1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men .12 15See that none render evil for evil to any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men .

16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise not prophesyings. 21Examine all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it . 25Brethren, pray for us. 26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. 27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.3 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.