1 Thessalonians 5:12–28

Exhortations and Blessings

12 Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition n to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace o among yourselves. 14 And we exhort you, brothers: p warn those who are irresponsible, q comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient r with everyone. 15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil s to anyone, t but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. u

16 Rejoice v always!

17 Pray constantly.

18 Give thanks in everything,

for this is God’s will w for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Don’t stifle the Spirit.

20 Don’t despise prophecies,

21 but test all things. x

Hold on to what is good.

22 Stay away y from every kind of evil.

23 Now may the God of peace z Himself * sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, a soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming b of our Lord c Jesus Christ. d 24 He who calls e you f is faithful, who also will do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us also. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brothers. g 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.