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The Lord will help you understand all these things. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Consider the things I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Understand what I say, for the Lord will give you insight in everything. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you keep in mind what I have told you, the Lord will help you understand completely. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Understand what I'm saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. <a href="/net/2_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything. <a href="/web/2_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> be considering what things I say, for the LORD gives to you understanding in all things. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Consider the things I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> be considering what things I say, for the Lord give to thee understanding in all things. <a href="/slt/2_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Observe what I say; for may the Lord give to thee understanding in all things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Perceive these things: and may our LORD give you wisdom in all things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Consider what I say. May our Lord give you wisdom in everything.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Consider what I say, for I pray that the Lord may give you understanding in all things.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Know what I say; for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> consider what I say, and the Lord will give you understanding in all things. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Consider what I am saying; for the Lord will give you discernment in all things. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=223" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Grace and Perseverance</a> …6The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops. 7<a href="/greek/3539.htm" title="3539: noei (V-PMA-2S) -- From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed.">Consider</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I am saying,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will give</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4907.htm" title="4907: synesin (N-AFS) -- From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect.">insight</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things.</a> 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a> that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12-13</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. / And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a> And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-10</a> And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Luke 24:45</a> Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a> Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Consider what I say; and the Lord give you understanding in all things.Consider.<a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deuteronomy 4:39</a> Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Deuteronomy 32:29</a> O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!<a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Psalm 64:9</a> And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.and.<a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38,39</a> And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? … <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1,2</a> Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded… <a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Numbers 27:16,17</a> Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Considering</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Discernment</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-21.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Reflect</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Think</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Considering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-28.htm">Discernment</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Reflect</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Think</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 2</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.</a> 17. <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">The foundation of the Lord is sure.</a> 22. <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_timothy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Consider what I am saying Paul, the author of this letter, is urging Timothy to reflect deeply on his teachings. This phrase emphasizes the importance of meditation and contemplation in understanding spiritual truths. In the context of 2 Timothy, Paul is writing from prison, aware that his time is short, and he is passing on crucial instructions to his spiritual son, Timothy. The call to "consider" suggests that understanding requires effort and engagement, not just passive listening. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/2.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a>, which encourages seeking wisdom as one would search for hidden treasures.for the Lord will give you insight Paul assures Timothy that understanding comes from the Lord. This reflects the biblical principle that true wisdom and insight are gifts from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. The phrase underscores the divine partnership in the pursuit of knowledge, where human effort in study and reflection is met with divine revelation. This also connects to the role of the Holy Spirit, who guides believers into all truth (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>).into all things The promise of insight "into all things" suggests a comprehensive understanding that encompasses both spiritual and practical matters. This echoes the promise in <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2</a>:27</a>, where the anointing of the Holy Spirit teaches believers about all things. In the historical context, Timothy was facing challenges in leading the church in Ephesus, a city known for its diverse religious practices and philosophical ideas. The assurance of insight into all things would have been particularly comforting and empowering for Timothy as he navigated these complexities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement to his young protégé. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> - A young pastor and close companion of Paul, recipient of the letter, tasked with leading the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> - The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and challenges to the early Christian church. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> - Refers to Jesus Christ, who provides understanding and insight to believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> - The context in which this letter was written, facing persecution and doctrinal challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seek_divine_insight.htm">Seek Divine Insight</a> Believers are encouraged to actively seek understanding from the Lord, trusting that He will provide clarity and wisdom in all matters. <a href="/topical/r/reflect_on_scripture.htm">Reflect on Scripture</a> The call to "consider" implies a deep reflection on the teachings of Paul, urging believers to meditate on the Word for greater insight. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Recognize that true understanding comes from God, not solely from human effort or intellect, emphasizing a reliance on divine guidance. <a href="/topical/a/application_in_ministry.htm">Application in Ministry</a> For those in leadership, like Timothy, the verse underscores the importance of seeking God's wisdom in guiding others and making decisions. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_learning.htm">Perseverance in Learning</a> Encourages continuous learning and growth in faith, trusting that God will reveal deeper truths over time.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'face_to_face_with_god'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of a spirit of fear?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_elder_care.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on elder care?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'righteousness_and_peace_kiss'_mean.htm">What defines Biblical meditation?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_biblical_meditation.htm">What defines Biblical meditation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.--The older authorities read here will give; also instead of "and the Lord," the translation should be, for the Lord. Thus the sentence should run: for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things. Some difficulty has been found in explaining exactly why, when we look at the foregoing words, Timothy should be so specially charged to consider St. Paul's words here, and why the declaration respecting "understanding in all things" was made in this particular place. Theophylact suggested because the preceding exhortations were in the form of metaphors, "he spake all things in an enigmatical form:" but surely these metaphors were the reverse of obscure, and did not seem to need for their comprehension any special enlightenment; if then we refer the words of this verse exclusively to what precedes, it will be best to understand the charge of St. Paul, "Consider what I say," &c., as directing Timothy's attention to the personal application of each of the pictures, or metaphors. It seems, however, that the words "Consider," &c., while referring to what he had said, belong also to the far weightier words he was about to write in the next sentence (<a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm" title="Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:">2Timothy 2:8</a>). He is in this chapter exhorting Timothy to be strong in the faith in the face of many troubles. He has instanced to him earthly examples to show how success, even here, depends on enduring perseverance, and is now passing on to set before him other and far higher inducements for him "to be strong;" and between the first set of arguments and the second he bids him "Consider what I say" (part has been said, but yet other and deeper things are to follow). God will five him power to grasp their meaning in all their depth.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - For the Lord shall give for and the Lord give, A.V. Consider what I say. The apostle's lessons had been given in parables or similitudes. He therefore begs Timothy to note them well, lest the application to himself should escape him, suggesting further that he should seek the necessary wisdom and understanding from God. So our Lord, at the end of the parables recorded in <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>, says to his disciples in ver. 51, "Have ye understood all these things?" and elsewhere, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." Understanding (σύνεσιν); one of the special gifts of the Spirit (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a>, LXX.; see <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Consider νόει (noei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3539.htm">Strong's 3539: </a> From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I am saying, λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. for γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. will give δώσει (dōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. insight σύνεσιν (synesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4907.htm">Strong's 4907: </a> From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect. into ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all things. πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. 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