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The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians, Chapter 5
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But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I
write unto you.
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For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh
as a thief in the night.
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For 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.
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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should
overtake you as a thief.
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Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we
are not of the night, nor of darkness.
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Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be
sober.
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For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken
are drunken in the night.
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But 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.
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For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by
our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Who died for us, that, whether we wake or
sleep, we should live together with him.
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Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another,
even as also ye do.
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And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among
you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
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And to
esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace
among yourselves.
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Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort
the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow
that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
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Rejoice evermore.
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Pray without ceasing.
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In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus concerning you.
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Quench not the Spirit.
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Despise not prophesyings.
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Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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And 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.
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Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
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Brethren, pray for us.
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Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
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I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the
holy brethren.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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