1 Thessalonians 5:9-12

English Standard Version

⁹ For God has not destined us for ^(A)wrath, but ^(B)to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, ^10 (C)who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Final Instructions and Benediction

¹² We ask you, brothers, ^(D)to respect those who labor among you and ^(E)are over you in the Lord and admonish you,