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1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
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1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
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2 with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love,
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2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
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4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call,
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4 There is one body and one Spirit--just as you were called to one hope when you were called--
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5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
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5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
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6 one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all.
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6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
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