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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
New Living Translation
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
New Living Translation
16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Message
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Message
16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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16 Always be full of joy. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
New International Version
16 Rejoice always,(A) 17 pray continually,(B) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(C) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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