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Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

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

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.