Ephesians 5:11
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11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.(A)
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Romans 13:12
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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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- 13.12 Other ancient authorities read lay aside
1 Timothy 5:20
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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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2 John 10-11
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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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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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Warning against Idleness
6 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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- 3.6 Other ancient authorities read you
Romans 16:17
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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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Revelation 18:4
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4 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)
Psalm 1:1-2
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Book I
(Psalms 1–41)
Psalm 1
The Two Ways
1 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)
2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law they meditate day and night.(B)
Titus 2:15
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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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- 2.15 Gk commandment
2 Thessalonians 3:14
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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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Romans 6:21
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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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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 3:5
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5 holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them!
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