1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

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1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
2For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
— 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

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