Compare: 1 Thessalonians 5

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Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

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For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

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While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

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But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

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For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

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So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

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For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

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But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

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For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

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Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

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But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

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In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

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Rejoice at all times.

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Pray without ceasing.

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Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Do not extinguish the Spirit.

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Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

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but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

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Abstain from every form of evil.

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Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

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Brothers, pray for us as well.

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Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

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I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.