1 Thessalonians 5:19

(12) Quench not the Spirit.

(12) The sparks of the Spirit of God that are kindled in us, are nourished by daily hearing the word of God: but true doctrine must be diligently distinguished from false.

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¹⁹ Quench not the Spirit.

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