1 Thessalonians 5:14-23

New International Version

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle^(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,^(B) be patient with everyone. ¹⁵ Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,^(C) but always strive to do what is good for each other^(D) and for everyone else.

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

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

²³ May God himself, the God of peace,^(L) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul^(M) and body be kept blameless^(N) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.^(O)