¹ But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. Cross refs

² For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Cross refs

³ For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. Cross refs

⁴ But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Cross refs

⁵ Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Cross refs

⁶ Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. Cross refs

⁷ For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. Cross refs

⁸ But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. Cross refs

⁹ For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Cross refs

¹⁰ Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Cross refs

¹¹ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Cross refs

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

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

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

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. Cross refs

¹⁶ Rejoice evermore. Cross refs

¹⁷ Pray without ceasing. Cross refs

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

¹⁹ Quench not the Spirit. Cross refs

²⁰ Despise not prophesyings. Cross refs

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

²² Abstain from all appearance of evil. Cross refs

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. Cross refs

²⁴ Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Cross refs

²⁵ Brethren, pray for us. Cross refs

²⁶ Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. Cross refs

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

²⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Cross refs