13 and to esteem them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, console the discouraged, help the sick, be patient toward all people. 15 See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward[a] one another and toward all people.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Some manuscripts have “both toward”

13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(A) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(B) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(C) be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(D) but always strive to do what is good for each other(E) and for everyone else.

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