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But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
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For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
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Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
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And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
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and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
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Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
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See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
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Rejoice always,
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pray without ceasing,
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in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.