2 For what advantage is it, if a man gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? (2CL) 3 Now this age and the future are two enemies. (2CL) 4 The one speaketh of adultery and defilement and avarice and deceit, but the other biddeth farewell to these. (2CL)
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