1 Thessalonians 5 : King James Version

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1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye
have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know
perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the
night. 3For 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. 4But ye, brethren, are
not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the
day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6Therefore
let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be
drunken are drunken in the night. 8But 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. 9For God hath not
appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus
Christ, 10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or
sleep, we should live together with him. 11Wherefore
comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye
do. 12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which
labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's
sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14Now we exhort
you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded,
support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15See that
none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which
is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice
evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every
thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise
not prophesyings. 21Prove all things; hold fast that
which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23And 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. 24Faithful
is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25Brethren,
pray for us. 26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto
all the holy brethren. 28The grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ be with you. Amen.