And 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.
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Interpretation
The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly, for the best are sanctified but in part while in this world; therefore we should pray for, and press toward, complete holiness.
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This thought runs through 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 1 Thessalonians 5:23