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# we should always give thanks
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"we should continually give thanks"
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# we should
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Here "we" refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy.
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# brothers loved by the Lord
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for the Lord loves you, brothers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# brothers
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"brothers and sisters"
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# as the firstfruits to be saved through the sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth
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"to be among the first people who believe what is true, whom God has saved and set apart for himself by his Spirit" |