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1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
from Final Blessings and Instructions, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
What it says

Paul prays that the God of peace Himself will sanctify them completely and keep their whole being blameless at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What it is doing

It gathers the letter's hopes into a final prayer for complete holiness.

In context

23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 25Brothers, pray for us as well. 26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.