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