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 yourselves 14 Now we exhort you brethren warn them that are unruly comfort the feebleminded support the weak be patient toward all men 15 See that none __ render evil for evil unto any man but ever follow that which is good both among yourselves and to all men 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 from all appearance of evil
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 brethren with an holy kiss 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Amen __The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens
