1 Thessalonians 5 (DRA)

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v1

But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;

v2

For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.

v3

For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.

v4

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

v5

For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

v6

Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.

v7

For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.

v8

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

v9

For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

v10

Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

v11

For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.

v12

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:

v13

That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.

v14

And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.

v15

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

v16

Always rejoice.

v17

Pray without ceasing.

v18

In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

v19

Extinguish not the spirit.

v20

Despise not prophecies.

v21

But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

v22

From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

v23

And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

v24

He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.

v25

Brethren, pray for us.

v26

Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

v27

I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

v28

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

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