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I remind you, my dear children: Your sins are forgiven in Jesus' name.
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You veterans were in on the ground floor, and know the One who started all this; you newcomers have won a big victory over the Evil One.
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You veterans know the One who started it all; and you newcomers - such vitality and strength! God's word is so steady in you. Your fellowship with God enables you to gain a victory over the Evil One.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.