Berean Bible

1 Thessalonians

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1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves fully know that the day of the Lord comes in this manner, as a thief by night. 3 For when they might say, “Peace and security,” then suddenly destruction comes upon them, as the labor pains to her having in womb; and they shall not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you like a thief. 5 For you are all sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness. 6 So then we should not sleep as the others, but we should watch and we should be sober. 7 For those sleeping, sleep by night; and those becoming drunk, get drunk by night. 8 But we being of the day should be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet, the hope of salvation, 9 because God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 the One having died for us, so that whether we might watch or we might sleep, we may live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing. 12 But we implore you, brothers, to appreciate those toiling among you, and taking the lead over you in the Lord, and admonishing you, 13 and to esteem them exceedingly in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we exhort you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient toward all. 15 See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all. 16 Rejoice always. 17 Pray unceasingly. 18 Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God toward you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test all things. Hold fast to the good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved, entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The One calling you is faithful, who also will do it. 25 Brothers, pray also for us. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I adjure you by the Lord, this letter to be read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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