1 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. | TOSK |
2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. | IP | TOSK | TT¹ | TT² |
3 While people are saying, "Peace and security," destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. | TOSK |
4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. | IP | TOSK |
5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. | IP | TOSK |
6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. | IP | TOSK |
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. | IP | TOSK |
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. | IP¹ | IP² | TOSK |
9 For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. | TOSK |
10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. | TOSK |
11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. | C | TOSK |
12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. | TOSK |
13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. | TOSK |
14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. | C | TOSK |
15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. | TOSK |
16 Rejoice at all times. | TOSK |
17 Pray without ceasing. | TOSK |
18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. | TOSK |
19 Do not extinguish the Spirit. | TOSK |
20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt, | TOSK |
21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. | TOSK |
22 Abstain from every form of evil. | C | TOSK | TT |
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. | TOSK | TT |
24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. | TOSK |
25 Brothers, pray for us as well. | TOSK |
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. | TOSK |
27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. | TOSK |
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. | TOSK |