But of the
times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need
that I write unto you.
02 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of
the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
03 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.
04 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that
that day should overtake you as a thief.
05 Ye are all the children of light, and the
children of the day: we are not of the night, nor
of darkness.
06 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but
let us watch and be sober.
07 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and
they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
08 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.
09 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to
obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or
sleep, we should live together with him.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and
edify one another, even as also ye do.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them
which labour among you, and are over you in the
Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for
their work's sake. And be at peace among
yourselves.
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14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that
are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the
weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any
man; but ever follow that which is good, both
among yourselves, and to all men.
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is
good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23 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.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will
do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be
read unto all the holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
you. Amen.
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