51 Thessalonians 5

1But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything be written to you.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:1

2For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:2

3While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:3

4But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that daylight should surprise you like a thief;Select 1 Thessalonians 5:4

5for all of you are sons of Light and sons of the day. We belong neither to the night nor to darkness.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:5

6So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be sober.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:6

7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who drink freely, drink at night.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:7

8But let us, belonging--as we do--to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:8

9For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ;Select 1 Thessalonians 5:9

10who died on our behalf, so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:10

11Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:11

12Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;Select 1 Thessalonians 5:12

13and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:13

14And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the timid, sustain the weak, and be patient towards all.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:14

15See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:15

16Be always joyful.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:16

17Be unceasing in prayer.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:17

18In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:18

19Do not quench the Spirit.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:19

20Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;Select 1 Thessalonians 5:20

21but test all such, and retain hold of the good.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:21

22Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:22

23And may God Himself who gives peace, make you entirely holy; and may your spirits, souls and bodies be preserved complete and be found blameless at the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:23

24Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:24

25Brethren, pray for us.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:25

26Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:26

27I solemnly charge you in the Lord's name to have this Letter read to all the brethren.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:27

28May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Select 1 Thessalonians 5:28