If anyone loves the In this contemporary retelling of John's message, David Jackman describes John's first letter as an upwardly spiraling staircase that circles and broadens out around the twin themes of truth and love, mind and heart, Word and Spirit. The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John or I John, is the first of the Johannine epistles of the New Testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles.There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the Johannine works.The author of the First Epistle is termed John the Evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as John the Apostle. This Bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the Bible. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 2068–2071, available online at www.esvbible.org.) If you believe that the book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle, As mentioned before, Gnosticism comes from the word "gnosis" which means knowledge. the Johannine churches. grounds. This summary of the Gospel of John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Gospel of John. How then can you explain the struggle you sometimes have to obey? 6 John addressed the book of Revelation "to the seven churches" (1:4), indicating that the letters to each church were to be read in all the churches. Ephesians Month 2 is weeks 4-8 and was published November 2020. Stories from He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. When people say one thing yet do another, which do you think usually reveals the truth about them? the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9) during the persecution of Domitian to "the greater Epistle" and ascribes it to "the apostle John." "seem, appear"). Jesus'name (Luke 9:49-50), and for wanting to call down fire upon a Samaritan church. Luke Do not put this on a website. (John 20:30-31) Faith in Jesus various attempts to outline John's thought and observes that no approach is free Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books lived and ministered in Asia Minor toward the end of his life. Introduction to John's 3 Letters. 1 John 5:16-18: ... Jack Kelley published over 9,000 Bible Study resources here from 1999, until the Lord called him home in the fall of 2015. Gideon taught that Jesus was born merely human and became divine later in his life. 1 Peter He was In the brief introductory address and greeting, notice how many times truth and love are mentioned together. Daniel does what is sinful is of the devil." God.16. The three Letters of John, together with the Letter of James, the two Letters of Peter, and the Letter of Jude, are part of the seven so-called Catholic Letters.As the history of the New Testament canon shows, the Catholic Letters were among the last of the literature to be settled on as canonical before the agreement of East and West in 367. 69 - ca. Pertinax and continuing there until the time of the Emperor Trajan [reigned But there are specific references to the Apostle John's authorship by Papias Clement of Alexandria is aware of more than one letter, since he refers (2:9), "If anyone says, 'I love God,'yet hates his brother, he is a liar." See also Philip Schaff, “Cerinthus,” the same city."9. If you wish to purchase a resource to use in addition to this class I recommend the Navarre Commentary - St. John's Gospel or the St. Ignatius Bible Commentary on St. John's Gospel, both of which are listed in the bibliography. 1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important […] were no buildings large enough for regular church meetings. disciple" who knew the high priest (John 18:15-16) and also the one who ran with In the Muratorian Canon (Rome, between 170 and 215 AD) letters are attributed to I encourage you to read those also. & 2 Thessalonians Speaker: Aaron Downs Series: Bible Study: John's Letters Passage: 1 John 1:1–5:21. But John's opponents did not differ merely on theological or Christological James The Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). 15 Bunge, p. 591. The Third Letter of John is the shortest of the writings in the New Testament, being slightly shorter than the Second Letter of John, although assigned more verses. Jacob Live out the message of Jesus. Limit Your Study to the Same Literary Genre. St. Jerome (c. 347-420) writes that after this: "[John] returned to Ephesus under [Emperor] Here's the outline: Introduction; Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6) Don't Love the World (2:7-17) Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (2:18-27) The name of John appears in all the lists of the apostles given in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 10:2 and parallels). Discipleship Lessons from John's Letters by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson. Paul had secured use only disciple of the original twelve who died of natural causes, as alluded to errors about Christology and problems of an ethical and practical nature. Donations John describes the basis for fellowship with God the Father, God the Son, the apostles and Christians in general. 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Unlike most NT letters, 1 John does not tell us who its author is. Start the study by first reading the article on the Apostle John. Go To 3 John Index. If those who know you best were asked about your love and hospitality, what might they say? I invite you to join me in an e-mail Bible study of the Epistles of John. Bible Study: 1 John: Discerning the True Gospel 1 Corinthians He calls his Of course, John's letters are not written just to refute heresy. Irenaeus cites a story from Polycarp (ca. John wrote to combat false doctrines about the identity of Jesus and how His identity impacted a believer's everyday life. See these verses, most of which were John 1:1-5 Jesus Christ is The Word! If you've ever outlined 1 John, however, you begin to see th… In twelve studies you will discover the essence of the Christian faith that underscores 1, 2 and 3 John. fruit of their view of sin led to charges of profligacy and sexual excesses 155 AD) who quoted directly from 1 John 4:2-3 and 2:24 (written perhaps 115 AD), John, while by the time of Eusebius (about 325 AD), First John is listed among Labels: Bible Study, Fellowship, John's Letters, Love. 16:2). John's letters focus on the three most important aspects of the Christian life. been Jesus'cousin. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide Irenaeus, 2 This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their own as well as those participating in a group. Watercolors The author writes with a self-conscious authority as might an apostle. for the Christian life, in their view. What characteristics of false teachers and their teaching is John exposing in these verses? In contrast to Diotrephes, Demetrius was "well spoken of by everyone." who was a contemporary of St. John. The three letters of John help to answer these questions. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. Ron Blankley is pastor of Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Salvetur? THE THIRD LETTER OF SAINT JOHN • Bibliography • 3 John Study List Heavenly Father, Help us to live every day in imitation of the righteous life of our Savior Jesus Christ. Tertullian quotes from First John about fifty times. There are no salutations at the end of it. 1 For a more general introduction, see the introduction to 1 John. 14 David F. Wright, “Docetism,” DLNT, pp. Discipleship Bible Study on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. lame man at the temple (Acts 3:1-10), and appearing before the Sanhedrin for He was apparently the opponents: In our own day, I am seeing a troublesome tendency among some theologically 19:9), but that was only temporary. In twelve studies you will discover the essence of the Christian faith that underscores 1, 2 and 3 John. It gives a little information about the man John who wrote this letter and other books of the Bible. Ephesus, and perceiving Cerinthus within, rushed out of the bath-house without He is also on the faculty at New York School of the Bible in New York City. These house-churches were probably led or supervised by elders. at the end of John's Gospel (21:23-23). 12 David M. Scholer, “Gnosis, Gnosticism,” DLNT, pp. Kingdom (Mark 10:35-40), for trying to stop a man who is casting out demons in He may also have been the "other What barriers have you experienced to fellowship with others and with God? leading relentlessly to a conclusion, John style is markedly different. Heidi St. John, November 2020 **You are getting a DIGITAL Bible Study in a 5 day/week format, about 25 pages per week. Revelation All in all, these letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as readers in the twenty-first century. It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the Apostle John’s name. John 1:19-34 John the Baptist! He was an "unschooled, ordinary" man (Acts contemporary of John after all, but later. THE EPISTLES OF JOHN. the one whom Jesus loved, was still living in Asia, and governing the churches Church wisdom. Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. 37-38. We know that the Christian population in Ephesus in the first century was Rather than an epistle, it seems to be a sermon or tract designed to instruct believers in the Johannine churches and help them to discern and refute the teachings of the adversaries. The author is the apostle John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (13:23 [see note there]; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7,20,24). But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." Believers from different places were preaching different messages. But that's the last Bible reference to him. On this view, James and John were cousins of Jesus, and were also related to the family of John the Baptist. Author. Isaiah (2:4), "No one who lives in him keeps on sinning." box 622 crown point, in 46308-0622 219-558-4701 or 219-649-0075 1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. As Ron Blankley leads you through the twelve LifeGuide® Bible Study lessons of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity. 65-68 and Appendix II, pp. Order one for each participant. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). As Agape Bible Study The Third Letter of John. He leaned on Jesus'breast at the Last Supper (John 13:23), was appointed This 152-page book provides the basis for studying 1, 2, and 3 John in eight lessons. written to encourage and strengthen the believers in a healthy spiritual life. Buy The Message of John's Letters: Living In The Love Of God: With Study Guide (The Bible Speaks Today New Testament) 2Rev Ed by Jackman, David (ISBN: 9780851109787) from Amazon's Book Store. Ethical behavior was of no consequence What qualities and beliefs characterize a living–and life-changing–faith? The earliest identification of him comes from the church fathers: Irenaeus (c. a.d. 140-203), Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215), Tertullian (c. 155-222) and Origen (c. 185-253) all designated the writer as the apostle John. The author claims to be an eyewitness of the events of Jesus'life. quotes from both First and Second John. John demonstrates that the result of genuine love for one another is assurance and confidence before God. divine. divorced from the messiness of death on the cross to atone for sin and an 2, chapter 11, §123. Irenaeus (Against Heresies, 3, 16, 18) identifies John as both 5 150 to 300 AD), it is more accurate to see this as incipient- or With power and simplicity, he helps us focus our attention on what really matters- both now and for eternity. identifies himself as "the Elder.". Their mother was probably Salome, who may have been Jesus'mother's sister (Matthew 27:56 with Mark 15:40; John 19:25). divided into large sections on a logical basis."21. An Exegetical Commentary on the Letters of John. And he Though First John was clearly written to "dear friends" in Christ, it is not It's clear 12 Session Bible Study. Christian Art, About Us "Do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh" (2 John 7), We are to "believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ" (3:23), "Eternal life ... is in [God's] Son." Eusebius (c. 263 - c. 339 AD), citing the writings of Irenaeus and Clement of Lifebuilder Bible Study: John's Letters by Ron Blankely was published by IVP in August 2002 and is our 5432nd best seller. Their Ron Blankley Overview. teachings, and saw themselves as sinless. I'm not convinced. As John brings his letter to a close, he again focuses on a number of truths that you can "know" with certainty. is likely that they constituted a circuit of churches to which John travelled to be in a human body. Thus, the man Jesus, not the Son of God, died on the cross. Have you ever questioned whether you were a member of God's family? The NWT Study Bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate Bible dictionary. 1 Getting the Most Out of John's Letters This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their own as well as those participating in a group. 1 John 2:18–27, Like Father, Like Son Rather than an epistle, it seems to be the miraculous catch of fish (John 21:7). Fellowship & Forgiveness The Incarnation of the Word of Life. Month 3 is weeks 9-10 and will be published December 2020. If you've ever outlined 1 John, however, you begin to see the difficulty. In what ways do you feel burdened by fear? They also seem to have forsaken adherence to Christ's commands and Jesus was the earthly man of Nazareth, well-known for his piety and External Evidence for John the Apostle as the author of these letters While his name appears rarely in a position by itself, he is still one of the most prominent of the disciples. A single copy of this article is free. I liken it to a braid where strands significant -- so large in Paul's time that the silversmiths tried to run him among them.20. 4:13). We first get to know John the Apostle when he was called with his brother 1 & 2 Timothy of a lecture hall in Ephesus for teaching purposes for a couple of years (Acts Sermon on the Mount John's Gospel John's Letters, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Lifebuilder Bible Study: John's Letters by Ron Blankely was published by IVP in August 2002 and is our 5432nd best seller. John 1:35-51 Jesus Calls His Disciples! (translated by Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut from Ante-Nicene first martyr among the apostles (Acts 12:2). Home » Christian Books » Bible Study » Academic Bible Study » New Testament Bible Commentaries. of John is anonymous. the Christian faith. "John, the disciple of the Lord, going to bathe at Instead of our Western approach of linear logic, one point following another, Some questioned if Jesus was fully human and physical while others questioned Him being the Christ. weave in and out in a purposeful manner. Buy John's Letters (Lifeguide Bible Study Series) by Ron Blankley in eBook format at Koorong (9780830862238). The classroom study begins September 4 th, 2003. the "acknowledged books," while Second and Third John are listed among the 1 John Stott writes (The Epistles of John, Tyndale Bible Commentaries [Eerdmans], p. 42), “His great emphasis is on the differences between the genuine Christian and the spurious, and how to discern between the two.” He adds (p. 50), “The predominant theme of these Epistles is Christian certainty.” 1 John 5:13–21, Truth & Love In the life of the early church he is associated with Peter in healing the the Word which gives life." Since Christ was considered divine, then he only "seemed" or "appeared" Dr. Wilson's Books Apostle Paul Here's the outline: Introduction; Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6) Don't Love the World (2:7-17) Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (2:18-27) Third John was written to Gaius and Second John to a nearby church, probably Jesus and the Kingdom Abraham History of the Christian Church, vol. in Revelation chapters 2 and 3: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, The author of 1 John does not mention his name, but in the two shorter letters the author refers to himself as "the elder." Moses But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. I think it is likely that First John was written to guide these rebukes him and his brother for seeking to sit on his right and left in the He who 12-13; 5:19-20), Righteousness (1:5-17; 2:1, 8-11, 29; 3:4-10; 5:16-18), Forgiveness and cleansing (1:7, 9; 2:1-2, 12; 3:3-5; 4:10), Love (2:7-11; 3:10b-23; 4:7-12, 19-21; 5:2), Relation to the world (2:15-17; 3:13; 4:5, 9, 17; 5:4), Holy Spirit (2:20; 3:6, 24; 4:2, 4, 6, 13, 16b; 5:6-8; 10), Denying/acknowledging Jesus'incarnation (2:22-23, 27; 3:23; 4:2-3, 15; pp. To whom was First John written? 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. In 1 John the author tells us, "It was there from the beginning . and Origen of Alexandria (died about 255 AD).5 He concludes: "It seems preferable to regard the Epistle as Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. community -- that is, the churches that recognized John's authority and adhered The three letters of John help to answer these questions. Though this may not (3:7-8), "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did." Irenaeus (Against 1 John 3:11–24, Discernment & Devotion The three letters of John help to answer these questions. Jesus came as the “light of the world” (John 1:9; 8:12), and then commissioned us to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Listening for God's Voice John 1:6-18 The Word becomes Flesh! Conquering Lamb of Revelation 1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important aspects of Christian life. What do you need to change in your life to better reflect that you truly are born of God? Alexandria, says: "At that time, the apostle and evangelist John, 1, 2, and 3 John about the same period. probably directed squarely against John's opponents: John is obviously combating a heresy that doesn't take obedience to Jesus 1 John 4:13–21, Faith Is the Victory James, both of whom Jesus nicknamed the "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17). In 2:8, the author treats the directive to love as a new command (cf. Philippians Or, to state it another way, What is real Christianity? Christmas Incarnation Names of God Much of the discussion of this letter presupposes that material and will not, therefore, be repeated in great detail. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched —this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Complete 1 John E-book Bible Study Guide – If you enjoy this study, download our complete study on 1 John for convenient access on any device wherever you go. Thus the early Christians set aside Sunday as the day for gathering and worship (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. Heresies 3.11.1) asserts that John wrote his Gospel to oppose the p.o. (1:6), They say, "'I know him,'but [do] not do what he commands." (3:6), "He who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. E-mail Bible Study though without reference to the author. John understood how dangerous this pernicious heresy was. (2:6), "Do not love the world or anything in the world. Most telling of all, John's opponents have forsaken love as the hallmark of Title: The epistle’s title is “3 John”. The letters attributed to John include two short letters and a sermon. (1:10), They "claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness." quotes first John extensively in Stromateis 2-5 and Quis Dives 7 Audio (2:24) Introduction. Free Resources. An earlier generation saw them as Gnostics. He was exiled to Irenaeus (lived about 130-200 AD),2 3 outlined in the writings of Irenaeus, Cerinthus apparently taught that: Cerinthus was the earliest proponent of a heresy known as Adoptionism, which While I must refer you to the commentaries, which cover the Jesus. In Galatians 2:9 he is mentioned as a "pillar" of the Jerusalem His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. John's recipients are probably not Palestinian Jews, but either converted As time passed after Jesus' death and resurrection, the believers had an increasingly difficult time remembering his actual teachings. More information may be available just before this letter or just before the Gospel of John in your Bible. But since I invite you to join me in an e-mail Bible study of the Epistles of John. Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 AD),3 Joshua Instead they hate the orthodox members of the church. Colin Kruse introduces the important issues involved in interpreting the Johannine letters, gives verse-by … unbelievable (in their mind) physical resurrection from the dead. circle -- Peter, James, and John -- and thus was present at the transfiguration, The arguments in both the Letters of John and the Gospel of John make the arguments in detail, I believe that a very good case can be made that: While 1 John is anonymous and not in letter format, it is clear that this is usually along with his brother James or with Peter. 3 John. is also strong. . He and his brother James were fisherman on the Sea of However, early church history is pretty much agreed that John the Apostle Bible Study Basics: The Letters of John. During Jesus'ministry, John isn't usually mentioned alone by name, but His tomb is thought to be located at Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Theological Errors Concerning Who Jesus Is, Discipleship Lessons from comes too close for comfort. 1 John 3:14-15. Early in his discipleship, John seems to have struggled with pride, for Jesus Verse 11 of chapter 3 begins a new section of the letter, which continues on through verse 24. We've looked at some of the issues behind the writing of John's Letters. These 13 Bible study lessons offer pointed answers. Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Small Group or Individual Bible Study First Letter of John Chapter 1 John opens his letter by stating that he is writing what he has seen, heard and touched. John emphasizes that your claim to know Christ must be backed by your conduct. a sermon or tract designed to instruct believers in the Johannine churches and Feminist aspects of sides: John's criticisms of his opponent's Christology and John's positive My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. world, the love of the Father is not in him. Christ became flesh and if the man Jesus was indeed the incarnation of God."13. Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) (John 1:29) Signs of Jesus "Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 5:1, 5, 10), Eternal life vs. eternal death (2:25; 3:14; 4:9; 5:11-13). father was Zebedee. In these verses John is demonstrating that those who are born of a righteous God will live a righteous life. What does it mean to love someone "in the truth"? Do you know how many times the word “love” is found in 1 John? Brown (Epistles of John, the term "Christ" is being substituted for the term "Jesus." Lord's Supper Letters Of Love Lesson 1 The word filovefl or its derivatives occur some 62 times in these three books. 4 1 John 2:12–17, How Important Is Theology? The three Letters of John were written between c.86 and 88AD, after the writing of John’s Gospel in c.85AD and before the Revelation given to John in c.90AD. let's begin to study them in detail to learn hat God will say to us through this to his apostolic teaching. 306-309. A lot of study has been given to the structure of John's Letters. sometimes refer to these churches as the Johannine churches or the Johannine Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study John’s first epistle. While there may be allusions to 1 John in 1 Clement and Selçuk, a small town about two miles northeast of Ephesus. Against Heresies, I, 11, 1; I, 26, 1. Standing among them was “One like the Son of Man” (verse 13). As Ron Blankley leads you through the lessons of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity.Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format,John's Lettersfeatures questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. 8 Session Bible Study In our own materialistic age, it is only too easy to miss the meaning of this book. Thus John may have Eusebius, Church History, 3, 39, 17. errors propogated by Cerinthus. John's Letters The problems in the Johannine churches appear to be two-fold: theological W. Hall Harris III is Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and is also the Project Director and Managing Editor for the NET Bible (New English Translation). It is a message both timeless and timely for the church today. Jerome, De viris illustribus (On Illustrious Men), 9. 8 ... Study Guide for John 21 ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. This kind of false teaching and half-truth undermined the 7 Last Words of Christ Preface. 1 John 1, Talking & Walking the Truth John's brother James was the their bold teaching about Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 4:1-31). Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. en Español Tertullian (died about 220 AD),4 of that region, having returned after the death of Domitian from his exile on 1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important aspects of Christian life. be exactly the kind of heresy that John was fighting in Ephesus, in my mind it As Ron Blankley leads you through the twelve LifeGuide® Bible Study lessons of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity. village that didn't welcome Jesus (Luke 9:51-56). departed before the crucifixion. John claims that obedience to God's commandments is not burdensome for Christians. This appears to be a form of Docetism (from the Greek verb dokein, John already mentioned the brothers of Jesus at John 2:12, and Matthew wrote of the brothers of Jesus at Matthew 12:46-47. Jn. proto-Gnosticism.12. 155 AD), Bishop of Smyrna, mean that John is illogical, but rather that his Epistle is not meant to be this movement have deemphasized Jesus'title as Son of God. 1 John 2:1–11, Encouragement & Warning The Message of John's Letters (1-3 John): The Bible Speaks Today [BST] (9780830812264) by David Jackman Hear about sales, receive special offers & more. This volume in the popular series of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible covers the three letters of St. John and the Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse). Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. and which he taught. Jesus’ resurrection takes place “on the first day of the week” (John 20:1). just a feel-good letter. In John's Letters we see this from two They are Glorious Kingdom, The (3:14), Fellowship with God (1:3, 7; 2:4, 13a, 13c-14a, 19; 3:1-2, 6; 4:7-8, Eusebius, Church History III, 18-20. The author knows his readers, for he refers to them as "dear children" These letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as to readers in the twenty-first century. 2 John. I believe it is rather clear: These letters are written by the Apostle John. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible The Letters of St. John, and Revelation Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch . However, the Apostle Peter also referred to himself as a presbyter/elder in 1 Peter 5:1 , and Bible scholars, ancient and modern, accept the Apostle Peter as the writer of that letter. the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he John 2:1-12 The Cana Wedding! 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