20. Do not scoff at prophecies,
21. but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
22. Stay away from every kind of evil.
23. Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
24. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
25. Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us.
26. Greet all the brothers and sisters with a sacred kiss.
27. I command you in the name of the Lord to read this letter to all the brothers and sisters.
28. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.