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260 Devotional: November 17, 1 Thessalonians Ch 5
1 Thessalonians 5 English Standard Version (ESV) Final Instructions and Benediction 12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient…
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260 Devotional: November 14, 1 Thessalonians Ch 4
1 Thessalonians 4 English Standard Version (ESV) A Life Pleasing to God 1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For…
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260 Devotional: November 13, 1 Thessalonians Ch 3
1 Thessalonians 3 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith, 3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we…
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260 Devotional: November 12, 1 Thessalonians Ch 2
1 Thessalonians 2 English Standard Version (ESV) Paul’s Ministry to the Thessalonians 2 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal…
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260 Devotional: November 11, 1 Thessalonians Ch 1
1 Thessalonians 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. The Thessalonians’ Faith and Example 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and…
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260 Devotional: November 10, Galatians Ch 6
Galatians 6 English Standard Version (ESV) Bear One Another’s Burdens 1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But…
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260 Devotional: November 7, Galatians Ch 5
Galatians 5 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed…
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260 Devotional: November 6, Galatians Ch 4
Galatians 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Paul’s Concern for the Galatians 8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods. 9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world,…
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260 Devotional: November 5, Galatians Ch 3
Galatians 3 English Standard Version (ESV) By Faith, or by Works of the Law? 1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. 2 Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so…
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260 Devotional: November 4, Galatians Ch 2
Galatians 2 English Standard Version (ESV) Paul Opposes Peter 11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically…