1 Corinthians 12:7

7 aTo each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

2 Corinthians 7:1

1Since we have these promises, beloved, blet us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body
Greek flesh
and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:25-26

25 dConvinced of this, eI know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your fprogress and gjoy in the faith, 26so that in me hyou may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.

Philippians 3:12-18

Straining Toward the Goal

12Not that I have already iobtained this or jam already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: kforgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14I press on toward the goal for lthe prize of the upward mcall of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let those of us who are nmature think this way, and if in anything oyou think otherwise, pGod will reveal that also to you. 16Only qlet us hold true to what we have attained.

17Brothers, rjoin in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk saccording to the example you have in us. 18For tmany, of whom I have often told you and now tell you ueven with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Colossians 1:28

28Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that vwe may present everyone wmature in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

11Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Final Instructions and Benediction

12We ask you, brothers, xto respect those who labor among you and yare over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. zBe at peace among yourselves. 14And we urge you, brothers, admonish aathe idle,
Or disorderly, or undisciplined
acencourage the fainthearted, adhelp the weak, aebe patient with them all.
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