1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.

16Rejoice always and delight in your faith;

17be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

18in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

19Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit.

20Do not scorn or reject gifts of prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or warning].

21But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.

22Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].

23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.