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Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one.
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I do not say this to condemn; for I have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.
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Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.
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For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears.
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Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,