Prayer for the Church

11 Now may our God and Father(A) himself, and our Lord Jesus,(B) direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love(C) for one another(D) and for everyone, just as we do for you. 13 May he make your hearts blameless(E) in holiness(F) before our God and Father at the coming(G) of our Lord(H) Jesus with all his saints. Amen.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 3:13 Other mss omit Amen.

11 Now may our God and Father and our Lord Jesus provide a way for us to visit you. 12 May the Lord greatly increase your love[a] for each other and for all people, just as we love you.[b] 13 Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Lit. cause you to increase and abound in love
  2. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Lit. as we for you
  3. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Or holy ones; other mss. read saints. Amen