1Thessalonians 5

1 Now you do not need to have anything written to you about times and dates, brothers,ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:1

2 for you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:2

3 When people ^{a5:3 Lit. they} say, “There is peace and security,” destruction will strike them as suddenly as labor pains come ^{b5:3 The Gk. lacks come} to a pregnant woman, and they will not be able to escape.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:3

4 However, brothers, you are not in the darkness, in order that the Day of the Lord ^{c5:4 The Gk. lacks of the Lord} might surprise you like a thief.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:4

5 For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:5

6 Therefore, let’s not fall asleep like others do, but let’s stay awake and be sober.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:6

7 For people who go to sleep, go to sleep at night; and people who get drunk, get drunk at night.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:7

8 But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober. We must put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:8

9 For God has not destined us to receive ^{d5:9 The Gk. lacks receive} wrath but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, ^{e5:9 Or Christ}ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:9

10 who died for us in order that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:10

11 So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:11

12 Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct ^{f5:12 Or admonish} you.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:12

13 Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:13

14 We urge you, brothers, to admonish ^{g5:14 Or instruct} those who are idle, ^{h5:14 Or disorderly} cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:14

15 Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:15

16 Always be joyful.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:16

17 Continually be prayerful.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:17

18 In everything be thankful, because this is God’s will for you in the Messiah ^{i5:18 Or Christ} Jesus.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:18

19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire. ^{j5:19 i.e. stifle the Spirit’s work}ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:19

20 Do not despise prophecies.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:20

21 Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:21

22 Keep away from every kind of evil.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:22

23 May the God of peace himself make you holy in every way. And may your whole being—spirit, soul, and body—remain blameless when our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, ^{k5:23 Or Christ} appears.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:23

24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will continue to be faithful. ^{l5:24 The Gk. lacks faithful}ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:24

25 Brothers, pray ^{m5:25 Other mss. read also pray} for us.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:25

26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:26

27 I order you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:27

28 May the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, ^{n5:28 Or Christ} be with you! Amen. ^{o5:28 Other mss. lack Amen}ISV — 1Thessalonians 5:28