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13 When we are slandered, we speak kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the dregs of all things—even to this moment.

14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to warn you as my dearly loved children. 15 For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Messiah, yet you do not have many fathers. For in Messiah Yeshua, I became your father through the Good News.

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13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage(A) of the world—right up to this moment.

Paul’s Appeal and Warning

14 I am writing this not to shame you(B) but to warn you as my dear children.(C) 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father(D) through the gospel.(E)

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