1 Thessalonians 5
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1But of the
times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2For
yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the
night.
3For when
they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail
upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4But ye,
brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5Ye are all
the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night,
nor of darkness.
6Therefore
let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7For they
that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
8But let
us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love;
and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
9For God
hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus
Christ,
10Who died
for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11Wherefore
comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12And we
beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in
the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's
sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14Now we
exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded,
support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever
follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all
things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23And the
very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit
and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
24Faithful
is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
25Brethren, pray for us.
26Greet all
the brethren with an holy kiss.
27I charge
you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the
holy brethren.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.