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16 for even in Thessaloni'ca you sent me help once and again.
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for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
17 Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit.
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Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.
18 I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphrodi'tus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
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I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
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Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
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All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
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