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But about loving the brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you in this letter: for you have the teaching of God that love for one another is right and necessary;
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Because it is God's purpose that our way of life may be not unclean but holy.
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Whoever, then, goes against this word, goes against not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
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But about loving the brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you in this letter: for you have the teaching of God that love for one another is right and necessary;
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And, truly, you are lovers of all the brothers in Macedonia; but it is our desire that your love may be increased still more;
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And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;
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