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| 1 So then, my beloved and greatly desired brothers, my joy and crown, thus stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. | 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! |
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