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1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed on and triumph, as it did among you,
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As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not all have faith.
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And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from evil.
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But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
4 And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things which we command.
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We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
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May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
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