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Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.