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For the earth—having soaked up the rain frequently falling on it—brings forth vegetation[a] useful to those for whom it is farmed; and it shares in God’s blessing. But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed—its end is to be burned over.[b]

But even though we speak like this, loved ones, concerning you we are convinced of better things[c]—things coming with salvation.

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