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23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].

25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

26 Greet all the believers with a holy [a]kiss [as brothers and sisters in God’s family]. 27 I solemnly charge you by the Lord to have this letter read before all the [b]congregation.

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

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greeting other believers with a kiss on the cheek would be the equivalent of today’s handshake, pat on the back, or casual hug.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Lit brethren.

23 Now (A)may the God of peace (B)Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your (C)spirit and soul and body be kept complete, (D)without blame at (E)the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 (F)Faithful is He who (G)calls you, and He also will do it.

25 Brothers and sisters, (H)pray for us[a].

26 (I)Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss. 27 I put you under oath by the Lord to (J)have this letter read to all the (K)brothers and sisters.

28 (L)May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Two early mss add also

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)

25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(H) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(I) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(J)

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(K)

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