1Thessalonians 5

1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:1

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

3 Now when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:3

4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:4

5 You are all sons of light, and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night, nor to darkness,NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:5

6 so then let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:6

7 For those who sleep, sleep in the night, and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:7

8 But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:8

9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:9

10 who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:10

11 Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:11

12 But we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:12

13 and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:13

14 We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:14

15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always seek what is good both for each other and for all.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:15

16 Rejoice always.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:16

17 Pray without ceasing.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:17

18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:18

19 Do not quench the Spirit.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:19

20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt,NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:20

21 but test all things; hold firmly that which is good.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:21

22 Abstain from every form of evil.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:22

23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:23

24 He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:24

25 Brothers, pray for us also.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:25

26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:26

27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:27

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.NHEB — 1Thessalonians 5:28