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Acts 15:32
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Acts 15:32
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32 Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers and sisters.
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Acts 15:32
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Acts 15:32
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32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
Acts 11:23
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Acts 11:23
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23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,(A)
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Acts 11:23
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Acts 11:23
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23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,(A) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.(B)
Acts 14:22
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Acts 14:22
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22 There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”(A)
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Acts 14:22
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Acts 14:22
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22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(A) “We must go through many hardships(B) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 13:1
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Acts 13:1
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Barnabas and Saul Commissioned
13 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a childhood friend of Herod the ruler,[a] and Saul.(A)
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- 13.1 Gk tetrarch
1 Peter 5:12
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1 Peter 5:12
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Final Greetings and Benediction
12 Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(A)
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1 Peter 5:12
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1 Peter 5:12
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Final Greetings
12 With the help of Silas,[a](A) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(B) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(C)
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- 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
1 Peter 5:10
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1 Peter 5:10
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10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,[a] will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.(A)
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- 5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
1 Peter 5:10
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1 Peter 5:10
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10 And the God of all grace, who called you(A) to his eternal glory(B) in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,(C) will himself restore you and make you strong,(D) firm and steadfast.
1 Peter 5:1
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1 Peter 5:1
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Tending the Flock of God
5 Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you(A)
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1 Peter 5:1
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1 Peter 5:1
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To the Elders and the Flock
5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder(A) and a witness(B) of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:(C)
Titus 2:6-15
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Titus 2:6-15
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6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled 7 in all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity, gravity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.(A)
9 Urge slaves to be submissive to their masters in everything, to be pleasing, not talking back,(B) 10 not stealing, but showing complete and perfect fidelity, so that in everything they may be an ornament to the teaching of God our Savior.
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all,[a](C) 12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly,(D) 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior,[b] Jesus Christ.(E) 14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.(F)
15 Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority.[c] Let no one look down on you.
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Titus 2:6-15
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Titus 2:6-15
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6 Similarly, encourage the young men(A) to be self-controlled.(B) 7 In everything set them an example(C) by doing what is good.(D) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.(E)
9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,(F) to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior(G) attractive.(H)
11 For the grace(I) of God has appeared(J) that offers salvation to all people.(K) 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,(L) and to live self-controlled,(M) upright and godly lives(N) in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing(O) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,(P) 14 who gave himself for us(Q) to redeem us from all wickedness(R) and to purify(S) for himself a people that are his very own,(T) eager to do what is good.(U)
15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.(A)
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Preach(A) the word;(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke(C) and encourage(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.
1 Timothy 2:1
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1 Timothy 2:1
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Instructions concerning Prayer
2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,
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1 Timothy 2:1
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1 Timothy 2:1
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Instructions on Worship
2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2 Thessalonians 3:12
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
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12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.(A)
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
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12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(A) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(B)
1 Thessalonians 5:20
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1 Thessalonians 5:20
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20 Do not despise prophecies,
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20 Do not treat prophecies(A) with contempt
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
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