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10 who died for us so that whether we are still alive or fall asleep we may live with him.
11 Therefore encourage one another and strengthen one another, just as you are doing.
12 We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.
13 Hold them in the highest esteem and affection for what they do. Live at peace with one another.
14 We beg you, brothers, warn the idlers, cheer up the despondent, keep hold of the weak, be patient with everybody.
15 Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always try to treat one another and everybody with kindness.
16 Always be joyful.
17 Never give up praying.
18 Thank God whatever happens. For this is what God through Christ Jesus wants you to do.
19 Do not stifle the Spirit.
20 Do not disregard the utterances it inspires,
21 but test them all, retaining what is good
22 and avoiding every kind of evil.