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2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

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1 And now, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the Lord's teaching will continue to spread quickly and that people will give honor to that teaching, just as happened with you.
1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
2 And pray that we will be protected from stubborn and evil people, because not all people believe.
2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful and will give you strength and will protect you from the Evil One.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
4 The Lord makes us feel sure that you are doing and will continue to do the things we told you.
4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.
5 May the Lord lead your hearts into God's love and Christ's patience.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
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