1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exhortations and Blessings

¹²Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition^(A) to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, ¹³and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace^(B) among yourselves. ¹⁴And we exhort you, brothers:^(C) warn those who are irresponsible,^[a] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient^(D) with everyone. ¹⁵See to it that no one repays evil for evil^(E) to anyone,^(F) but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.^(G)

¹⁶Rejoice^(H) always!
¹⁷Pray constantly.
¹⁸Give thanks in everything,
for this is God’s will^(I) for you in Christ Jesus.
¹⁹Don’t stifle the Spirit.
²⁰Don’t despise prophecies,
²¹but test all things.^(J)
Hold on to what is good.
²²Stay away^(K) from every kind of evil.

²³Now may the God of peace^(L) Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit,^(M) soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming^(N) of our Lord^(O) Jesus Christ.^(P) ²⁴He who calls^(Q) you^(R) is faithful, who also will do it.