D. The certainty of Christ's coming, 5:1-11 1 BUT OF THE TIMES AND THE SEASONS, BRETHREN, YE HAVE NO NEED THAT I WRITE UNTO YOU. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh... [ Continue Reading ]
V. General Exhortations, 5:12-22 A. Appeal for harmony among Christians, 5:12-15 12 AND WE BESEECH YOU, BRETHREN, TO KNOW THEM WHICH LABOUR AMONG YOU, AND ARE OVER YOU IN THE LORD, AND ADMONISH YOU; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] be at peace among yourselv... [ Continue Reading ]
B. Appeal for steadfastness, 5:16-22 16 REJOICE EVERMORE. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain f... [ Continue Reading ]
VI. Conclusion, 5:23-28 23 AND THE VERY GOD OF PEACE SANCTIFY YOU WHOLLY; AND [I PRAY GOD] YOUR WHOLE SPIRIT AND SOUL AND BODY BE PRESERVED BLAMELESS UNTO THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 24 Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it]. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the... [ Continue Reading ]