The Message Bible MSG
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18 thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Don't suppress the Spirit,
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Do not quench the Spirit.
20 and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master.
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Do not treat prophecies with contempt
21 On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good.
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but test them all; hold on to what is good,
22 Throw out anything tainted with evil.
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reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, 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 The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!
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The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
25 Friends, keep up your prayers for us.
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Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
26 Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.
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Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.
27 And make sure this letter gets read to all the brothers and sisters. Don't leave anyone out.
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I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.
28 The amazing grace of Jesus Christ be with you!
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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