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1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
New Catholic Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
New Catholic Bible
9 [a]For God has not destined us to suffer wrath, but to achieve salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 These verses provide a summary of the primitive preaching, which was wholly focused on the deliverance of humanity in Jesus Christ and on a life in union with him. Whether we are awake or asleep: i.e., whether we are alive or dead.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
New International Version
9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(A) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(B) 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(C) 11 Therefore encourage one another(D) and build each other up,(E) just as in fact you are doing.
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