5:1  But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.

5:2  For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

5:3  For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.

5:4  But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

5:5  You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.

5:6  Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.

5:7  For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.

5:8  But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.

5:9  For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

5:10  who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.

5:11  Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

5:12  And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

5:13  and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

5:14  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

5:15  See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

5:16  Rejoice always,

5:17  pray without ceasing,

5:18  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

5:19  Do not quench the Spirit.

5:20  Do not despise prophecies.

5:21  Test all things; hold fast what is good.

5:22  Abstain from every form of evil.

5:23  Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:24  He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

5:25  Brethren, pray for us.

5:26  Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

5:27  I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

5:28  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.