1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
American Standard Version
12 But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all. 15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward. 19 Quench not the Spirit; 20 despise not prophesyings; 21 [a]prove all things; hold fast that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil.
23 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the [b]coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us[c].
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the [d]brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Many ancient authorities insert but.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Greek presence.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Some ancient authorities add also.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Many ancient authorities insert holy.
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