| The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 11 And that's about it, friends. Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure. | 11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. |
| 12 Greet one another with a holy embrace. | 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
| 13 All the brothers and sisters here say hello. | 13 All the saints send their greetings. |
| 14 The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. | 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. |
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