Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
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1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you:
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Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord shall so come as a thief in the night.
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For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say: Peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.
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When they say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape!
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief.
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But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief;
5 For all you are the children of light and children of the day: we are not of the night nor of darkness.
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for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness.
6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do: but let us watch, and be sober.
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So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober;
7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.
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for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night.
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breast plate of faith and charity and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
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But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath: but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
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For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us: that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.
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who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him.
11 For which cause comfort one another and edify one another, as you also do.
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Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you;
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But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labor among you, and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you;
13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
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esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.
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And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.
15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.
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See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
16 Always rejoice.
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Rejoice always,
17 Pray without ceasing.
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pray without ceasing,
18 In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
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give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 Extinguish not the spirit.
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Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophecies.
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Do not despise the words of prophets,
21 But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.
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but test everything; hold fast to what is good;
22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
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abstain from every form of evil.
23 And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things: that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
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The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
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Beloved, pray for us.
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
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Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
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I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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