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But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you
(5:1)
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night
(5:2)
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape
(5:3)
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief
(5:4)
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness
(5:5)
Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober
(5:6)
For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night
(5:7)
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation
(5:8)
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
(5:9)
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him
(5:10)
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do
(5:11)
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
(5:12)
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves
(5:13)
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]
(5:14)
See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men]
(5:15)
Rejoice evermore
(5:16)
Pray without ceasing
(5:17)
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you
(5:18)
Quench not the Spirit
(5:19)
Despise not prophesyings
(5:20)
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
(5:21)
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Abstain from all appearance of evil
(5:22)
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
(5:23)
Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it].
(5:24)
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Brethren, pray for us
(5:25)
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss
(5:26)
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren
(5:27)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen
(5:28)
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