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so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Now we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest who have no hope.

He died for us so that whether we are alert or asleep we will come to life together with him.

And so you know what holds him back, so that he will be revealed in his own time.

Consequently God sends on them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false.

He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil's trap.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

I wanted to keep him with me so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.