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1 Thessalonians 5:16-21

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16 Rejoice evermore.
16 Rejoice always,
17 Pray without ceasing.
17 pray continually,
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
19 Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
21 but test them all; hold on to what is good,
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