Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
New International Version NIV
12 Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,
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Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
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Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
14 And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are lazy, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
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And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
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Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice always!
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Rejoice always,
17 Pray constantly.
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pray continually,
18 Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Don't stifle the Spirit.
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Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Don't despise prophecies,
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Do not treat prophecies with contempt
21 but test all things. Hold on to what is good.
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but test them all; hold on to what is good,
22 Stay away from every form of evil.
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reject every kind of evil.
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