English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Thessalonians Book, chapter 5, verse 7 in Ncv Version

1 Thessalonians 5 : 1 (NCV)

Now, brothers and sisters, we do not need to write you about times and dates.

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You know very well that the day the Lord comes again will be a surprise, like a thief that comes in the night.

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While people are saying, "We have peace and we are safe," they will be destroyed quickly. It is like pains that come quickly to a woman having a baby. Those people will not escape.

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But you, brothers and sisters, are not living in darkness, and so that day will not surprise you like a thief.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 5 (NCV)

You are all people who belong to the light and to the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 6 (NCV)

So we should not be like other people who are sleeping, but we should be alert and have self-control.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 7 (NCV)

Those who sleep, sleep at night. Those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

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But we belong to the day, so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us, and the hope of salvation should be our helmet.

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God did not choose us to suffer his anger but to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 11 (NCV)

So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 12 (NCV)

Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you.

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Respect them with a very special love because of the work they do. Live in peace with each other.

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We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 15 (NCV)

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 16 (NCV)

Always be joyful.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 17 (NCV)

Pray continually,

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and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.

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Do not hold back the work of the Holy Spirit.

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Do not treat prophecy as if it were unimportant.

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But test everything. Keep what is good,

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and stay away from everything that is evil.

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Now may God himself, the God of peace, make you pure, belonging only to him. May your whole self -- spirit, soul, and body -- be kept safe and without fault when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

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You can trust the One who calls you to do that for you.

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Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

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Give each other a holy kiss when you meet.

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I tell you by the authority of the Lord to read this letter to all the believers.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.