1Thessalonians 5: 12 – 28

October 10, 2022

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

13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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

15 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 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

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

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23 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 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

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

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.)

What joy!

16 Rejoice evermore. (Because we are never alone- we are surrounded by the host of heaven; Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us; the Holy Spirit is ever with us, teaching and comforting and assisting in our growth of understanding.)

17 Pray without ceasing. (As there is no end to the things for which we are grateful)

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (That we join with Jesus in His love for the Father and the worship of God Almighty)

Joy indeed!

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