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Reject irreverent and silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

— Paul of Tarsus

τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν.

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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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Let the husband render to his wife the affection owed her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.

Now, there remain faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.

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