EMTV - I Thessalonians - 5

5:1  But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that I should write to you.

5:2  For you yourselves know accurately that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

5:3  For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, just as labor pains upon the woman that is pregnant, and they shall by no means escape.

5:4  But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

5:5  You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night, nor of darkness.

5:6  Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.

5:7  For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night.

5:8  But we, since we are of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.

5:9  For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

5:10  who died for us, in order that whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

5:11  Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

5:12  And we request of you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and instruct you,

5:13  and to regard them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

5:14  Now we exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the discouraged, be supportive of the weak, be patient toward all.

5:15  See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both for one another and for all.

5:16  Rejoice always!

5:17  Pray without ceasing!

5:18  In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

5:19  Do not quench the Spirit.

5:20  Do not despise prophecies.

5:21  But test all things; hold fast that which is good.

5:22  Abstain from every form of evil.

5:23  Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:24  He who calls you is faithful, who also will do this.

5:25  Brothers, pray for us.

5:26  Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

5:27  I adjure you by the Lord for this letter to be read to all the holy brothers.

5:28  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.