1Thessalonians:5

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* But concerning the times and the seasons , brethren , you have no need that I should write to you . * For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night . * For when they say , "Peace and safety !" then sudden destruction comes upon them , as labor pains upon a pregnant woman . And they shall not escape . * But you , brethren , are not in darkness , so that this Day should overtake you as a thief . * You are all sons of light and sons of the day . We are not of the night nor of darkness . * Therefore let us not sleep , as others do , but let us watch and be sober . * For those who sleep , sleep at night , and those who get drunk are drunk at night . * But let us who are of the day be sober , putting on the breastplate of faith and love , and as a helmet the hope of salvation . * For God did not appoint us to wrath , but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ , * who died for us , that whether we wake or sleep , we should live together with Him . * Therefore comfort each other and edify one another , just as you also are doing . * And we urge you , brethren , to recognize those who labor among you , and are over you in the Lord and admonish you , * and to esteem them very highly in love for their work 's sake . Be at peace among yourselves . * Now we exhort you , brethren , warn those who are unruly , comfort the fainthearted , uphold the weak , be patient with all . * See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone , but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all . * Rejoice always , * pray without ceasing , * in everything give thanks ; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you . * Do not quench the Spirit . * Do not despise prophecies . * Test all things ; hold fast what is good . * Abstain from every form of evil . * Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely ; and may your whole spirit , soul , and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ . * He who calls you is faithful , who also will do it . * Brethren , pray for us . * Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss . * I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren . * The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you . Amen .

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