1<\/sup>But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>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.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>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.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>Always rejoice.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Pray without ceasing.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>Extinguish not the spirit.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>Despise not prophecies.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>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.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>Brethren, pray for us.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.<\/span> <\/p>\n 28<\/sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.<\/span> <\/p>\n