</S> more<S>2089</S> shall I say<S>3004</S>? For time<S>5550</S> will fail<S>1952</S> me if I tell<S>1334</S> of Gideon,<S>1066</S> Barak,<S>913</S> Samson,<S>4546</S> Jephthah,<S>2422</S> of David<S>7035</S> and Samuel<S>4545</S> and the prophets,<S>4396</S>


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who<S>3739</S> by faith<S>4102</S> conquered<S>2610</S> kingdoms,<S>932</S> performed<S>2038</S> [acts of] righteousness,<S>1343</S> obtained<S>2013</S> promises,<S>1860</S> shut<S>5420</S> the mouths<S>4750</S> of lions,<S>3023</S>


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quenched<S>4570</S> the power<S>1411</S> of fire,<S>4442</S> escaped<S>5343</S> the edge<S>4750</S> of the sword,<S>3162</S> from weakness<S>769</S> were made<S>1412</S> strong,<S>1412</S> became<S>1096</S> mighty<S>2478</S> in war,<S>4171</S> put<S>2827</S> foreign<S>245</S> armies<S>3925</S> to flight.<S>2827</S>


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Women<S>1135</S> received<S>2983</S> [back] their dead<S>3498</S> by resurrection;<S>386</S> and others<S>243</S> were tortured,<S>5178</S> not accepting<S>4327</S> their release,<S>629</S> in order<S>2443</S> that they might obtain<S>5177</S> a better<S>2909</S> resurrection;<S>386</S>


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and others<S>2087</S> experienced<S>2983</S> <S>3984</S> mockings<S>1701</S> and scourgings,<S>3148</S> yes,<S>2089</S> also<S>1161</S> chains<S>1199</S> and imprisonment.<S>5438</S>


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They were stoned,<S>3034</S> they were sawn<S>4249</S> in two,<S>4249</S> they were tempted,<S>3985</S> they were put<S>599</S> to death<S>599</S> <S>1722</S> <S>5408</S> with the sword;<S>3162</S> they went<S>4022</S> about<S>4022</S> in sheepskins,<S>3374</S> in goatskins,<S>122</S> <S>1192</S> being destitute,<S>5302</S> afflicted,<S>2346</S> ill-treated


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([men] of whom<S>3739</S> the world<S>2889</S> was not worthy<S>514</S>), wandering<S>4105</S> in deserts<S>2047</S> and mountains<S>3735</S> and caves<S>4693</S> and holes<S>3692</S> in the ground.<S>1093</S>


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<pb/>And all<S>3956</S> these,<S>3778</S> having gained<S>3140</S> approval<S>3140</S> through<S>1223</S> their faith,<S>4102</S> did not receive<S>2865</S> what<S>1860</S> was promised,<S>1860</S>


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because God<S>2316</S> had provided<S>4265</S> something<S>5100</S> better<S>2909</S> for us, so<S>2443</S> that apart<S>5565</S> from us they should not be made<S>5048</S> perfect.<S>5048</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>5105</S> since we have<S>2192</S> so<S>5118</S> great<S>5118</S> a cloud<S>3509</S> of witnesses<S>3144</S> surrounding<S>4029</S> us, let us also<S>2532</S> lay<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> every<S>3956</S> encumbrance,<S>3591</S> and the sin<S>266</S> which so easily<S>2139</S> entangles<S>2139</S> us, and let us run<S>5143</S> with endurance<S>5281</S> the race<S>73</S> that is set<S>4295</S> before<S>4295</S> us,


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fixing<S>872</S> our eyes<S>872</S> on Jesus,<S>2424</S> the author<S>747</S> and perfecter<S>5051</S> of faith,<S>4102</S> who<S>3739</S> for the joy<S>5479</S> set<S>4295</S> before<S>4295</S> Him endured<S>5278</S> the cross,<S>4716</S> despising<S>2706</S> the shame,<S>152</S> and has sat<S>2523</S> down<S>2523</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of the throne<S>2362</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For consider<S>357</S> Him who has endured<S>5278</S> such<S>5108</S> hostility<S>485</S> by sinners<S>268</S> against<S>1519</S> Himself,<S>1438</S> so<S>2443</S> that you may not grow<S>2577</S> weary<S>2577</S> and lose<S>1590</S> heart.<S>5590</S>


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<pb/>You have not yet<S>3768</S> resisted<S>478</S> to the point<S>3360</S> of shedding blood<S>129</S> in your striving<S>464</S> against<S>4314</S> sin;<S>266</S>


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and you have forgotten<S>1585</S> the exhortation<S>3874</S> which<S>3748</S> is addressed<S>1256</S> to you as sons,<S>5207</S> <t>"My son,<S>5207</S> do not regard<S>3643</S> lightly<S>3643</S> the discipline<S>3809</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> Nor<S>3366</S> faint<S>1590</S> when you are reproved<S>1651</S> by Him;</t>


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<t>For those whom<S>3739</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> loves<S>25</S> He disciplines,<S>3811</S> And He scourges<S>3146</S> every<S>3956</S> son<S>5207</S> whom<S>3739</S> He receives.<S>3858</S>"</t>


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<pb/>It is for discipline<S>3809</S> that you endure;<S>5278</S> God<S>2316</S> deals<S>4374</S> with you as with sons;<S>5207</S> for what<S>5101</S> son<S>5207</S> is there whom<S>3739</S> [his] father<S>3962</S> does not discipline<S>3811</S>?


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But if<S>1487</S> you are without<S>5565</S> discipline,<S>3809</S> of which<S>3739</S> all<S>3956</S> have become<S>1096</S> partakers,<S>3353</S> then<S>686</S> you are illegitimate<S>3541</S> children<S>3541</S> and not sons.<S>5207</S>


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Furthermore,<S>1534</S> we had<S>2192</S> earthly<S>4561</S> fathers<S>3962</S> to discipline<S>3810</S> us, and we respected<S>1788</S> them; shall we not much<S>4183</S> rather<S>3123</S> be subject<S>5293</S> to the Father<S>3962</S> of spirits,<S>4151</S> and live<S>2198</S>?


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<pb/>For they disciplined<S>3811</S> us for a short<S>3641</S> time<S>2250</S> as seemed<S>1380</S> best<S>1380</S> to them, but He [disciplines us] for [our] good,<S>4851</S> that we may share<S>3335</S> His holiness.<S>41</S>


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All<S>3956</S> discipline<S>3809</S> for the moment<S>3918</S> seems<S>1380</S> not to be joyful,<S>5479</S> but sorrowful;<S>3077</S> yet<S>1161</S> to those<S>3588</S> who have been trained<S>1128</S> by it, afterwards<S>5305</S> it yields<S>591</S> the peaceful<S>1516</S> fruit<S>2590</S> of righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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Therefore,<S>1352</S> strengthen<S>461</S> the hands<S>5495</S> that are weak<S>3935</S> and the knees<S>1119</S> that are feeble,<S>3886</S>


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and make<S>4160</S> straight<S>3717</S> paths<S>5163</S> for your feet,<S>4228</S> so<S>2443</S> that [the limb] which is lame<S>5560</S> may not be put<S>1624</S> out of joint,<S>1624</S> but rather<S>3123</S> be healed.<S>2390</S>


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<pb/>Pursue<S>1377</S> peace<S>1515</S> with all<S>3956</S> men,<S>3956</S> and the sanctification<S>38</S> without<S>5565</S> which<S>3739</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> will see<S>3708</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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See<S>1983</S> to it that no<S>3361</S> one<S>5100</S> comes<S>5302</S> short<S>5302</S> of the grace<S>5485</S> of God;<S>2316</S> that no<S>3361</S> root<S>4491</S> of bitterness<S>4088</S> springing<S>5453</S> up causes<S>1776</S> trouble,<S>1776</S> and by it many<S>4183</S> be defiled;<S>3392</S>


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that [there be] no<S>3361</S> <S>5100</S> immoral<S>4205</S> or<S>2228</S> godless<S>952</S> person<S>952</S> like<S>5613</S> Esau,<S>2269</S> who<S>3739</S> sold<S>591</S> his own<S>1438</S> birthright<S>4415</S> for a [single] meal.<S>1035</S>


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For you know<S>3609</S> that even<S>2532</S> afterwards,<S>3347</S> when he desired<S>2309</S> to inherit<S>2816</S> the blessing,<S>2129</S> he was rejected,<S>593</S> for he found<S>2147</S> no<S>3756</S> place<S>5117</S> for repentance,<S>3341</S> though<S>2539</S> he sought<S>1567</S> for it with tears.<S>1144</S>


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<pb/>For you have not come<S>4334</S> to [a mountain] that may be touched<S>5584</S> and to a blazing<S>2545</S> fire,<S>4442</S> and to darkness<S>1105</S> and gloom<S>2217</S> and whirlwind,<S>2366</S>


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and to the blast<S>2279</S> of a trumpet<S>4536</S> and the sound<S>5456</S> of words<S>4487</S> which<S>3739</S> [sound was such that] those<S>3588</S> who heard<S>191</S> begged<S>3868</S> that no<S>3361</S> further<S>4369</S> word<S>3056</S> should be spoken<S>4369</S> to them.


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For they could not bear<S>5342</S> the command,<S>1291</S> "If<S>2579</S> even<S>2579</S> a beast<S>2342</S> touches<S>2345</S> the mountain,<S>3735</S> it will be stoned.<S>3036</S>"


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And so<S>3779</S> terrible<S>5398</S> was the sight,<S>5324</S> [that] Moses<S>3475</S> said,<S>3004</S> "I am<S>1510</S> full<S>1630</S> of fear<S>1630</S> and trembling.<S>1790</S>"


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But you have come<S>4334</S> to Mount<S>3735</S> Zion<S>4622</S> and to the city<S>4172</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God,<S>2316</S> the heavenly<S>2032</S> Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> and to myriads<S>3461</S> of angels,<S>32</S>


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to the general<S>3831</S> assembly<S>3831</S> and church<S>1577</S> of the first-born who are enrolled<S>583</S> in heaven,<S>3772</S> and to God,<S>2316</S> the Judge<S>2923</S> of all,<S>3956</S> and to the spirits<S>4151</S> of righteous<S>1342</S> men<S>1342</S> made<S>5048</S> perfect,<S>5048</S>


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and to Jesus,<S>2424</S> the mediator<S>3316</S> of a new<S>3501</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> and to the sprinkled<S>4473</S> blood,<S>129</S> which speaks<S>2980</S> better<S>2909</S> than<S>3844</S> [the blood] of Abel.


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<pb/>See<S>991</S> to it that you do not refuse<S>3868</S> Him who is speaking.<S>2980</S> For if<S>1487</S> those<S>1565</S> did not escape<S>1628</S> when they refused<S>3868</S> him who warned<S>5537</S> [them] on earth,<S>1093</S> much<S>4183</S> less<S>3123</S> [shall] we [escape] who turn<S>654</S> away<S>654</S> from Him who [warns] from heaven.<S>3772</S>


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And His voice<S>5456</S> shook<S>4531</S> the earth<S>1093</S> then,<S>5119</S> but now<S>3568</S> He has promised,<S>1861</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Yet<S>2089</S> once<S>530</S> more<S>530</S> I will shake<S>4579</S> not only<S>3440</S> the earth,<S>1093</S> but also<S>2532</S> the heaven.<S>3772</S> "


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And this<S>3588</S> [expression], "Yet<S>2089</S> once<S>530</S> more,<S>530</S>" denotes<S>1213</S> the removing<S>3331</S> of those<S>3588</S> things which can be shaken,<S>4531</S> as of created<S>4160</S> things,<S>4160</S> in order<S>2443</S> that those<S>3588</S> things which cannot<S>3361</S> be shaken<S>4531</S> may remain.<S>3306</S>


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Therefore,<S>1352</S> since we receive<S>3880</S> a kingdom<S>932</S> which cannot<S>761</S> be shaken,<S>761</S> let us show<S>2192</S> gratitude,<S>5485</S> by which<S>3739</S> we may offer<S>3000</S> to God<S>2316</S> an acceptable<S>2102</S> service<S>3000</S> with reverence<S>2124</S> and awe;<S>7038</S>


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Do not neglect<S>1950</S> to show hospitality<S>5381</S> to strangers,<S>5381</S> for by this<S>3778</S> some<S>5100</S> have entertained<S>3579</S> angels<S>32</S> without<S>2990</S> knowing<S>2990</S> it.


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Remember<S>3403</S> the prisoners,<S>1198</S> as though<S>5613</S> in prison<S>4887</S> with them, and those<S>3588</S> who are ill-treated, since<S>5613</S> you yourselves<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> are in the body.<S>4983</S>


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[Let] marriage<S>1062</S> [be held] in honor<S>5093</S> among<S>1722</S> all,<S>3956</S> and let the [marriage] bed<S>2845</S> [be] undefiled;<S>283</S> for fornicators<S>4205</S> and adulterers<S>3432</S> God<S>2316</S> will judge.<S>2919</S>


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Let your character<S>5158</S> be free<S>866</S> from the love<S>866</S> of money,<S>866</S> being content<S>714</S> with what you have;<S>3918</S> for He Himself<S>846</S> has said,<S>3004</S> "I will never<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> desert<S>447</S> you, nor<S>3761</S> will I ever<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> forsake<S>1459</S> you,"


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so<S>5620</S> that we confidently<S>2292</S> say,<S>3004</S> <t>"The Lord<S>2962</S> is my helper,<S>998</S> I will not be afraid.<S>5399</S> What<S>5101</S> shall man<S>444</S> do<S>4160</S> to me?"</t>


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<pb/>Remember<S>3421</S> those<S>3588</S> who led<S>2233</S> you, who<S>3748</S> spoke<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> to you; and considering<S>333</S> the result<S>1545</S> of their conduct,<S>391</S> imitate<S>3401</S> their faith.<S>4102</S>


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Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> [is] the same<S>846</S> yesterday<S>7088</S> and today,<S>4594</S> [yes] and forever.<S>165</S>


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Do not be carried<S>3911</S> away<S>3911</S> by varied<S>4164</S> and strange<S>3581</S> teachings;<S>1322</S> for it is good<S>2570</S> for the heart<S>2588</S> to be strengthened<S>950</S> by grace,<S>5485</S> not by foods,<S>1033</S> through<S>1722</S> which<S>3739</S> those<S>3588</S> who were thus<S>4043</S> occupied<S>4043</S> were not benefited.<S>5623</S>


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We have<S>2192</S> an altar,<S>2379</S> from which<S>3739</S> those<S>3588</S> who serve<S>3000</S> the tabernacle<S>4633</S> have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> right<S>1849</S> to eat.<S>2068</S>


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For the bodies<S>4983</S> of those<S>3778</S> animals<S>2226</S> whose<S>3739</S> blood<S>129</S> is brought<S>1533</S> into the holy<S>40</S> place<S>40</S> by the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> [as an offering] for sin,<S>266</S> are burned<S>2618</S> outside<S>1854</S> the camp.<S>3925</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> also,<S>2532</S> that He might sanctify<S>37</S> the people<S>2992</S> through<S>1223</S> His own<S>2398</S> blood,<S>129</S> suffered<S>3958</S> outside<S>1854</S> the gate.<S>4439</S>


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Hence,<S>5106</S> let us go<S>1831</S> out to Him outside<S>1854</S> the camp,<S>3925</S> bearing<S>5342</S> His reproach.<S>3680</S>


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For here<S>5602</S> we do not have<S>2192</S> a lasting<S>3306</S> city,<S>4172</S> but we are seeking<S>1934</S> [the city] which is to come.<S>3195</S>


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Through<S>1223</S> Him then,<S>3767</S> let us continually<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S> offer<S>399</S> up a sacrifice<S>2378</S> of praise<S>133</S> to God,<S>2316</S> that is, the fruit<S>2590</S> of lips<S>5491</S> that give<S>3670</S> thanks<S>3670</S> to His name.<S>3686</S>


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And do not neglect<S>1950</S> doing<S>2140</S> good<S>2140</S> and sharing;<S>2842</S> for with such<S>5108</S> sacrifices<S>2378</S> God<S>2316</S> is pleased.<S>2100</S>


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<pb/>Obey<S>3982</S> your leaders,<S>2233</S> and submit<S>5226</S> [to them]; for they keep<S>69</S> watch<S>69</S> over<S>5228</S> your souls,<S>5590</S> as those who will give<S>591</S> an account.<S>3056</S> Let them do<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> with joy<S>5479</S> and not with grief,<S>4727</S> for this<S>3778</S> would be unprofitable<S>255</S> for you.


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<pb/>Pray<S>4336</S> for us, for we are sure<S>3982</S> that we have<S>2192</S> a good<S>2570</S> conscience,<S>4893</S> desiring<S>2309</S> to conduct<S>390</S> ourselves honorably<S>2573</S> in all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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And I urge<S>3870</S> [you] all<S>4053</S> the more<S>4053</S> to do<S>4160</S> this,<S>3778</S> that I may be restored<S>600</S> to you the sooner.<S>5036</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> the God<S>2316</S> of peace,<S>1515</S> who brought<S>321</S> up from the dead<S>3498</S> the great<S>3173</S> Shepherd<S>4166</S> of the sheep<S>4263</S> through<S>1722</S> the blood<S>129</S> of the eternal<S>166</S> covenant,<S>1242</S> [even] Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord,<S>2962</S>


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equip<S>2675</S> you in every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> thing<S>18</S> to do<S>4160</S> His will,<S>2307</S> working<S>4160</S> in us that which<S>2101</S> is pleasing<S>2101</S> in His sight,<S>1799</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> to whom<S>3739</S> [be] the glory<S>1391</S> forever<S>165</S> and ever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>But I urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> bear<S>430</S> with this<S>3588</S> word<S>3056</S> of exhortation,<S>3874</S> for I have written<S>1989</S> to you briefly.<S>1223</S> <S>1024</S>


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Take<S>1097</S> notice<S>1097</S> that our brother<S>80</S> Timothy<S>5095</S> has been released,<S>630</S> with whom,<S>3739</S> if<S>1437</S> he comes<S>2064</S> soon,<S>5036</S> I shall see<S>3708</S> you.


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<pb/>Greet<S>782</S> all<S>3956</S> of your leaders<S>2233</S> and all<S>3956</S> the saints.<S>40</S> Those<S>3588</S> from Italy<S>2482</S> greet<S>782</S> you.


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<pb/>James,<S>2385</S> a bond-servant of God<S>2316</S> and of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> to the twelve<S>1427</S> tribes<S>5443</S> who<S>3588</S> are dispersed<S>1290</S> abroad, greetings.<S>5463</S>


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<pb/>Consider<S>2233</S> it all<S>3956</S> joy,<S>5479</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> when<S>3752</S> you encounter<S>4045</S> various<S>4164</S> trials,<S>3986</S>


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knowing<S>1097</S> that the testing<S>1383</S> of your faith<S>4102</S> produces<S>2716</S> endurance.<S>5281</S>


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And let endurance<S>5281</S> have<S>2192</S> [its] perfect<S>5046</S> result,<S>2041</S> that you may be perfect<S>5046</S> and complete,<S>3648</S> lacking<S>3007</S> in nothing.<S>3367</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> of you lacks<S>3007</S> wisdom,<S>4678</S> let him ask<S>154</S> of God,<S>2316</S> who gives<S>1325</S> to all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> generously<S>574</S> and without<S>3361</S> reproach,<S>3679</S> and it will be given<S>1325</S> to him.


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But let him ask<S>154</S> in faith<S>4102</S> without<S>3367</S> any<S>3367</S> doubting,<S>1252</S> for the one who doubts<S>1252</S> is like<S>7073</S> the surf<S>2830</S> of the sea<S>2281</S> driven<S>416</S> and tossed<S>4494</S> by the wind.<S>4494</S>


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For let not that man<S>444</S> expect<S>3633</S> that he will receive<S>2983</S> anything<S>5100</S> from the Lord,<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>But let the brother<S>80</S> of humble<S>5011</S> circumstances glory<S>2744</S> in his high<S>5311</S> position;<S>5311</S>


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and [let] the rich<S>4145</S> man<S>4145</S> [glory] in his humiliation,<S>5014</S> because<S>3754</S> like<S>5613</S> flowering<S>438</S> grass<S>5528</S> he will pass<S>3928</S> away.<S>3928</S>


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For the sun<S>2246</S> rises<S>393</S> with a scorching<S>2742</S> wind,<S>2742</S> and withers<S>3583</S> the grass;<S>5528</S> and its flower<S>438</S> falls<S>1601</S> off,<S>1601</S> and the beauty<S>2143</S> of its appearance<S>4383</S> is destroyed;<S>622</S> so<S>3779</S> too<S>2532</S> the rich<S>4145</S> man<S>4145</S> in the midst of his pursuits<S>4197</S> will fade<S>3133</S> away.<S>3133</S>


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<pb/>Blessed<S>3107</S> is a man<S>435</S> who<S>3739</S> perseveres<S>5278</S> under trial;<S>3986</S> for once he has been<S>1096</S> approved,<S>1384</S> he will receive<S>2983</S> the crown<S>4735</S> of life,<S>2222</S> which<S>3739</S> [the Lord] has promised<S>1861</S> to those<S>3588</S> who love<S>25</S> Him.


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Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> say<S>3004</S> when he is tempted,<S>3985</S> "I am being tempted<S>3985</S> by God<S>2316</S>"; for God<S>2316</S> cannot<S>551</S> be tempted<S>551</S> by evil,<S>2556</S> and He Himself<S>846</S> does not tempt<S>3985</S> anyone.<S>3762</S>


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But each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> is tempted<S>3985</S> when he is carried<S>1828</S> away<S>1828</S> and enticed<S>1185</S> by his own<S>2398</S> lust.<S>1939</S>


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Then<S>1534</S> when lust<S>1939</S> has conceived,<S>4815</S> it gives<S>5088</S> birth<S>5088</S> to sin;<S>266</S> and when sin<S>266</S> is accomplished,<S>658</S> it brings<S>616</S> forth<S>616</S> death.<S>2288</S>


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Every<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> thing<S>1394</S> bestowed<S>1394</S> and every<S>3956</S> perfect<S>5046</S> gift<S>1434</S> is from above,<S>509</S> coming<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> from the Father<S>3962</S> of lights,<S>5457</S> with whom<S>3739</S> there<S>1762</S> is no<S>3756</S> variation,<S>3883</S> or<S>2228</S> shifting<S>5157</S> shadow.<S>644</S>


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In the exercise of His will<S>1014</S> He brought<S>616</S> us forth<S>616</S> by the word<S>3056</S> of truth,<S>225</S> so<S>1519</S> that we might be, as it were, the first<S>536</S> fruits<S>536</S> among His creatures.<S>2938</S>


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<pb/>[This] you know,<S>3609</S> my beloved<S>27</S> brethren.<S>80</S> But let everyone<S>3956</S> be quick<S>5036</S> to hear,<S>191</S> slow<S>1021</S> to speak<S>2980</S> [and] slow<S>1021</S> to anger;<S>3709</S>


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for the anger<S>3709</S> of man<S>435</S> does not achieve<S>2038</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> putting<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> all<S>3956</S> filthiness<S>4507</S> and [all] that remains<S>4050</S> of wickedness,<S>2549</S> in humility<S>4240</S> receive<S>1209</S> the word<S>3056</S> implanted,<S>1721</S> which is able<S>1410</S> to save<S>4982</S> your souls.<S>5590</S>


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<pb/>But prove<S>1096</S> yourselves doers<S>4163</S> of the word,<S>3056</S> and not merely<S>3441</S> hearers<S>202</S> who delude<S>3884</S> themselves.<S>1438</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> is a hearer<S>202</S> of the word<S>3056</S> and not a doer,<S>4163</S> he is like<S>7073</S> a man<S>435</S> who looks<S>2657</S> at his natural<S>1078</S> face<S>4383</S> in a mirror;<S>2072</S>


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for [once] he has looked<S>2657</S> at himself<S>1438</S> and gone<S>565</S> away,<S>565</S> he has immediately<S>2112</S> forgotten<S>1950</S> what<S>3697</S> kind<S>3697</S> of person<S>3697</S> he was.


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But one who looks<S>3879</S> intently<S>3879</S> at the perfect<S>5046</S> law,<S>3551</S> the [law] of liberty,<S>1657</S> and abides<S>3887</S> by it, not having become<S>1096</S> a forgetful<S>1953</S> hearer<S>202</S> but an effectual<S>2041</S> doer,<S>4163</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> shall be blessed<S>3107</S> in what<S>4162</S> he does.<S>4162</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> thinks<S>1380</S> himself to be religious,<S>2357</S> and yet does not bridle<S>5468</S> his tongue<S>1100</S> but deceives<S>538</S> his [own] heart,<S>2588</S> this<S>3778</S> man's religion<S>2356</S> is worthless.<S>3152</S>


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This<S>3778</S> is pure<S>2513</S> and undefiled<S>283</S> religion<S>2356</S> in the sight<S>3844</S> of [our] God<S>2316</S> and Father,<S>3962</S> to visit<S>1980</S> orphans<S>3737</S> and widows<S>5503</S> in their distress,<S>2347</S> [and] to keep<S>5083</S> oneself<S>1438</S> unstained<S>784</S> by the world.<S>2889</S>


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<pb/>My brethren,<S>80</S> do not hold<S>2192</S> your faith<S>4102</S> in our glorious<S>1391</S> Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> with [an attitude of] personal<S>4382</S> favoritism.<S>4382</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> a man<S>435</S> comes<S>1525</S> into your assembly<S>4864</S> with a gold<S>5554</S> ring<S>5554</S> and dressed in fine<S>2986</S> clothes,<S>2066</S> and there also<S>2532</S> comes<S>1525</S> in a poor<S>4434</S> man<S>4434</S> in dirty<S>4508</S> clothes,<S>2066</S>


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and you pay<S>1914</S> special<S>1914</S> attention<S>1914</S> to the one who is wearing<S>5409</S> the fine<S>2986</S> clothes,<S>2066</S> and say,<S>3004</S> "You sit<S>2521</S> here<S>5602</S> in a good<S>2573</S> place," and you say<S>3004</S> to the poor<S>4434</S> man,<S>4434</S> "You stand<S>2476</S> over<S>1563</S> there,<S>1563</S> or<S>2228</S> sit<S>2521</S> down<S>2521</S> by my footstool,<S>5286</S>"


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have you not made<S>1252</S> distinctions<S>1252</S> among<S>1722</S> yourselves,<S>1438</S> and become<S>1096</S> judges<S>2923</S> with evil<S>4190</S> motives<S>1261</S>?


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<pb/>Listen,<S>191</S> my beloved<S>27</S> brethren:<S>80</S> did not God<S>2316</S> choose<S>1586</S> the poor<S>4434</S> of this<S>3588</S> world<S>2889</S> [to be] rich<S>4145</S> in faith<S>4102</S> and heirs<S>2818</S> of the kingdom<S>932</S> which<S>3739</S> He promised<S>1861</S> to those<S>3588</S> who love<S>25</S> Him?


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But you have dishonored<S>818</S> the poor<S>4434</S> man.<S>4434</S> Is it not the rich<S>4145</S> who oppress<S>2616</S> you and personally<S>846</S> drag<S>1670</S> you into court<S>2922</S>?


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Do they not blaspheme<S>987</S> the fair<S>2570</S> name<S>3686</S> by which you have been called<S>1941</S>?


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If,<S>1487</S> however,<S>3305</S> you are fulfilling<S>5055</S> the royal<S>937</S> law,<S>3551</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Scripture,<S>1124</S> "You shall love<S>25</S> your neighbor<S>4139</S> as yourself,<S>4572</S>" you are doing<S>4160</S> well.<S>2573</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> you show<S>4380</S> partiality,<S>4380</S> you are committing<S>2038</S> sin<S>266</S> [and] are convicted<S>1651</S> by the law<S>3551</S> as transgressors.<S>3848</S>


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For whoever<S>3748</S> keeps<S>5083</S> the whole<S>3650</S> law<S>3551</S> and yet<S>1161</S> stumbles<S>4417</S> in one<S>1520</S> [point,] he has become<S>1096</S> guilty<S>1777</S> of all.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>For He who said,<S>3004</S> "Do not commit<S>3431</S> adultery,<S>3431</S>" also<S>2532</S> said,<S>3004</S> "Do not commit<S>5407</S> murder.<S>5407</S>" Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> you do not commit<S>3431</S> adultery,<S>3431</S> but do commit<S>5407</S> murder,<S>5407</S> you have become<S>1096</S> a transgressor<S>3848</S> of the law.<S>3551</S>


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So<S>3779</S> speak<S>2980</S> and so<S>3779</S> act,<S>4160</S> as those who are to be judged<S>2919</S> by [the] law<S>3551</S> of liberty.<S>1657</S>


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For judgment<S>2920</S> [will be] merciless<S>7016</S> to one who has shown<S>4160</S> no<S>3361</S> mercy;<S>1656</S> mercy<S>1656</S> triumphs<S>2620</S> over<S>2620</S> judgment.<S>2920</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> use<S>3786</S> is it, my brethren,<S>80</S> if<S>1437</S> a man<S>5100</S> says<S>3004</S> he has<S>2192</S> faith,<S>4102</S> but he has<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> works<S>2041</S>? Can<S>1410</S> that faith<S>4102</S> save<S>4982</S> him?


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If<S>1437</S> a brother<S>80</S> or<S>2228</S> sister<S>79</S> is without<S>1131</S> clothing<S>1131</S> and in need<S>3007</S> of daily<S>2184</S> food,<S>5160</S>


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and one<S>5100</S> of you says<S>3004</S> to them, "Go<S>5217</S> in peace,<S>1515</S> be warmed<S>2328</S> and be filled,<S>5526</S>" and yet<S>1161</S> you do not give<S>1325</S> them what<S>2006</S> is necessary<S>2006</S> for [their] body,<S>4983</S> what<S>5101</S> use<S>3786</S> is that?


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Even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> faith,<S>4102</S> if<S>1437</S> it has<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> works,<S>2041</S> is dead,<S>3498</S> [being] by itself.<S>1438</S>


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<pb/>But someone<S>5100</S> may [well] say,<S>3004</S> "You have<S>2192</S> faith,<S>4102</S> and I have<S>2192</S> works;<S>2041</S> show<S>1166</S> me your faith<S>4102</S> without<S>5565</S> the works,<S>2041</S> and I will show<S>1166</S> you my faith<S>4102</S> by my works.<S>2041</S>"


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You believe<S>4100</S> that God<S>2316</S> is one.<S>1520</S> You do<S>4160</S> well;<S>2573</S> the demons<S>1140</S> also<S>2532</S> believe,<S>4100</S> and shudder.<S>5425</S>


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But are you willing<S>2309</S> to recognize,<S>1097</S> you foolish<S>2756</S> fellow,<S>444</S> that faith<S>4102</S> without<S>5565</S> works<S>2041</S> is useless<S>692</S>?


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Was not Abraham<S>11</S> our father<S>3962</S> justified<S>1344</S> by works,<S>2041</S> when he offered<S>399</S> up Isaac<S>2464</S> his son<S>5207</S> on the altar<S>2379</S>?


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You see<S>991</S> that faith<S>4102</S> was working<S>4903</S> with his works,<S>2041</S> and as a result<S>1537</S> of the works,<S>2041</S> faith<S>4102</S> was perfected;<S>5048</S>


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<pb/>and the Scripture<S>1124</S> was fulfilled<S>4137</S> which says,<S>3004</S> "And Abraham<S>11</S> believed<S>4100</S> God,<S>2316</S> and it was reckoned<S>3049</S> to him as righteousness,<S>1343</S>" and he was called<S>2564</S> the friend<S>5384</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>You see<S>3708</S> that a man<S>444</S> is justified<S>1344</S> by works,<S>2041</S> and not by faith<S>4102</S> alone.<S>3441</S>


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And in the same<S>3668</S> way<S>3668</S> was not Rahab<S>4460</S> the harlot<S>4204</S> also<S>2532</S> justified<S>1344</S> by works,<S>2041</S> when she received<S>5264</S> the messengers<S>32</S> and sent<S>1544</S> them out by another<S>2087</S> way<S>3598</S>?


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For just<S>5618</S> as the body<S>4983</S> without<S>5565</S> [the] spirit<S>4151</S> is dead,<S>3498</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> faith<S>4102</S> without<S>5565</S> works<S>2041</S> is dead.<S>3498</S>


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<pb/>Let not many<S>4183</S> [of you] become<S>1096</S> teachers,<S>1320</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that as such we shall incur<S>2983</S> a stricter<S>3173</S> judgment.<S>2917</S>


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For we all<S>537</S> stumble<S>4417</S> in many<S>4183</S> [ways.] If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not stumble<S>4417</S> in what<S>3056</S> he says,<S>3056</S> he is a perfect<S>5046</S> man,<S>435</S> able<S>1415</S> to bridle<S>5468</S> the whole<S>3650</S> body<S>4983</S> as well.<S>2532</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> we put<S>906</S> the bits<S>5469</S> into the horses' mouths<S>4750</S> so<S>1519</S> that they may obey<S>3982</S> us, we direct<S>3329</S> their entire<S>3650</S> body<S>4983</S> as well.<S>2532</S>


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<pb/>Behold,<S>2400</S> the ships<S>4143</S> also,<S>2532</S> though they are so<S>5082</S> great<S>5082</S> and are driven<S>1643</S> by strong<S>4642</S> winds,<S>417</S> are still directed<S>3329</S> by a very<S>1646</S> small<S>1646</S> rudder,<S>4079</S> wherever<S>3699</S> the inclination<S>3730</S> of the pilot<S>2116</S> desires.<S>1014</S>


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> the tongue<S>1100</S> is a small<S>3398</S> part<S>3196</S> of the body, and [yet] it boasts<S>7025</S> of great<S>3173</S> things.<S>3173</S> Behold,<S>2400</S> how<S>2245</S> great<S>2245</S> a forest<S>5208</S> is set<S>381</S> aflame<S>381</S> by such<S>2245</S> a small<S>2245</S> fire!<S>4442</S>


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And the tongue<S>1100</S> is a fire,<S>4442</S> the [very] world<S>2889</S> of iniquity;<S>93</S> the tongue<S>1100</S> is set<S>2525</S> among<S>1722</S> our members<S>3196</S> as that which defiles<S>4695</S> the entire<S>3650</S> body,<S>4983</S> and sets<S>5394</S> on fire<S>5394</S> the course<S>5164</S> of [our] life,<S>1078</S> and is set<S>5394</S> on fire<S>5394</S> by hell.<S>1067</S>


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For every<S>3956</S> species<S>5449</S> of beasts<S>2342</S> and birds,<S>4071</S> of reptiles<S>2062</S> and creatures<S>1724</S> of the sea,<S>1724</S> is tamed,<S>1150</S> and has been tamed<S>1150</S> by the human<S>442</S> race.<S>5449</S>


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But no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> <S>444</S> can<S>1410</S> tame<S>1150</S> the tongue;<S>1100</S> [it is] a restless<S>182</S> evil<S>2556</S> [and] full<S>3324</S> of deadly<S>2287</S> poison.<S>2447</S>


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With it we bless<S>2127</S> [our] Lord<S>2962</S> and Father;<S>3962</S> and with it we curse<S>2672</S> men,<S>444</S> who have been<S>1096</S> made<S>1096</S> in the likeness<S>3669</S> of God;<S>2316</S>


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from the same<S>846</S> mouth<S>4750</S> come<S>1831</S> [both] blessing<S>2129</S> and cursing.<S>2671</S> My brethren,<S>80</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> ought<S>5534</S> not to be this<S>3779</S> way.<S>3779</S>


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Does a fountain<S>4077</S> send<S>1032</S> out from the same<S>846</S> opening<S>3692</S> [both] fresh<S>1099</S> and bitter<S>4089</S> [water]?


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Can<S>1410</S> a fig<S>4808</S> tree,<S>4808</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> produce<S>4160</S> olives,<S>1636</S> or<S>2228</S> a vine<S>288</S> produce<S>4160</S> figs<S>4810</S>? Neither<S>3777</S> [can] salt<S>252</S> water<S>5204</S> produce<S>4160</S> fresh.<S>1099</S>


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<pb/>Who<S>5101</S> among<S>1722</S> you is wise<S>4680</S> and understanding<S>1990</S>? Let him show<S>1166</S> by his good<S>2570</S> behavior<S>391</S> his deeds<S>2041</S> in the gentleness<S>4240</S> of wisdom.<S>4678</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> you have<S>2192</S> bitter<S>4089</S> jealousy<S>2205</S> and selfish<S>2052</S> ambition<S>2052</S> in your heart,<S>2588</S> do not be arrogant<S>2620</S> and [so] lie<S>5574</S> against<S>2596</S> the truth.<S>225</S>


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This<S>3778</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> is not that which comes<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from above,<S>509</S> but is earthly,<S>1919</S> natural,<S>5591</S> demonic.<S>1141</S>


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For where<S>3699</S> jealousy<S>2205</S> and selfish<S>2052</S> ambition<S>2052</S> exist, there<S>1563</S> is disorder<S>181</S> and every<S>3956</S> evil<S>5337</S> thing.<S>4229</S>


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But the wisdom<S>4678</S> from above<S>509</S> is first<S>4413</S> pure,<S>53</S> then<S>1899</S> peaceable,<S>1516</S> gentle,<S>1933</S> reasonable,<S>2138</S> full<S>3324</S> of mercy<S>1656</S> and good<S>18</S> fruits,<S>2590</S> unwavering,<S>87</S> without<S>505</S> hypocrisy.<S>505</S>


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And the seed whose fruit<S>2590</S> is righteousness<S>1343</S> is sown<S>4687</S> in peace<S>1515</S> by those<S>3588</S> who make<S>4160</S> peace.<S>1515</S>


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<pb/>What<S>4159</S> is the source<S>4159</S> of quarrels<S>4171</S> and conflicts<S>3163</S> among<S>1722</S> you? Is not the source<S>1782</S> your pleasures<S>2237</S> that wage<S>4754</S> war<S>4754</S> in your members<S>3196</S>?


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You lust<S>1937</S> and do not have;<S>2192</S> [so] you commit<S>5407</S> murder.<S>5407</S> And you are envious<S>2206</S> and cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> obtain;<S>2013</S> [so] you fight<S>3164</S> and quarrel.<S>4170</S> You do not have<S>2192</S> because<S>1223</S> you do not ask.<S>154</S>


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You ask<S>154</S> and do not receive,<S>2983</S> because<S>1360</S> you ask<S>154</S> with wrong<S>2560</S> motives,<S>2560</S> so<S>2443</S> that you may spend<S>1159</S> [it] on your pleasures.<S>2237</S>


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You adulteresses,<S>3428</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> that friendship<S>5373</S> with the world<S>2889</S> is hostility<S>2189</S> toward God<S>2316</S>? Therefore<S>3767</S> whoever<S>3739</S> <S>1437</S> wishes<S>1014</S> to be a friend<S>5384</S> of the world<S>2889</S> makes<S>2525</S> himself an enemy<S>2190</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Or<S>2228</S> do you think<S>1380</S> that the Scripture<S>1124</S> speaks<S>3004</S> to no<S>2761</S> purpose:<S>2761</S> "He jealously<S>5355</S> desires<S>1971</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> which<S>3739</S> He has made<S>2733</S> to dwell<S>2733</S> in us"?


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But He gives<S>1325</S> a greater<S>3173</S> grace.<S>5485</S> Therefore<S>1352</S> [it] says,<S>3004</S> <t>"God<S>2316</S> is opposed<S>498</S> to the proud,<S>5244</S> but gives<S>1325</S> grace<S>5485</S> to the humble.<S>5011</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Submit<S>5293</S> therefore<S>3767</S> to God.<S>2316</S> Resist<S>436</S> the devil<S>1228</S> and he will flee<S>5343</S> from you.


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Draw<S>1448</S> near<S>1448</S> to God<S>2316</S> and He will draw<S>1448</S> near<S>1448</S> to you. Cleanse<S>2511</S> your hands,<S>5495</S> you sinners;<S>268</S> and purify<S>48</S> your hearts,<S>2588</S> you double-minded.


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Be miserable<S>5003</S> and mourn<S>3996</S> and weep;<S>2799</S> let your laughter<S>1071</S> be turned<S>3346</S> into mourning,<S>3997</S> and your joy<S>5479</S> to gloom.<S>2726</S>


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Humble<S>5013</S> yourselves in the presence<S>1799</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> and He will exalt<S>5312</S> you.


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<pb/>Do not speak<S>2635</S> against<S>2635</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> brethren.<S>80</S> He who speaks<S>2635</S> against<S>2635</S> a brother,<S>80</S> or<S>2228</S> judges<S>2919</S> his brother,<S>80</S> speaks<S>2635</S> against<S>2635</S> the law,<S>3551</S> and judges<S>2919</S> the law;<S>3551</S> but if<S>1487</S> you judge<S>2919</S> the law,<S>3551</S> you are not a doer<S>4163</S> of the law,<S>3551</S> but a judge<S>2923</S> [of it.]


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There is [only] one<S>1520</S> Lawgiver<S>3550</S> and Judge,<S>2923</S> the One who is able<S>1410</S> to save<S>4982</S> and to destroy;<S>622</S> but who<S>5101</S> are you who judge<S>2919</S> your neighbor<S>4139</S>?


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<pb/>Come<S>33</S> now,<S>3568</S> you who say,<S>3004</S> "Today<S>4594</S> or<S>2228</S> tomorrow,<S>839</S> we shall go<S>4198</S> to such<S>3592</S> and such<S>3592</S> a city,<S>4172</S> and spend<S>4160</S> a year<S>1763</S> there<S>1563</S> and engage<S>1710</S> in business<S>1710</S> and make<S>4160</S> a profit.<S>2770</S>"


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Yet<S>3748</S> you do not know<S>1987</S> what<S>4169</S> your life<S>2222</S> will be like tomorrow.<S>839</S> You are [just] a vapor<S>822</S> that appears<S>5316</S> for a little<S>3641</S> while<S>3641</S> and then<S>1899</S> vanishes<S>853</S> away.<S>853</S>


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Instead,<S>473</S> [you ought] to say,<S>3004</S> "If<S>1437</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> wills,<S>2309</S> we shall live<S>2198</S> and also<S>2532</S> do<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> or<S>2228</S> that."


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But as it is, you boast<S>2744</S> in your arrogance;<S>212</S> all<S>3956</S> such<S>5108</S> boasting<S>2746</S> is evil.<S>4190</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> to one who knows<S>3609</S> [the] right<S>2570</S> thing<S>2570</S> to do,<S>4160</S> and does<S>4160</S> not do<S>4160</S> it, to him it is sin.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Come<S>33</S> now,<S>3568</S> you rich,<S>4145</S> weep<S>2799</S> and howl<S>3649</S> for your miseries<S>5004</S> which are coming<S>1904</S> upon you.


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Your riches<S>4149</S> have rotted<S>4595</S> and your garments<S>2440</S> have become<S>1096</S> moth-eaten.


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Your gold<S>5557</S> and your silver<S>696</S> have rusted;<S>2728</S> and their rust<S>2447</S> will be a witness<S>3142</S> against you and will consume<S>2068</S> your flesh<S>4561</S> like<S>5613</S> fire.<S>4442</S> It is in the last<S>2078</S> days<S>2250</S> that you have stored<S>2343</S> up your treasure!<S>2343</S>


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Behold,<S>2400</S> the pay<S>3408</S> of the laborers<S>2040</S> who mowed<S>270</S> your fields,<S>5561</S> [and] which has been withheld<S>7504</S> by you, cries<S>2896</S> out [against you]; and the outcry<S>995</S> of those<S>3588</S> who did<S>2325</S> the harvesting<S>2325</S> has reached<S>1525</S> the ears<S>3775</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> of Sabaoth.<S>4519</S>


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You have lived<S>5171</S> luxuriously<S>5171</S> on the earth<S>1093</S> and led<S>4684</S> a life<S>4684</S> of wanton<S>4684</S> pleasure;<S>4684</S> you have fattened<S>5142</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> in a day<S>2250</S> of slaughter.<S>4967</S>


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You have condemned<S>2613</S> and put<S>5407</S> to death<S>5407</S> the righteous<S>1342</S> [man;] he does not resist<S>498</S> you.


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<pb/>Be patient,<S>3114</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> brethren,<S>80</S> until<S>2193</S> the coming<S>3952</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S> Behold,<S>2400</S> the farmer<S>1092</S> waits<S>1551</S> for the precious<S>5093</S> produce<S>2590</S> of the soil,<S>1093</S> being patient<S>3114</S> about<S>1909</S> it, until<S>2193</S> it gets<S>2983</S> the early<S>4291</S> and late<S>3797</S> rains.


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You too<S>2532</S> be patient;<S>3114</S> strengthen<S>4741</S> your hearts,<S>2588</S> for the coming<S>3952</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> is at hand.<S>1448</S>


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Do not complain,<S>4727</S> brethren,<S>80</S> against<S>2596</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> that you yourselves may not be judged;<S>2919</S> behold,<S>2400</S> the Judge<S>2923</S> is standing<S>2476</S> right<S>4253</S> at the door.<S>2374</S>


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As an example,<S>5262</S> brethren,<S>80</S> of suffering<S>2552</S> and patience,<S>3115</S> take<S>2983</S> the prophets<S>4396</S> who<S>3739</S> spoke<S>2980</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Behold,<S>2400</S> we count<S>3106</S> those<S>3588</S> blessed<S>3106</S> who endured.<S>5278</S> You have heard<S>191</S> of the endurance<S>5281</S> of Job<S>2492</S> and have seen<S>3708</S> the outcome<S>5056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S>'s dealings, that the Lord is full<S>4184</S> of compassion<S>4184</S> and [is] merciful.<S>3629</S>


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<pb/>But above<S>4253</S> all,<S>3956</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> do not swear,<S>3660</S> either<S>3383</S> by heaven<S>3772</S> or<S>3383</S> by earth<S>1093</S> or<S>3383</S> with any<S>5100</S> other<S>243</S> oath;<S>3727</S> but let your yes<S>3483</S> be yes,<S>3483</S> and your no,<S>3756</S> no;<S>3756</S> so<S>2443</S> that you may not fall<S>4098</S> under<S>5259</S> judgment.<S>2920</S>


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<pb/>Is anyone<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you suffering<S>2553</S>? Let him pray.<S>4336</S> Is anyone<S>5100</S> cheerful<S>2114</S>? Let him sing<S>5567</S> praises.<S>5567</S>


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Is anyone<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you sick<S>770</S>? Let him call<S>4341</S> for the elders<S>4245</S> of the church,<S>1577</S> and let them pray<S>4336</S> over<S>1909</S> him, anointing<S>218</S> him with oil<S>1637</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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and the prayer<S>2171</S> offered in faith<S>4102</S> will restore<S>4982</S> the one who is sick,<S>2577</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> will raise<S>1453</S> him up, and if<S>2579</S> he has committed<S>4160</S> sins,<S>266</S> they will be forgiven<S>863</S> him.


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> confess<S>1843</S> your sins<S>266</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> and pray<S>4336</S> for one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> so<S>3704</S> that you may be healed.<S>2390</S> The effective<S>1754</S> prayer<S>1162</S> of a righteous<S>1342</S> man<S>1342</S> can<S>2480</S> accomplish<S>1754</S> much.<S>4183</S>


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Elijah<S>2243</S> was a man<S>444</S> with a nature<S>3663</S> like<S>3663</S> ours,<S>1473</S> and he prayed<S>4336</S> earnestly<S>4335</S> that it might not rain;<S>1026</S> and it did not rain<S>1026</S> on the earth<S>1093</S> for three<S>5140</S> years<S>1763</S> and six<S>1803</S> months.<S>3376</S>


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And he prayed<S>4336</S> again,<S>3825</S> and the sky<S>3772</S> poured<S>1325</S> rain,<S>5205</S> and the earth<S>1093</S> produced<S>985</S> its fruit.<S>2590</S>


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<pb/>My brethren,<S>80</S> if<S>1437</S> any<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you strays<S>4105</S> from the truth,<S>225</S> and one<S>5100</S> turns<S>1994</S> him back,<S>1994</S>


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let him know<S>1097</S> that he who turns<S>1994</S> a sinner<S>268</S> from the error<S>4106</S> of his way<S>3598</S> will save<S>4982</S> his soul<S>5590</S> from death,<S>2288</S> and will cover<S>2572</S> a multitude<S>4128</S> of sins.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Peter,<S>4074</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> to those who reside<S>3927</S> as aliens,<S>3927</S> scattered<S>1290</S> throughout<S>1290</S> Pontus,<S>4195</S> Galatia,<S>1053</S> Cappadocia,<S>2587</S> Asia,<S>773</S> and Bithynia,<S>978</S> who are chosen<S>1588</S>


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according<S>2596</S> to the foreknowledge<S>4268</S> of God<S>2316</S> the Father,<S>3962</S> by the sanctifying<S>38</S> work<S>38</S> of the Spirit,<S>4151</S> that you may obey<S>5218</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> and be sprinkled<S>4473</S> with His blood:<S>129</S> May grace<S>5485</S> and peace<S>1515</S> be yours<S>4771</S> in fullest<S>4129</S> measure.<S>4129</S>


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<pb/>Blessed<S>2128</S> be the God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> who according<S>2596</S> to His great<S>4183</S> mercy<S>1656</S> has caused us to be born<S>313</S> again<S>313</S> to a living<S>2198</S> hope<S>1680</S> through<S>1223</S> the resurrection<S>386</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S>


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to [obtain] an inheritance<S>2817</S> [which is] imperishable<S>862</S> and undefiled<S>283</S> and will not fade<S>263</S> away,<S>263</S> reserved<S>5083</S> in heaven<S>3772</S> for you,


