Now about the times and - seasons , brothers , - {we do} not need to write to you.
For you {are} fully aware that (the) Day of (the) Lord will come vvv like a thief in (the) night.
While (people) are saying , “ Peace and security , ” - destruction will come upon them suddenly , like - labor pains on a pregnant woman ... ... , and vvv vvv they will not escape.
But you , brothers , are not in (the) darkness so that (this) day should overtake you like a thief.
For you are all sons of (the) light and sons of (the) day ; we do not belong ... to (the) night (or) to (the) darkness.
So then , vvv let us not sleep as the others (do) , but let us remain awake and sober.
For those who sleep , sleep at night ; and those who get drunk , get drunk at night.
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.
For - God vvv has not appointed us to (suffer) wrath , but to obtain salvation through our - Lord Jesus Christ.
He died for us so that , whether we are awake or asleep , we may live together with Him.
Therefore encourage - and build one - another {up} , just as vvv you are already doing.
But we ask you , brothers , to acknowledge those who work diligently among you , - (who) preside over you in (the) Lord and give you instruction ....
- In love , hold them in highest {regard} because of their - work. Live in peace with one another.
And we urge you , brothers , to admonish the unruly , encourage the fainthearted , help the weak , (and) be patient with everyone.
Make sure that no one repays - evil for evil. - Always pursue what (is) good - for one another and for all (people).
Give thanks in every circumstance , for this (is) God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
vvv Do not extinguish the Spirit.
vvv Do not treat prophecies {with contempt} ,
but test all things. Hold fast to what (is) good.
Abstain from every form of evil.
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.
The (One who) calls you (is) faithful , and (He) will do (it).
Brothers , pray for us as well.
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
I charge you (before) the Lord (to have this) letter read to all the brothers.