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58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.(A)

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58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,(A) because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.(B)

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So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.(A)

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Let us not become weary in doing good,(A) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.(B)

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But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”(A)

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But as for you, be strong(A) and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”(B)

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10 For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the[a] love that you showed for his sake[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.(A)

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  1. 6.10 Other ancient authorities add labor of
  2. 6.10 Gk for his name

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A)

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16 holding forth the word of life so that I can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.(A)

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16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ(A) that I did not run(B) or labor in vain.(C)

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The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and each will receive wages according to their own labor.(A)

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The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.(A)

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17 You therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, beware that you are not carried away with the error of the lawless and lose your own stability.(A) 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.[a]

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  1. 3.18 Other ancient authorities lack Amen

17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard(A) so that you may not be carried away by the error(B) of the lawless(C) and fall from your secure position.(D) 18 But grow in the grace(E) and knowledge(F) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(G) To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.(H)

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23 provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature[a] under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.(A)

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  1. 1.23 Or in all creation

23 if you continue(A) in your faith, established(B) and firm, and do not move from the hope(C) held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven,(D) and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.(E)

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15 Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.(A) 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

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15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice(A) of praise—the fruit of lips(B) that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(C) for with such sacrifices(D) God is pleased.

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remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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We remember before our God and Father(A) your work produced by faith,(B) your labor prompted by love,(C) and your endurance inspired by hope(D) in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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22 Cast your burden[a] on the Lord,
    and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
    the righteous to be moved.(A)

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  1. 55.22 Or Cast what he has given you

22 Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;(A)
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.(B)

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28 Then they said to him, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”(A)

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28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”

29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe(A) in the one he has sent.”(B)

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21 make you complete in everything good[a] so that you may do his will, as he works among us[b] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever.[c] Amen.(A)

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  1. 13.21 Other ancient authorities read for every good work
  2. 13.21 Other ancient authorities read you
  3. 13.21 Other ancient authorities add and ever

21 equip you with everything good for doing his will,(A) and may he work in us(B) what is pleasing to him,(C) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(D)

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