5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write to you. 
5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write to you. 

5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 
5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 

5:3 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. 
5:3 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. 

5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 
5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 

5:5 Ye are all children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 
5:5 Ye are all children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 

5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as {do} others; but let us watch and be sober. 
5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as {do} others; but let us watch and be sober minded. 

5:7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunken, are drunken in the night. 
5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that get drunk are drunk in the night. 

5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. 
5:8 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. 

5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 
5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 

5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 
5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 

5:11 Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 
5:11 Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 

5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 
5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 

5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. {And} be at peace among yourselves. 
5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. {And} be at peace among yourselves. 

5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient towards all {men}. 
5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all {men}. 

5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}. 
5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}. 

5:16 Rejoice evermore. 
5:16 Rejoice evermore. 

5:17 Pray without ceasing. 
5:17 Pray without ceasing. 

5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 
5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 

5:19 Quench not the spirit. 
5:19 Quench not the Spirit. 

5:20 Despise not prophesyings. 
5:20 Despise not prophesyings. 

5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 
5:21 Examine all things; hold fast that which is good. 

5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 
5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 

5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and {I pray God} your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and {I pray God} your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

5:24 Faithful {is} he that calleth you, who also will do {it}. 
5:24 Faithful {is} he that calleth you, who also will do {it}. 

5:25 Brethren, pray for us. 
5:25 Brethren, pray for us. 

5:26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 
5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. 

5:27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. 
5:27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. 

5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with you. Amen. 
5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with you. Amen. {{The first {epistle} to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.}}