1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

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16Rejoice at all times.
17Pray without ceasing.
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
22Abstain from every form of evil.
23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

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