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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10c. AD 54
Who died for us: that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11c. AD 54
For which cause comfort one another and edify one another, as you also do.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12c. AD 54
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13c. AD 54
That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14c. AD 54
And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15c. AD 54
See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16c. AD 54
Always rejoice.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17c. AD 54
Pray without ceasing.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18c. AD 54
In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19c. AD 54
Extinguish not the spirit.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20c. AD 54
Despise not prophecies.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21c. AD 54
But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22c. AD 54
From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23c. AD 54
And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things: that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24c. AD 54
He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25c. AD 54
Brethren, pray for us.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26c. AD 54
Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27c. AD 54
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28c. AD 54
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1c. AD 54
Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians. In God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
- 2 Thessalonians 1:2c. AD 54
Grace unto you: and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3c. AD 54
We are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith groweth exceedingly and the charity of every one of you towards each other aboundeth.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4c. AD 54
So that we ourselves also glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith, and in all your persecutions and tribulations: which you endure
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5c. AD 54
For an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6c. AD 54
Seeing it is a just thing with God to repay tribulation to them that trouble you: