1 Thessalonians 5:14-23
New King James Version
14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (A)warn those who are [b]unruly, (B)comfort the fainthearted, (C)uphold the weak, (D)be patient with all. 15 (E)See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always (F)pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
16 (G)Rejoice always, 17 (H)pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 (I)Do not quench the Spirit. 20 (J)Do not despise prophecies. 21 (K)Test all things; (L)hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may (M)the God of peace Himself (N)sanctify[c] you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body (O)be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 set you apart
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