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Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

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It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.(A)

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Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

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Above all, love each other deeply,(A) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(B)

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24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

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24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(A)

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Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud

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Love is patient,(A) love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.(B)

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24 He personally carried our sins
    in his body on the cross
so that we can be dead to sin
    and live for what is right.
By his wounds
    you are healed.

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24 “He himself bore our sins”(A) in his body on the cross,(B) so that we might die to sins(C) and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”(D)

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12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

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12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(A)

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12 If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacle to the Good News about Christ.

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12 If others have this right of support from you, shouldn’t we have it all the more?

But we did not use this right.(A) On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder(B) the gospel of Christ.

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Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.

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Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(A)

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Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. 10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

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Join with me in suffering,(A) like a good soldier(B) of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(C) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(D) Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,(E) descended from David.(F) This is my gospel,(G) for which I am suffering(H) even to the point of being chained(I) like a criminal. But God’s word(J) is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything(K) for the sake of the elect,(L) that they too may obtain the salvation(M) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.(N)

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But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.

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But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,(A) do the work of an evangelist,(B) discharge all the duties of your ministry.

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12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(A) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(B) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(C)

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66 I believe in your commands;
    now teach me good judgment and knowledge.

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66 Teach me knowledge(A) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.

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