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1 Thessalonians 3:7-13

New Century Version (NCV)

7 So, brothers and sisters, while we have much trouble and suffering, we are encouraged about you because of your faith.8 Our life is really full if you stand strong in the Lord.9 We have so much joy before our God because of you. We cannot thank him enough for all the joy we feel.10 Night and day we continue praying with all our heart that we can see you again and give you all the things you need to make your faith strong.
       11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus prepare the way for us to come to you. 12 May the Lord make your love grow more and multiply for each other and for all people so that you will love others as we love you.13 May your hearts be made strong so that you will be holy and without fault before our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

*Photograph copyright Rosie Harriott 2011

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