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12 For the ministry of this office not only filleth those things that fail to holy men, but also multiplieth many thankings to God [but also aboundeth by many in doing of thankings to the Lord],

13 by the proving of this ministry, which glorify God in the obedience of your acknowledging in the gospel of Christ, and in simpleness of communication into them and into all [others],

14 and in the beseeching of them for you, that desire you for the excellent grace of God in you.

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12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs(A) of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.(B) 13 Because of the service(C) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God(D) for the obedience that accompanies your confession(E) of the gospel of Christ,(F) and for your generosity(G) in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

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