| So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. | So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. |
| Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. | Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. |
| 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 none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to 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, give thanks in all circumstances; 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. | But test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. |
| The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. | The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. |
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Bible verse of the day
What god can compare with you,the God who takes away guilt
and forgives the transgressions
of the remnant of your people?
You will not allow your anger to fester forever,
for your delight is in bestowing mercy.