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

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

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13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (A)Be at peace among yourselves.

14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (B)warn those who are [b]unruly, (C)comfort the fainthearted, (D)uphold the weak, (E)be patient with all. 15 (F)See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always (G)pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

16 (H)Rejoice always, 17 (I)pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

19 (J)Do not quench the Spirit. 20 (K)Do not despise prophecies. 21 (L)Test all things; (M)hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

Blessing and Admonition

23 Now may (N)the God of peace Himself (O)sanctify[c] you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body (P)be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is (Q)faithful, who also will (R)do it.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 set you apart