Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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  • Eph 4:3 : 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
  • Dan 3:16-17 : 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego replied to the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you concerning this matter. 17 If the God we serve exists, he is able to rescue us from the blazing fiery furnace and deliver us from your hand, O king.

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