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13 being spoken evil of, we entreat; as filth of the world we did become -- of all things an offscouring -- till now.

14 Not [as] putting you to shame do I write these things, but as my beloved children I do admonish,

15 for if a myriad of child-conductors ye may have in Christ, yet not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus, through the good news, I -- I did beget you;

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13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage(A) of the world—right up to this moment.

Paul’s Appeal and Warning

14 I am writing this not to shame you(B) but to warn you as my dear children.(C) 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father(D) through the gospel.(E)

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