D. The certainty of Christ's coming, 5:1-11
1 BUT OF THE TIMES AND THE SEASONS, BRETHREN, YE HAVE NO NEED THAT I
WRITE UNTO YOU.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as
a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction
cometh... [ Continue Reading ]
V. General Exhortations, 5:12-22
A. Appeal for harmony among Christians, 5:12-15
12 AND WE BESEECH YOU, BRETHREN, TO KNOW THEM WHICH LABOUR AMONG YOU,
AND ARE OVER YOU IN THE LORD, AND ADMONISH YOU;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And]
be at peace among yourselv... [ Continue Reading ]
B. Appeal for steadfastness, 5:16-22
16 REJOICE EVERMORE.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain f... [ Continue Reading ]
VI. Conclusion, 5:23-28
23 AND THE VERY GOD OF PEACE SANCTIFY YOU WHOLLY; AND [I PRAY GOD]
YOUR WHOLE SPIRIT AND SOUL AND BODY BE PRESERVED BLAMELESS UNTO THE
COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
24 Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it].
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the... [ Continue Reading ]