52 and (A)not for that nation only, but (B)also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.

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52 and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.(A)

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16 And (A)other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; (B)and there will be one flock and one shepherd.

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16 I have other sheep(A) that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock(B) and one shepherd.(C)

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Indeed He says,
‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant
To raise up the tribes of Jacob,
And to restore the preserved ones of Israel;
I will also give You as a (A)light to the Gentiles,
That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”

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he says:
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant(A)
    to restore the tribes of Jacob
    and bring back those of Israel I have kept.(B)
I will also make you a light(C) for the Gentiles,(D)
    that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”(E)

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And (A)He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but (B)also for the whole world.

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He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(A) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(B)

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(A)having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure (B)which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of (C)the fullness of the times (D)He might gather together in one (E)all things in Christ, [a]both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him.

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  1. Ephesians 1:10 NU, M omit both

he[a] made known to us the mystery(A) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed(B) in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment(C)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.(D)

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  1. Ephesians 1:9 Or us with all wisdom and understanding. And he

And (A)they sang a new song, saying:

(B)“You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And (C)have redeemed us to God (D)by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

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And they sang a new song, saying:(A)

“You are worthy(B) to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood(C) you purchased(D) for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.(E)

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Christ Our Peace

14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one (A)new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might (B)reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby (C)putting to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. 18 For (D)through Him we both have access (E)by one Spirit to the Father.

Christ Our Cornerstone

19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been (F)built (G)on the foundation of the (H)apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being (I)the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into (J)a holy temple in the Lord, 22 (K)in whom you also are being built together for a (L)dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

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14 For he himself is our peace,(A) who has made the two groups one(B) and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh(C) the law with its commands and regulations.(D) His purpose was to create in himself one(E) new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross,(F) by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace(G) to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.(H) 18 For through him we both have access(I) to the Father(J) by one Spirit.(K)

19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,(L) but fellow citizens(M) with God’s people and also members of his household,(N) 20 built(O) on the foundation(P) of the apostles and prophets,(Q) with Christ Jesus himself(R) as the chief cornerstone.(S) 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple(T) in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.(U)

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A Multitude from the Great Tribulation

After these things I looked, and behold, (A)a great multitude which no one could number, (B)of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, (C)clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, (D)“Salvation belongs to our God (E)who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

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The Great Multitude in White Robes

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language,(A) standing before the throne(B) and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes(C) and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a loud voice:

“Salvation belongs to our God,(D)
who sits on the throne,(E)
and to the Lamb.”

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Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To the [a]pilgrims (A)of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

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  1. 1 Peter 1:1 sojourners, temporary residents

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,(A)

To God’s elect,(B) exiles(C) scattered(D) throughout the provinces of Pontus,(E) Galatia,(F) Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,(G)

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Greeting to the Twelve Tribes

James, (A)a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:

Greetings.

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James,(A) a servant of God(B) and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes(C) scattered(D) among the nations:

Greetings.(E)

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Stand Fast

13 But we are [a]bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God (A)from the beginning (B)chose you for salvation (C)through [b]sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for (D)the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 under obligation
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 being set apart by

Stand Firm

13 But we ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[a](B) to be saved(C) through the sanctifying work of the Spirit(D) and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you(E) to this through our gospel,(F) that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you

20 and (A)by Him to reconcile (B)all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, (C)having made peace through the blood of His cross.

21 And you, (D)who once were alienated and enemies in your mind (E)by wicked works, yet now He has (F)reconciled 22 (G)in the body of His flesh through death, (H)to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue (I)in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are (J)not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, (K)which was preached to every creature under heaven, (L)of which I, Paul, became a minister.

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20 and through him to reconcile(A) to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven,(B) by making peace(C) through his blood,(D) shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies(E) in your minds(F) because of[a] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled(G) you by Christ’s physical body(H) through death to present you(I) holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation(J) 23 if you continue(K) in your faith, established(L) and firm, and do not move from the hope(M) held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven,(N) and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.(O)

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  1. Colossians 1:21 Or minds, as shown by

11 (A)according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

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11 according to his eternal purpose(A) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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