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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.
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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 breast plate 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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