1Thessalonians:5

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* But (note :)The day that God has appointed for this judgment we do not know . But this is sure , that it will come upon men when they are not expecting it .(:note ) of the times and the See ( Act_1:7 ). seasons , brethren , ye have no need that I write unto you . * For ye your selues knowe perfectly , that the day of the Lorde shall come , euen as a thiefe in the night . * For when they shall say , Peace , and safetie , then shall come vpon them sudden destruction , as the trauaile vpon a woman with childe , and they shall not escape , * * Yee are all the children of light , and the children of the day : we are not of the night , neither of darkenesse . * Therefore let vs not sleepe as do other , but let vs watch and be sober . * For they that sleepe , sleepe in the night , and they that be drunken , are drunken in the night . * * * * * * And to esteem them very highly in love for (note :)So then , when this reason ceases , then must the honour cease .(:note ) their work 's sake . The maintenance of mutual harmony , is to be especially guarded . [And ] be at peace among yourselves . * * * * Pray continually . * In every thing give thanks : for this is the (note :)An acceptable thing to God , and such as he approves well of .(:note ) will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you . * * Despise not (note :)The explaining and interpreting of the word of God .(:note ) prophesyings . * Try all things , &amp ; keepe that which is good . * * And the very God of peace (note :)Separate you from the world , and make you holy to himself through his Spirit , in Christ , in whom alone you will attain to that true peace .(:note ) 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 . * * * Greete all the brethren with an holy kisse . * I charge you in the Lorde , that this Epistle be read vnto all the brethren the Saintes . * The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you , Amen . The first Epistle vnto the Thessalonians written from Athens .

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