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So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts

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For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.

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Do all things without protests and arguments

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So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

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Offering the word of life so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

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And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

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And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy.