^{10 Ref} Who was put to death for us, so that, awake or sleeping, we may have a part in his life.

^{11 Ref} So then, go on comforting and building up one another, as you have been doing.

^{12 Ref} But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;

^{13 Ref} And have a high opinion of them in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

^{14 Ref} And our desire is that you will keep control over those whose lives are not well ordered, giving comfort to the feeble-hearted, supporting those with little strength, and putting up with much from all.

^{15 Ref} Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

^{16 Ref} Have joy at all times.

^{17 Ref} Keep on with your prayers.

^{18 Ref} In everything give praise: for this is the purpose of God in Christ Jesus for you.

^{19 Ref} Do not put out the light of the Spirit;

^{20 Ref} Do not make little of the words of the prophets;

^{21 Ref} Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;

^{22 Ref} Keep from every form of evil.