So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. | So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. |
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. | Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. |
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. | Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. |
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. | Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. |
But test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. | Test everything, and hold fast to what is good. Avoid every form of evil. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. | The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. |
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