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# Connecting Statement:
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2018-08-03 18:46:06 +00:00
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Paul continues to remind the Corinthians to be separated from sin and to seek holiness purposefully.
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2018-12-08 22:46:42 +00:00
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# Beloved
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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"You whom I love" or "Dear friends"
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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# let us cleanse ourselves
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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Here Paul is saying to stay away from any form of sin that would affect one's relationship with God.
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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# Let us pursue holiness
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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"Let us strive to be holy"
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# in the fear of God
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2017-06-24 00:15:21 +00:00
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"out of deep respect for God"
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