1 Thessalonians 5 - NIV & NLT

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but… 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. safety self-control end times
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. encouragement learning neighbor

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. blameless righteousness evil
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18	Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. joy gratitude prayer
But test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22	But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. understanding evil prophecy
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful. calling faithfulness Word of God