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 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the [a]coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us[b].

26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the [c]brethren.

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

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Greek presence.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Some ancient authorities add also.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Many ancient authorities insert holy.

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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