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1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course , and be glorified , even as it is with you:
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1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
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2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
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2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith.
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3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
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3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
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4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
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4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.
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5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
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5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
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