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- But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;
- for you are all sons of light and sons of day We are not of night nor of darkness;
- so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.
- For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night.
- But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.
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- For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.
- Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.
- But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,
- and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
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- We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
- See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
- Rejoice always;
- pray without ceasing;
- in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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- Do not quench the Spirit;
- do not despise prophetic utterances.
- But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;
- abstain from every form of evil.
- Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.
- Brethren, pray for us.
- Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
- I adjure you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the brethren.
- The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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