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19 lines
596 B
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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul ends with a blessing from God.
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# Now
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Paul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.
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# may our Lord ... who loved us and gave us
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The words "our" and "us" refer to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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# Lord Jesus Christ himself
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Here "himself" gives additional emphasis to the phrase "Lord Jesus Christ." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
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# comfort and establish your hearts in
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"hearts" refers to the seat of emotions. AT: "comfort you and strengthen you for" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) |