¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances;^(A) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

²³ May God himself, the God of peace,^(A) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul^(B) and body be kept blameless^(C) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.^{(D) 24} The one who calls^(E) you is faithful,^(F) and he will do it.^(G)

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money^(A) and be content with what you have,^(B) because God has said,