Chapter 5

  But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;  

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  For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.  

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  For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.  

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  But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.  

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  For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.  

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  For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.  

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  But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.  

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  For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,  

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  Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.  

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  For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.  

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  And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:  

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  That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.  

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  And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.  

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  See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.  

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  Always rejoice.  

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  Pray without ceasing.  

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  In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.  

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  Extinguish not the spirit.  

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  Despise not prophecies.  

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  But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.  

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  From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.  

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  And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

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  He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.  

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  Brethren, pray for us.  

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  Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.  

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  I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.  

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

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