6. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.
7. Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk.
8. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.
9. For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
10. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever.
11. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
12. Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.