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20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant,
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Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
22 I appeal to you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
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Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.
23 You should understand that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon.
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I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
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Greet all your leaders and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings.
25 Grace be with all of you. Amen.
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Grace be with you all.
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