1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Final Exhortations And Benediction
12 We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you. 13 maintain an intire affection for them, upon account of their office, and don't form any brigues against them. 14 and we exhort you, brethren, reprove the disorderly, comfort the pusillanimous, support the weak, and be patient toward all men. 15 Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world.
16 be always chearful. 17 pray upon all occasions. 18 be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be. 19 don't abuse the gifts of the spirit. 20 don't despise the prophetic gift. 21 bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that: 22 if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.
23 Now may the God of peace make you intirely holy: may every part of you, your spirit, soul, and body be preserved irreprovable at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 he that has called you, is faithful, and this he will effect. 25 My brethren, pray for us. 26 salute all the brethren with an holy kiss. 27 I conjure you by the Lord, that this epistle may be read to all our christian brethren. 28 the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. AMEN.