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18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets,[a] 21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil.

23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound[b] and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

25 Beloved,[c] pray for us.

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters[d] with a holy kiss. 27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.[e]

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Gk despise prophecies
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Or complete
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Gk Brothers
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Gk brothers
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Gk to all the brothers
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:28 Other ancient authorities add Amen

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