1 Thessalonians 5:16-28
New King James Version
16 (A)Rejoice always, 17 (B)pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 (C)Do not quench the Spirit. 20 (D)Do not despise prophecies. 21 (E)Test all things; (F)hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may (G)the God of peace Himself (H)sanctify[a] you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body (I)be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is (J)faithful, who also will (K)do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this [b]epistle be read to all the [c]holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 set you apart
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 letter
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 NU omits holy
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