| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; | 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; |
| 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. | 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. |
| 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. | 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. |
| 22 Avoid every kind of evil. | 22 Avoid every kind of evil. |
| 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. | 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. | 24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. |
| 25 Brothers, pray for us. | 25 Brothers, pray for us. |
| 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. | 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. |
| 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. | 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. |
| 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. | 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |