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1 Thessalonians 5:23–25

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1 Thessalonians 5:23

23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:24

24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

25Brethren, pray for us.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Thessalonians 5:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whole

Entire, complete, or undivided; also sound or restored to health, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

body

A physical body; a corpse; or an organized whole composed of members, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Thessalonians 5:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Faithful

Steadfast in truth, duty, promise, or allegiance; trustworthy and true.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Thessalonians 5:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 23

  1. Jude 1:24
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  2. 1 Corinthians 1:8–9
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  3. Hebrews 4:12
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  4. 1 Thessalonians 3:13
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  5. 1 Peter 5:10
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From verse 24

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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  2. Numbers 23:19
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  3. Deuteronomy 7:9
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  4. 1 Corinthians 1:9
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  5. 1 Peter 5:10
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From verse 25

  1. Hebrews 13:18–19
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  2. Philippians 1:19
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  3. 2 Corinthians 1:11
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  4. Philemon 1:22
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  5. Colossians 4:3
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