| New International Version | New International Version |
| 1Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, | 1Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, |
| 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. | 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. |
| 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. | 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 4But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. | 4But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. |
| 5You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. | 5You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. |
| 6So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. | 6So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. |
| 7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. | 7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. |
| 8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. | 8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. |
| 9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. | 9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. | 10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. |
| 11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. | 11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. |
| 12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. | 12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. |
| 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. | 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. |
| 14And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. | 14And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. |
| 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. | 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. |
| 16Rejoice always, | 16Rejoice always, |
| 17pray continually, | 17pray continually, |
| 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. | 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. |
| 19Do not quench the Spirit. | 19Do not quench the Spirit. |
| 20Do not treat prophecies with contempt | 20Do not treat prophecies with contempt |
| 21but test them all; hold on to what is good, | 21but test them all; hold on to what is good, |
| 22reject every kind of evil. | 22reject every kind of evil. |
| 23May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. | 23May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 24The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. | 24The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. |
| 25Brothers and sisters, pray for us. | 25Brothers and sisters, pray for us. |
| 26Greet all God's people with a holy kiss. | 26Greet all God's people with a holy kiss. |
| 27I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. | 27I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. |
| 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. | 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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