1 Thessalonians 5
1 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;
2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.
3 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.
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.
4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.
8 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.
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.
9 For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.
11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.
12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:
13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.
15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.
16 Rejoice at all times.
Always rejoice.
17 Pray without ceasing.
Pray without ceasing.
18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
19 Do not extinguish the Spirit.
Extinguish not the spirit.
20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
Despise not prophecies.
21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from every form of evil.
From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
23 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.
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.
24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
25 Brothers, pray for us as well.
Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
