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11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.(A)

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11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,(A) but rather expose them.

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12 the night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off[a] the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;(A)

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  1. 13.12 Other ancient authorities read lay aside

12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.(A) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness(B) and put on the armor(C) of light.

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20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.(A)

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20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove(A) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.(B)

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10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive and welcome this person into your house,(A) 11 for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.(B)

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10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.(A) 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares(B) in their wicked work.

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Warning against Idleness

Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they[a] received from us.(A)

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  1. 3.6 Other ancient authorities read you

Warning Against Idleness

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,(A) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from(B) every believer who is idle and disruptive(C) and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us.(D)

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition

Final Instructions

17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who create dissensions and hindrances, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.(A)

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17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(A) Keep away from them.(B)

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Then I heard another voice from heaven saying,

“Come out of her, my people,
    so that you do not take part in her sins
and so that you do not share in her plagues,(A)

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Warning to Escape Babylon’s Judgment

Then I heard another voice from heaven say:

“‘Come out of her, my people,’[a](A)
    so that you will not share in her sins,
    so that you will not receive any of her plagues;(B)

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  1. Revelation 18:4 Jer. 51:45

Book I

(Psalms 1–41)

Psalm 1

The Two Ways

Happy are those
    who do not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path that sinners tread
    or sit in the seat of scoffers,(A)
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
    and on his law they meditate day and night.(B)

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BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

Blessed is the one(A)
    who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
    or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
    and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.

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15 Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority.[a] Let no one look down on you.

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  1. 2.15 Gk commandment

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

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14 Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed.(A)

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14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(A) in order that they may feel ashamed.(B)

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21 So what fruit did you then gain from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death.(A)

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21 What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!(A)

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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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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.

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holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them!

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having a form of godliness(A) but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.(B)

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