1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

13and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

14And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

15See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

16Rejoice always,

17pray constantly,

18give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19Don’t stifle the Spirit.

20Don’t despise prophecies,

21but test all things. Hold on to what is good.

22Stay away from every kind of evil.

23Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24He who calls you is faithful; he will do it.

25Brothers and sisters, pray for us also.

26Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.

27I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brothers and sisters.

28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.