Verse 11 "Farewell" should be translated "rejoice, or joy to you". He calls them "brethren" to show the letter was written in a spirit of love. He wanted them to strive to be perfect in God's sight and reassured by the promises of His word. They would be of the same mind if they all submitted to the rule of God's word. Such submission would bring peace. They would be more concerned with the good of others than self, which would bring peace and love.

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