1 Thessalonians 5:9-19

9 God did not choose us to suffer his anger, but to possess salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 who died for us in order that we might live together with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes.
11 And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing.
12 We beg you, our friends, to pay proper respect to those who work among you, who guide and instruct you in the Christian life.
13 Treat them with the greatest respect and love because of the work they do. Be at peace among yourselves.
14 We urge you, our friends, to warn the idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15 See that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but at all times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people.
16 Be joyful always,
17 pray at all times,
18 be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus.
19 Do not restrain the Holy Spirit;

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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.