8. But since we belong to the day, we must be serious and put the armor of faith and love on our chests, and put on a helmet of the hope of salvation.
9. For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
10. who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.
11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.
12. Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,
13. and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
14. And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15. See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
16. Rejoice always!
17. Pray constantly.
18. Give thanks in everything,for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19. Don’t stifle the Spirit.
20. Don’t despise prophecies,
21. but test all things. Hold on to what is good.
22. Stay away from every kind of evil.
23. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
25. Brothers, pray for us also.
26. Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.