1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
3For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
4For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
5For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
6For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
7But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
8But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
9Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
10Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
11Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
12Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
13For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
14For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
15But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
16But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
17For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
18For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
19Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
20Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
21Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
22Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
23And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
24And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
25And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
26And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
27Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
28Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
29See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
30See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
31Rejoice evermore.
32Rejoice evermore.
33Pray without ceasing.
34Pray without ceasing.
35In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
36In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
37Quench not the Spirit.
38Quench not the Spirit.
39Despise not prophesyings.
40Despise not prophesyings.
41Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
42Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
43Abstain from all appearance of evil.
44Abstain from all appearance of evil.
45And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
46And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
47Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
48Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
49Brethren, pray for us.
50Brethren, pray for us.
51Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
52Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
53I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
54I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
55The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
56The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.