^{1 Ref} But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

^{2 Ref} For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

^{3 Ref} For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

^{4 Ref} But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

^{5 Ref} Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

^{6 Ref} Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

^{7 Ref} For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

^{8 Ref} But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

^{9 Ref} For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

^{10 Ref} Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

^{11 Ref} Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

^{12 Ref} And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

^{13 Ref} And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

^{14 Ref} Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

^{15 Ref} See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

^{16 Ref} Rejoice evermore.

^{17 Ref} Pray without ceasing.

^{18 Ref} In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

^{19 Ref} Quench not the Spirit.

^{20 Ref} Despise not prophesyings.

^{21 Ref} Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

^{22 Ref} Abstain from all appearance of evil.

^{23 Ref} And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

^{24 Ref} Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

^{25 Ref} Brethren, pray for us.

^{26 Ref} Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

^{27 Ref} I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

^{28 Ref} The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.