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New International Version NIV
18 in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
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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 every form of evil.
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reject every kind of evil.
23 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.
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The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
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Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
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Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.
27 I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren.
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I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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