1 Thessalonians 5:8-18

Christian Standard Bible

⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled^(A) and put on the armor^(B) of faith and love, and a helmet^(C) of the hope of salvation. ⁹ For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord^(D) Jesus Christ,^{(E) 10} who died for us,^(F) so that whether we are awake or asleep,^(G) we may live together with him.^{(H) 11} Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

Exhortations and Blessings

¹² Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition^(I) to those who labor among you and lead you^[a] in the Lord and admonish you, ¹³ and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace^(J) among yourselves. ¹⁴ And we exhort you, brothers and sisters:^(K) warn those who are idle,^[b] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient^(L) with everyone. ¹⁵ See to it that no one repays evil for evil^(M) to anyone,^(N) but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.^{(O) 16} Rejoice^(P) always, ¹⁷ pray constantly, ¹⁸ give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will^(Q) for you in Christ Jesus.