12 Now, brothers and sisters, honor those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord. And teach you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12

13 Honor them with a special love for the work they do. Be at peace with one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:13

14 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the word of God, that they which are not of the flesh may be damned. Encourage those who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be humble with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14

15 Make sure that no one does evil for evil. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15

16 Always be happy.
1 Thessalonians 5:16

17 Never stop praying.
1 Thessalonians 5:17

18 Always give thanks to God. That is what God wants from you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

19 Do not stop the work of the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19

20 Do not think that the prophecies are insignificant.
1 Thessalonians 5:20

21 But try everything. Keep what is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:21

22 And abstain from every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22

23 We pray that the God of peace may sanctify you to be his. We pray that your spirit and life and body may be safe and blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23

24 The God who called you will do this for you. You can trust him.
1 Thessalonians 5:24

25 Brothers and sisters, please pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:25

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.
1 Thessalonians 5:26

27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:27

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
1 Thessalonians 5:28