BUT concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I could write to you.

2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes as theif in the night.

3 For when they say," Please and safety!"Then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregrant woman. And they shall not escape.

4 But you, brethren, are not in darknes, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.

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

8 But let us who are of the day putting the breastplate of faith and love, and as a halmet the hope of salvation.

9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 Who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live togather with Him.

11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

13 And to esteem very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

16 Rejoice always,

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

19 Do not quench the Spirit.

20 Do not despise prophesies.

21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.

22 Abstain from every form of evil.

23 Now may God of peace Himself sanctify you competely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blamless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with holy kiss.

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

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.1 THESSALONIANS 5