1 Thessalonians 5 - NCB & NRSV

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	So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. safety self-control end times
Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you 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 none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to 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, give thanks in all circumstances; 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	But test everything; hold fast to 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	The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. calling faithfulness Word of God