1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
Amplified Bible
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.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Lit brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
New American Standard Bible
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.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Two early mss add also
Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved.
New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.