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12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you and are over 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 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
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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 beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.
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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 that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.
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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 Always rejoice.
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Rejoice always,
17 Pray without ceasing.
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pray continually,
18 In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Extinguish not the spirit.
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Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophecies.
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Do not treat prophecies with contempt
21 But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.
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but test them all; hold on to what is good,
22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
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reject every kind of evil.
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