SCRIPTURE
1 Thessalonians 5:12–28
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- 5:12
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
- 5:13
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
- 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- 5:16
Rejoice at all times.
- 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
- 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 5:19
Do not extinguish the Spirit.
- 5:20
Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
- 5:21
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
- 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
- 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
- 5:25
Brothers, pray for us as well.
- 5:26
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- 5:27
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
- 5:28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
