First Letter to the Thessalonians

For God didn't appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

Rejoice always.

Pray without ceasing.

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.