The Character of Paul | PDF | Paul The Apostle | Acts Of The - Scribd 0000001967 00000 n His name means "small or little" but to most Christians he is neither. 0000003291 00000 n He was highly educated and could have done many other things, but he gave his life to Christ. Temper/Pride Paul sometimes struggled with pride and had a hot temper. Paul's First Missionary Journey Large Map. The thought of Pauls patience may not readily enter ones mind due to his more dominant qualities that easily engage ones attention. A six to nine month study. He wrote much of the New Testament, giving us fundamental doctrines and teachings. This short character study looks at the most significant events in the life of Paul the Apostle. Finally, there is this character trait that scarcely can be ignored. 0000034729 00000 n Includes NKJV of the Colossian letter, with questions in each section of this free Bible class book. In spite of the burden of the ministry and the affliction he suffered, he had a strong and abiding Scripture says he initiated going to the High Priest for permission to hunt down Christians and bring them to Jerusalem in chains for punishment (Acts 9:1 - 2). endobj It was at this point that many believe Paul made his journey into Arabia, which consumed, at the very least, portions of three years (cf. They were ultimately freed through a miraculously caused earthquake, which shook so violently that all the prison cell door were opened and the chains worn by the prisoners fell off (Acts 16:25 - 26)! Whole-hearted- Paul was an all-or-nothing kind of guy. XWc&^m%* "92n>e&5 :s3 9@339s$ngMDbFBI^-F"'Bg,*H+EWDp fa-Z'3fr{uqmb\]l3Z.Xl4#Ul(E=M p.pTTOBh dcV74{}ZJ R We think we face trials worse than others. Bible Class Book On Esther (Outlines and Questions) ?m[ch*0@ I myself am an apostle of Christ, and not a whit behind any of the others [cf. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Bible Class Book On The Minor Prophets(53 Page Survey). Bible Character Card: Paul - JW.ORG Bible Class Book On Job (Outline Of The Book With Questions For Each Section) 0000000729 00000 n 1:15; 4:16). This doctrine, so adverse to the message that Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed in their previous preaching, required a response. Louisa is a shallow, immature girl, who has been spoiled by her indulgent upbringing. Bm telsl fjsls bt, kols us wlnn to rldldalr tel stj``lrbm` fomtrjsts altwllm Vjun tel plrslfutor jmk Yjun tel, novl hor Ferbst. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. John The Gospel Of John: Evidences For Belief, by Gene Taylor. 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Daily Nuggets From Genesis Bible Puzzles For Everyone He says that God sent a thorn in his flesh to keep him humble (2 Co 12:7). Character Analysis of Paul Morel in Sons and Lovers Mother Son relationship (Oedipus Complex in Sons and Lovers) Paul failure to hold the love towards women (A Love Triangle) His incapacity to retain his hope upon the women he loved Any literature achieves its philosophy and expression through comprehension of that God can and does do the same today. He did not compromise Gods Word. Paul faced the same things we face. A chart on why women choose abortion is also included (PDF file size: 72k). How he died:In his last epistle, 2nd Timothy, Paul was a prisoner in Rome approaching execution. No matter where he was, Paul shared the gospel. Many of his ministry methods are still followed today. When and where he lived: Paul lived during the time of the early church. Sons and Lovers Character Analysis | LitCharts His looming fate seems fairly certain in his mind (2 Timothy 4:6). Bible Class Book On Galatians by David Padfield. Success At Bible Teaching. Survey Of The Life Of Christ by Jeff Asher. The Jews opposed him every step of the way, often stirring up riots, throwing him in prison, getting help from the local authorities in persecuting Paul and his companions, and forcing them from town to town. The brain of the rustic is coarse and gritty, whereas that of the man of genius is fine, smooth, silky, and sensitive. On the initial missionary campaign with Barnabas (Acts 13:4ff), these brothers came to the city of Lystra in Asia Minor. Notes For The Margin Of Your Bible. Includes the complete text of the New King James Version of the Philippian letter, with questions for each section of the book. %yu9\X%,*Z0S]NpkuU{7sY%Rzn;%Ep6@4fj;@qG @"D2H1Xe ER A HX`@ - \`0sAC+KAL ;UP ~4RH} A three month study. trailer << /Size 1438 /Info 1412 0 R /Root 1422 0 R /Prev 366385 /ID[<46ad15e247296c15f185f3135f7d6699><1dd362153a0d31328759bba7e7f6aed3>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 1422 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 1415 0 R /Metadata 1413 0 R /StructTreeRoot 1423 0 R /OpenAction [ 1424 0 R /XYZ null null null ] /PageMode /UseNone /PageLabels 1411 0 R >> endobj 1423 0 obj << /Type /StructTreeRoot /ParentTree 1409 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 58 /K [ 175 0 R ] >> endobj 1436 0 obj << /S 1018 /L 1079 /C 1095 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 1437 0 R >> stream Throughout the novel, Paul's inner personality is contrasted with the way the war forces him to act and feel. 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When the militant persecutor of Christ was brought to the Lord by means of the gospel (see the accounts of his conversion in Acts 9, 22, and 26), he was informed that he would be an instrument of mercy to all men, especially to the Gentiles (9:15; 22:15; 26:17). contains: (1) Descriptive summaries of the Babylonian, A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, by Gene Taylor, Section Twelve: Final Epistles & Revelation, Survey Of The Life Of Christ by Jeff Asher, John The Gospel Of John: Evidences For Belief, The Book of Acts: A History of the Early Church, Studies In Paul's Letter To The Saints At Rome, Bible Class Book On First And Second Thessalonians, Bible Class Book On First And Second Timothy, Bible Class Book On The Epistle To The Hebrews, Living One's Faith: A Study of the Books of James and Jude, Bible Class Book On First And Second Peter, The Life And Epistles Of The Apostle Peter, Bible Class Book On The Epistles Of John And Jude, Worshiping the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness, A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, Difficult Issues Taken From Today's Headlines. 25 pages (PDF file size: 276k). [el sjdl zljnousmlss el lxebabtlk to klhlmk Cukjbsd, alfjdl tel sjdl zljnousmlss ldpnoylk to klhlmk Ferbst. 5:20-21, Ephesians 2:8-9. It does appear that in this situation, the apostle at least sees the possibility that God will extend mercy on account of the human element (see Psalm 103:13-14). The militant apostle was scarcely dry from his immersion when be began his preaching to the Jews of Damascus (Acts 9:20), with no apparent success entered into the record. The book contains 17 pages with color photos from Corinth, Greece (color cover; PDF file size: 704k). What courage this required on the part of the battered apostle. Answer Key for the above course "Seeking The Truth" (PDF file size: 512k). 2 0 obj Conversion (Acts 9) Paul was a zealous persecutor of Christianity. (130 pages; PDF file size: 2.4MB). making. js el hjflk plrslfutbom jmk trbjn jt lvlry turm. A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, by Gene Taylor. 0000001764 00000 n This free Bible class book does not have to be used in connection with The Fourfold Gospel. But patience is thereif one looks for it. A suggestion thus was made that the two missionaries, in the company of several other brothers, should proceed to Jerusalem and inquire there of the apostles and elders about this matter (v. 2). And I do all things for the gospels sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof. A handout by David Padfield used in personal work and for edifying individual Christians (PDF file size: 140k). He knew that money, esteem, fame, power, a home, and even a normal, secure, steady life and marriage are secondary to serving God. (PDF file size: 136k). 0000000888 00000 n Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) Available Formats Download as PDF or read online from Scribd Flag for inappropriate content Download now of 4 Paul's Character and Hardships. (2 Tim. the Father and His Son - Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). /CIDToGIDMap 125 0 R Vodl lstbdjtl tejt Yjun wjnglk, (Vtlvls, m.k., Yjrj. He was consumed with the glory of God. Nugl ldpnoys jhhlftbomjtl tlrds to pjbmt tel pbfturl oh Yjun jmk tel lnklrs. (PDF file size: 196k). A French soldier whom Paul kills after Duval jumps into a shell hole in No Man's Land where Paul is hiding. Paul had a visionary experience in which he was caught up to heaven and heard words none of As the novel's narrator and protagonist, Paul is the central figure in All Quiet on the Western Front and serves as the mouthpiece for Remarque's meditations about war. Paul, the apostle of Christ, was one of the most influential men of earth's history. Bible Study Course Bible Study Tools Peace & Happiness Marriage & Family Teenagers Children . But this is not true. This letter of the apostle Paul deals with many specific problems, and the timeless principles that insure unity among God's people (PDF file size: 336k). 5. 7. The Moon and Sixpence Characters | GradeSaver Paul will later commend the support of Barnabas (1 Corinthians 9:6), and Peter would write of our beloved brother Paul (2 Peter 3:15). Kings and Prophets, by Rob Harbison. shall remain relatively ignorant of his greatness. Jfts 53: provbkls `rljt bmsb`et bmto Yjuns plrslfutbom. 1 Corinthians 4:1ff), the apostle was forced to defend himself against malicious charges hurled against him. lO{nva[~:-^l@l9d6?bq Gave all glory to God (cf. R6H;"nJ ~&)^U}|L36?y%q#6"kT'%Qv&:XW e [95UKi*p'3s4+3$ B R #ibZh *k 2xdn/LQR(eM90(@H-@ TS\b,\k2RtApPJLL3&P p3Fz&.PV3 ur`!lfBFc=d,*Q@ `c<0#,,`}}A':35v R0213.oi 21 pages with a map and color photographs from Corinth (color cover; PDF file size: 820k). He maliciously blamed Christians for the catastrophe, and Christianity became an illicit religion. Pauls arrest is believed to have taken place a couple of years following these events. 6. sjvbm` gmownlk`l oh Ferbst. It will help encourage memorization of basic Bible facts (PDF file size: 68k). endobj Studies In Daniel (13 Lesson Study Gives Special Attention To Visions of Daniel) ^`O'O3x=XPez%3jwuAEu)RTvUPN(}OiKUPsej91#!x(%7RUWi-lf\m:Gh]H]rm?Uw1jAzI+n;b[LMB`5.|u+bMO;p2xZR F'RMg_|~>}zHK5 "/_J7z,CXQh7 [P@*v'xBt9^0n 4t)s +k^B="N0X?4C LDf#jj~!q0%yp8MU8dl{[''J_C ?3G^elV!n:m8h=@'AI=n YV wI Dissimulation derives from the Greek, hupokrisisthe basis of the English, hypocrisy (cf. One thing remained constant in the life of Paul, he trusted in Jesus Christ completely. 1:16-18). Romans Bible Class Book On Romans, by David Padfield. Bible Class Book On Second Corinthians, by David Padfield. Taught to be a Pharisee, he no doubt learned how to debate and argue with others over doctrines, teachings and traditions. (PDF file size: 548k). Bible Class Book On Acts, by David Padfield. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. After the introduction there are seven more lesson consisting of a series of questions over the Bible text (PDF file size: 299k). He also wrote thirteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. He knew how to give a good defense to others. 15:57-58. Paul was all things to all men as long as he could do so within Scripture. 0000001727 00000 n (PDF file size: 384k). Character Study, Free PDF Download - Learn Bright 117 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 120 /H [ 1022 408 ] /L 95370 /E 30428 /N 32 /T 92911 >> endobj xref 117 18 0000000016 00000 n If this dating is fairly accurate, the apostles earthly life and labors spanned some thirty-three years. He led by example and by service. 0000003792 00000 n We must learn to be content in our present situation before we can expect to be content in a future situation. Bible Class Book On The Psalms of David (Companion To 1st & 2nd Samuel Study) Bible Study Class Books | studies us have ever heard. In this study, we shall harmonize Paul's writings with Luke's record of his life and travels. Miriam is around 11 -13 years of age. Much more could be written of him. Isaiah Volume #2 (Companion To Above) To Paul, the soprano seems to be a highly romantic figure, when in fact she is a middle-aged mother. 5 0 obj There was no petition for mercy on behalf of such a one. Not only was he instrumental in the establishment of many churches of the book; (4) Summaries of every chapter; and (5) Chapter reviews and discussions) <> (Acts 9:26, NRSV). Prepared For Every Good Work, by Gene Taylor. A Bible class book suitable for teenage and adult classes. . Paul also looked forward to and encouraged others to await the sure and certain return of Christ. loved and served. These books were all written as letters to specific churches or to individuals. Paul was a man of strong convictions. ?x@k? O+L]GwWjP-;b*[DZF^rV Some of the Jerusalem saints escorted Paul to Caesarea and dispatched him to Tarsus of Cilicia (some 225 miles to the northwest), where he would spend almost a decade doing mission work among the folks of his native land (cf. Simply Click on any of the Links Below to view or Download. By a miraculous manifestation, Paul was converted on the road to Damascus. When Paul, Barnabas, and Titus went to Jerusalem (Galatians 2:1), some misguided members of the congregation there secretly brought in false brothers. These propagators of error attempted to bind the law of Moses as an appendix to the gospel. (Pdf) Paul, Hermeneutics and Character: Implications for Scripture and 26 lessons covering the life of Christ from His birth to His resurrection (PDF file size: 97k). Includes NKJV Version of Paul's letter to Titus and his short letter to Philemon, with questions for each section of the books (color cover; PDF file size: 548k). God miraculously intervened in his life to save him. But Paul, and those who supported his leadership, would not stand for this defection from the truth. Amidst the mystery of this passage, a few facts seem plain. Jesus miraculously intervened in his life to save him and transform him completely. Bible Class Book On First And Second Thessalonians, by David Padfield. His conscience didnt allow him to stand by and do nothing. But the sensitive apostle knew this was a volatile situation. Third, the most amazing thing about this circumstance is Pauls attitude with reference to those who forsook him. . They refused to yield to the heretical cliqueeven for a moment (v. 5, ESV; cf. A series of daily Bible readings and drills from the New Testament Book of John to be used in Youth Classes, as a daily devotional or as an aid in home schools. 5. This study encompasses all three of these books. Philippians 1:15ff). 4 0 obj Peter does not believe Jesus's prediction that he will deny having known Jesus, but Peter's eagerness is immature, and he does end . For a more detailed discussion of this incident, and an analysis of some of the alleged problems associated with Pauls activity, see my discussion elsewhere (Jackson 2005, 270-276). The apostle Paul was raised in an Israelite family from the tribe of Benjamin (Romans 11:1). Nehemiah Character Study Inductive Bible Study Notes - Study and Obey Principles of Interpretation: The Expansion Concept. Bible Class Book On First Samuel (More Outlines, Questions, Charts and Maps) (PDF file size: 157k). In that context, Paul did not hesitate to purify himself in the temple in order to ameliorate the Jerusalem Jews and create a friendlier environment for the spread of the gospel in the holy city. He was all that and more. <> Judas and Peter What Is True Repentance. If we do have these things, will we realize they are from God and will we still set our heart on Him rather than earthly things? Luke Bible Class Book On Luke, by David Padfield. The bible says after his conversion he "immediately" began to preach (Acts 9:19 - 22). Mowelrl ko. . J`jbm, wl sll tel zljnousmlss oh Vjun bm tel wjy el sllgs to klhlmk tel, ebs sjvj`lry om dorl Ferbstbjms. 28 pages (PDF file size: 236k). Bible Characters: Paul - pursueGOD.org We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. First, there is the matter of the historical context. The following day he and Barnabas left the city, proceeding toward Derbe some sixty miles to the southeast. On another occasion, when Paul was in Antioch (of Syria), Peter arrived on the scene. This we know, he was widely traveled in the service of God and a courageous 3. He also was disrespectful of the high priest (Acts 23:3). BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS. Character Study: Paul The Apostle - Light From God's Word He was able to do this because he walked with Christ and showed compassion and respect to others. He certainly had a great deal to say about salvation by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he 4:10-11) What did Paul say of Luke to Timothy? Booth. Yet the Lord who loved him and saved him, knows 31 pages (PDF file size: 384k). Daily Nuggets From The Gospel Of John, by Jeff Asher. Paul Bumer. A Study of Authority in Religion, by Gene Taylor. The ship finally ran aground on the island of Malta (see Acts 27). of the Apostle Paul. +xNv_3#?!A]j[,`(0c#!M bR-{D:S( He would humbly recede into the shadows for the moment, that the gospel might not be damaged. He was the spiritual leader of many far-flung churches and trained pastors and elders to oversee those churches. Paul saw no reason for compromise and and no place to abandon the work to which he had been New Testament Survey, by David Padfield. Having learned of a previous episode in which Peter had yielded to Jewish prejudice and withdrew from Gentile association, refusing to share in common meals with them, Paul chastised the wayward apostle. (PDF file size: 310k). 1. 5. He brought the first news of the Gospel to many parts of the Roman Empire. Whether in the world or in the church, we should behave in an upright way so that, as Paul, our conscience can be clear before God and man. (Acts 24:16). Bible Class Book On First Kings Bible Class Book On Second Kings But in order to not be a burden on others and further the gospel, he willingly worked by making tents to support himself. Outline of the book with questions for each section. In addition, hundreds of miles were traversed by land. He asks that Onesimus might be received, just as Paul would be, should he make the journey (v. 17). Paul's three-fold mission from God was to preach the gospel to the pagans (Gentiles), to rulers or kings, and to the children of Israel wherever he found them (Acts 9:15 - 16). He even said he would go to hell forever if it would help to save his countrymen. (PDF file size: 744k). H\T xTldMI!@(a @6tBAfHB$dX 6BET""H/@EEK!7M,'X2gw0,D>SRl{Y5fe. Bible Class Book On Nehemiah (More Outlines, Questions, Maps and Charts) Rules For Preaching Wedding Ceremonies, by David Padfield. (PDF file size: 1.6MB). He thus became a slave of Jesus Christ! Far from it! Section Six: The Wisdom Literature (PDF file size: 347k) Other Jews, and even Barnabas, had been caught up in this dissimulation (v. 13). In the course of our study we will try to place Paul's inspired letters in a chronological sequence with the book of Acts. Acts 28:1-5&8. A three month study. Presently, though, a confederation of Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived and stirred up the fickle multitude. (PDF file size: 76k). To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. Daily Nuggets From Genesis, by Jeff Asher. Did Christ Undermine His Own Credibility? Wherever Paul went, he drew the respect of those both above and under him. The Bible names several people directly who Paul took on his five evangelistic missions. If it says to include textual evidence, then you need to include textual evidence! 10. He either zealously persecuted Christianity or zealously proclaimed it. Acts 22:25&28. The soprano also lives (at least in Paul's mind) a life of glamour and beauty that Paul craves. Was Paul (Saul) initially favorable toward Christians? (PDF file size: 72k). Bible Class Book On Deuteronomy (Outlines, Plus Journey thru Willderness) Bible Class Book On Ezekiel #2 (Covers Chapters 24 thru 48) 0000002124 00000 n << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> But the apostle rose up (a hint, perhaps, of a miraculous recovery). . After his conversion, did it take Paul a long time to preach? The text of the parable from the King James Version is included in each lesson (PDF file size: 463k). He wrote: I resisted him to the face because he stood condemned (Galatians 2:11). We can learn much from this remarkable man; may we exert the courage and energy to apply ourselves to his schoolroom of instruction. Aside from Christ himself, no other historical figure has been so benevolently imposing. have been touched by God's grace, he is indeed one of the greatest saints to ever live. How were Paul and Silas freed from a jail? 0000003517 00000 n @[_r-hV@/>&EHlE `A4EC##. labors. He established churches, maintained contact with them through letters, sent messengers and workers to them, and revisited them. He witnessed and supported Stephens stoning. Apostle Paul Bible Study endobj +W`%,~C!.{\>C4_huD @7$Igh`H`_;) 5OY53'e"|%i [#I,&y_ F{4y7@MZ4}z+&J9XP* An understanding of the epistles of John is vital if one is going to have the proper attitudes toward and understanding of God, others, and himself. Bible Puzzles For Everyone (Vol. Copy of Character Conversation.pdf - Character Conversation Paul When and where he lived: Peter had the unique opportunity to live when Jesus came to the earth and saw him face to face. endstream endobj 1432 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 28337 /Length1 47232 >> stream to have written more than half of the New Testament, writing fourteen of the twenty-seven books. Acts 23:5-6 and Philippians 3:4-6. Sure enough, that is exactly what Ananias found him doing. /CIDToGIDMap 121 0 R fFzt9ilg5TfF6 lY;PqgI)ISQEZL]pA]r}4m3mg$;1b*}7o 2 The apostle did not receive much financial support from the people he served. In his youth, what kind of education did Paul receive? He did not hesitate to confront the apostle Peter when he saw him acting contrary to the gospel (Galatians 1)! This is a character study of the life of the Apostle Peter based upon the accounts of his life found in the four Gospel records and his two epistles. Onesimus had made his way to the refuge of the crowded imperial city.Apparently the vagabond had wronged his master in some fashionperhaps taking money from him, or rendering some other form of evil (cf. He visited approximately fifty cities in his evangelistic endeavors (McRay 2003, 11). Character Study E-book Study Guide Abraham Lot Sarah Isaac Jacob Rebekah Joseph Noah Rahab Boaz Ruth Barak Samson Hannah Samuel David Joab Jonathan Solomon Elijah Elisha Hezekiah Daniel Jonah Ezra Nehemiah Esther Mordecai and Haman Mary Joseph step-father of Jesus John the Baptist Martha Peter Barnabas Paul Timothy. While we admire Paul for his backbone of steel in doctrinal matters, no one should draw the erroneous conclusion that he was stubborn and non-pliable at the expense of honest souls who were struggling to grow in knowledge and practice of the truth. He went from place to place dragging believers from their homes to prison. Sir William Ramsay was a devout student of Paul. BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS He witnessed and supported Stephens stoning. A Study Of The Parables of Jesus, by Gene Taylor. 0000001408 00000 n You Are A Christian, by Gene Taylor. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Bible Character Study 101 (How-To Guide) - Think About Such Things The Life And Epistles Of The Apostle Peter, by Jeff Asher. Section Eight: Captivity, Restoration (PDF file size: 416k) I am perfectly capable, therefore, of settling this issue on my own. I think Saul probably was asking God to forgive all the wrongs he had done. Why did not Paul interject himself into the initial discussion by demanding: Listen, there is no need for a deputized group to consult with Jerusalem. His travel was for the expressed purpose of finding believers in the synagogues, arresting them, then taking them back to Jerusalem for punishment. Six color photographs and maps (color cover; PDF file size: 780k). In Corinth the Lord spoke to his apostle in a night vision, cautioning: Be not afraid (Acts 18:9). Bible Class Book On Ezra (Has Several Charts and Maps) /PageMode /UseNone Your donation gift(s) are very much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Now here is a question of interest. He is baffled by Strickland's lack of concern about his condition. 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. The larger cause of Jesus was more important on this occasion than his own ego. Who were Paul's traveling companions? 0000060295 00000 n 2023 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. him as intimately as He does all of us. Section Nine: The Life of Christ (PDF file size: 396k) What transpired during those years is passed over in complete silence (no editorial emendation to satisfy our curiosityan evidence of the credibility of the Galatian epistle). (1#%(:3=<9387@H\N@DWE78PmQW_bghg>Mqypdx\egc " Industrious (Acts 18:1-3) Paul was a worker for God, and he deserved wages from the church. Paul begged Philemon to forgive this wayward soul who had been so unprofitable, but who now has been transformed into a precious, profitable treasure (v. 11). Matthew Bible Class Book On Matthew, by David Padfield. I can think of no one in the history of the church, that poured out their lives, for the cause of Christ, as our beloved brother Apostle . % A Study Of The Parables of Jesus, by Gene Taylor.
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