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1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
American Standard Version
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
New International Version
Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(A) among you, who care for you in the Lord(B) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(C) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(D) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(E) be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(F) but always strive to do what is good for each other(G) and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice always,(H) 17 pray continually,(I) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(J) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit.(K) 20 Do not treat prophecies(L) with contempt 21 but test them all;(M) hold on to what is good,(N) 22 reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace,(O) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul(P) and body be kept blameless(Q) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.(R) 24 The one who calls(S) you is faithful,(T) and he will do it.(U)
25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(V) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(W) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(X)
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(Y)
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