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¹⁷But I beg you, brothers, to take note of those who cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and to turn away from them.

¹¹Behold, I am approaching quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

⁸Be cautious for yourselves, lest you lose what you have accomplished, and so that, instead, you may receive a full reward.

⁵Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.

¹⁶For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

¹⁸And if the just man will scarcely be saved, where will the impious and the sinner appear?

¹⁷Sanctify them in truth. Your word is truth.

²My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy, ³knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience, ⁴and patience brings a work to perfection, so that you may be perfect and whole, deficient in nothing.

¹⁴Is anything difficult for God? According to the announcement, he will return to you at this same time, with life as a companion, and Sarah will have a son.”

¹⁰Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.

⁶Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. ⁷And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

³⁵Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.