1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. Many Bible Versions
2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Many Bible Versions
3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. Many Bible Versions
4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Many Bible Versions
5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Many Bible Versions
6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. Many Bible Versions
7For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. Many Bible Versions
8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. Many Bible Versions
9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Many Bible Versions
10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Many Bible Versions
11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Many Bible Versions
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; Many Bible Versions
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Many Bible Versions
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. Many Bible Versions
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Many Bible Versions
16Rejoice evermore. Many Bible Versions
17Pray without ceasing. Many Bible Versions
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Many Bible Versions
19Quench not the Spirit. Many Bible Versions
20Despise not prophesyings. Many Bible Versions
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Many Bible Versions
22Abstain from all appearance of evil. Many Bible Versions
23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many Bible Versions
24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Many Bible Versions
25Brethren, pray for us. Many Bible Versions
26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. Many Bible Versions
27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. Many Bible Versions
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens. Many Bible Versions