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circa AD 48–96

Letters to the Churches

Paul and other apostles write to strengthen, correct, and encourage the scattered churches across the Roman world.

2,767 verses · 21 books covered

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:10c. AD 54

    He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:11c. AD 54

    Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:12c. AD 54

    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:13c. AD 54

    In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:14c. AD 54

    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:15c. AD 54

    Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:16c. AD 54

    Rejoice at all times.

  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:17c. AD 54

    Pray without ceasing.

  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:18c. AD 54

    Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:19c. AD 54

    Do not extinguish the Spirit.

  11. 1 Thessalonians 5:20c. AD 54

    Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

  12. 1 Thessalonians 5:21c. AD 54

    but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

  13. 1 Thessalonians 5:22c. AD 54

    Abstain from every form of evil.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 5:23c. AD 54

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:24c. AD 54

    The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:25c. AD 54

    Brothers, pray for us as well.

  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:26c. AD 54

    Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:27c. AD 54

    I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

  19. 1 Thessalonians 5:28c. AD 54

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  20. 2 Thessalonians 1:1c. AD 54

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

  21. 2 Thessalonians 1:2c. AD 54

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  22. 2 Thessalonians 1:3c. AD 54

    We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

  23. 2 Thessalonians 1:4c. AD 54

    That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

  24. 2 Thessalonians 1:5c. AD 54

    All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

  25. 2 Thessalonians 1:6c. AD 54

    After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,