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2 Corinthians 6:16 a subtle reference to the Holy Spirit’s Deity? [closed]

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The flow of blood and water from Jesus side when His heart was pierced by the sword shows Jesus had peridcarditis. This is not new, but ignored, why? [closed]

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Why unite specifically these three categories of people in Galatians 3:28?

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