¹⁶ Rejoice always,^{(A) 17} pray continually,^{(B) 18} give thanks in all circumstances;^(C) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

¹⁹ Do not quench the Spirit.^{(D) 20} Do not treat prophecies^(E) with contempt ²¹ but test them all;^(F) hold on to what is good,^{(G) 22} reject every kind of evil.

²³ May God himself, the God of peace,^(H) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul^(I) and body be kept blameless^(J) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.^{(K) 24} The one who calls^(L) you is faithful,^(M) and he will do it.^(N)