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We oughtalways to givethanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatlyenlarged, and the love of eachone of you towardoneanothergrows ever greater;
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therefore, we ourselvesspeakproudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictionswhich you endure.
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To thisendalso we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfilleverydesire for goodness and the work of faith with power,