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1.2 This gives the grounds for exhorting them not to be anxious [El, NTC, Pl]: the Lord is coming soon, so don’t be anxious. 1.3 This gives the grounds for both of the above [Alf, Ea, ICC]. His coming enforces the command to be gentle and also leads to the duty of avoiding anxiety [Alf]. This clause is a link in the train of thought [Ea]. 2. It is a place reference, referring to the nearness of the Lord’s indwelling presence [GNC, Mou; TNT]: the Lord is near to us. It is the grounds for the exhortation
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