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1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 NIV
12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect
those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who
admonish you.
13 Hold them in the highest regard in love
because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who
are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with
everyone.
15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for
wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
16 Be joyful always;
17 pray continually;
18 give thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
20 do not treat prophecies with contempt.
21 Test everything. Hold on to the good.
22 Avoid every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and
through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 The one who calls you is faithful and he
will do it.
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