(NIV)
‘His master replied, “You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? (ESV)
But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed?
(NIV)
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.
(ESV)
Do
not be
slothful in
zeal, be
fervent in
spirit,
serve the
Lord.
(NIV)
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
(ESV)
Finally,
my brothers,
rejoice in the
Lord. To
write the
same things to
you is no trouble to
me and is
safe for
you.
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