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1 Thessalonians 5:9-12
English Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 5:9-12
English Standard Version
9 For God has not destined us for (A)wrath, but (B)to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 (C)who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Final Instructions and Benediction
12 We ask you, brothers, (D)to respect those who labor among you and (E)are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
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1 Thessalonians 5:9-12
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:9-12
New International Version
9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(A) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(B) 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(C) 11 Therefore encourage one another(D) and build each other up,(E) just as in fact you are doing.
Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(F) among you, who care for you in the Lord(G) and who admonish you.
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