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12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
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Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
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Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
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Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice evermore.
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Rejoice always,
17 Pray without ceasing.
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pray continually,
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
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Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
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Do not treat prophecies with contempt
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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but test them all; hold on to what is good,
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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reject every kind of evil.
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