18. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.
19. Don't turn away God's Spirit
20. or ignore prophecies.
21. Put everything to the test. Accept what is good
22. and don't have anything to do with evil.
23. I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.
24. The one who chose you can be trusted, and he will do this.
25. Friends, please pray for us.
26. Give the Lord's followers a warm greeting.
27. In the name of the Lord I beg you to read this letter to all his followers.
28. I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you!