1 Thessalonians 5:1 (BSB)
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 (BSB)
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 (BSB)
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 (BSB)
But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 (BSB)
For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 (BSB)
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:7 (BSB)
For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 (BSB)
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 (BSB)
For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 (BSB)
He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (BSB)
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 (BSB)
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 (BSB)
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 (BSB)
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (BSB)
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (BSB)
Rejoice at all times.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (BSB)
Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (BSB)
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 (BSB)
Do not extinguish the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 (BSB)
Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (BSB)
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 (BSB)
Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (BSB)
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 (BSB)
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 (BSB)
Brothers, pray for us as well.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 (BSB)
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 (BSB)
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

1 Thessalonians 5:28 (BSB)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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