1 Thessalonians 5
New International Version - 1 Thessalonians 5 << | >> 12345 5:1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 5:2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 5:3 While people are saying, 'Peace and safety,' destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 5:4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5:5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 5:6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. 5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 5:9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 5:10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 5:13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 5:16 Be joyful always 5:17 pray continually 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 5:19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 5:20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 5:22 Avoid every kind of evil. 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 5:24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 5:25 Brothers, pray for us. 5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 5:27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.