1 Thessalonians 5:14-22
New King James Version
14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (A)warn those who are [b]unruly, (B)comfort the fainthearted, (C)uphold the weak, (D)be patient with all. 15 (E)See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always (F)pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
16 (G)Rejoice always, 17 (H)pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 (I)Do not quench the Spirit. 20 (J)Do not despise prophecies. 21 (K)Test all things; (L)hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14-22
Complete Jewish Bible
14 but we urge you, brothers, to confront those who are lazy, your aim being to help them change, to encourage the timid, to assist the weak, and to be patient with everyone.
15 See that no one repays evil for evil; on the contrary, always try to do good to each other, indeed, to everyone.
16 Always be joyful. 17 Pray regularly. 18 In everything give thanks, for this is what God wants from you who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.
19 Don’t quench the Spirit, 20 don’t despise inspired messages. 21 But do test everything — hold onto what is good, 22 but keep away from every form of evil.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14-22
New Living Translation
14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not scoff at prophecies, 21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. 22 Stay away from every kind of evil.
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