1 Thessalonians 5 - NCB & NKJV

So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we… 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. safety self-control
Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. encouragement learning neighbor

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. blameless righteousness evil
Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18	Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. joy gratitude prayer
Test everything, and hold fast to what is good. Avoid every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22	Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. understanding evil prophecy
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. calling faithfulness Word of God