For (A)whatever was written in former days was written for our (B)instruction, that through endurance and through (C)the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you (D)to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify (E)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify and praise and honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,(A) so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind(B) toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify(C) the God and Father(D) of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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