RKJNT - I Thessalonians - 5

5:1  But of the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write to you.

5:2  For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord shall come as a thief in the night.

5:3  For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction shall come upon them, as birth pangs upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

5:4  But you, brethren, are not in darkness, 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 in the night; and those who get drunk, get drunk in the night.

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

5:9  For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

5:10  Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

5:11  Therefore, comfort one another, and build one another up, just as you are doing.

5:12  And we urge you, brethren, to respect those who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

5:13  And esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

5:14  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are idle or unruly, encourage the timid, support the weak, be patient toward all.

5:15  See that no one repays another with evil for evil; but always seek that which is good, both for yourselves, and for all men.

5:16  Rejoice always.

5:17  Pray without ceasing.

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

5:19  Do not quench the Spirit.

5:20  Do not despise prophesying.

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

5:22  Abstain from all forms of evil.

5:23  Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:24  Faithful is he who calls you, who also will do it.

5:25  Brethren, pray for us.

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

5:27  I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brethren.

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