So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. | Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. |
Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. | Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. |
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Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. | See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. |
Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. | Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. |
Test everything, and hold fast to what is good. Avoid every form of evil. | Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. | He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. |