Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a little while (out of sight, not out of mind), we were the more eager to see you. We had a keen longing for you.

And beholding

and if anyone is hungry let him eat at home. You must not gather, only to incur condemnation. I will give you my instructions upon the other matters when I come.

but let everything be done decorously and in order.

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They devoted themselves to the instruction given by the apostles and to fellowship, breaking bread and praying together.

Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.

Watch, stand firm in the faith, play the man, be strong!

It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord.

For we only participate in Christ provided that we keep firm to the very end the confidence with which we started,

anchoring the soul to it safe and sure, as it enters the inner Presence behind the veil.

Resist him; keep your foothold in the faith, and learn to pay the same tax of suffering as the rest of your brotherhood throughout the world.

Now, beloved, you are forewarned: mind you are not carried away by the error of the lawless and so lose your proper footing;

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but let everything be done decorously and in order.