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1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
New King James Version
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
New King James Version
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may (A)the God of peace Himself (B)sanctify[a] you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body (C)be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is (D)faithful, who also will (E)do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this [b]epistle be read to all the [c]holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 set you apart
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 letter
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 NU omits holy
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
American Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
American Standard Version
23 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the [a]coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us[b].
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the [c]brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Greek presence.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Some ancient authorities add also.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Many ancient authorities insert holy.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
New International Version
23 May God himself, the God of peace,(A) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul(B) and body be kept blameless(C) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.(D) 24 The one who calls(E) you is faithful,(F) and he will do it.(G)
25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(H) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(I) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(J)
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(K)
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