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1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
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1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
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2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
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3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
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4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
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4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
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5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
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5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
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6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
