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For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
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that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
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For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,