1Thessalonians:5

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* But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything be written to you . * For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night . * While they are saying »Peace and safety !« then in a moment destruction falls upon them , like birth-pains on a woman who is with child ; and escape there is none . * But you , brethren , are not in darkness , that daylight should surprise you like a thief ; * for all of you are sons of Light and sons of the day . We belong neither to the night nor to darkness . * So then let us not sleep , like the rest of the world , but let us keep awake and be sober . * For those who sleep , sleep at night , and those who drink freely , drink at night . * But let us , belonging –as we do – to the day , be sober , putting on the breastplate of faith and love , and for a helmet the hope of salvation . * For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger , but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ ; * who died on our behalf , so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life . * Therefore encourage one another , and let each one help to strengthen his friend , as in fact you do . * Now we beg you , brethren , to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work , and are your advisers ; * and to esteem them very highly in love for their work 's sake . Be at peace among yourselves . * And we exhort you , brethren , admonish the unruly , comfort the timid , sustain the weak , and be patient towards all . * See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil ; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world . * Be always joyful . * Be unceasing in prayer . * In every circumstance of life be thankful ; for this is God 's will in Christ Jesus respecting you . * Do not quench the Spirit . * Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy ; * but test all such , and retain hold of the good . * Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil . * And may God Himself who gives peace , make you entirely holy ; and may your spirits , souls and bodies be preserved complete and be found blameless at the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ . * Faithful is He who calls you , and He will also perfect His work . * Brethren , pray for us . * Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss . * I solemnly charge you in the Lord 's name to have this Letter read to all the brethren . * May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you .

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