1But, concerning the times and the seasons, brethren,ye have, no need, that, unto you, anything be written; 2For, ye yourselves, perfectly well knowthat, the day of the Lord, as a thief in the night, so, cometh; 3As soon as they begin to sayPeace! and safety! then, suddenly, upon them, cometh destruction,just as the birth-throe unto her that is with child,and in nowise shall they escape. 4But, ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that, the day, upon you, as upon thieves, should lay hold; 5For, all ye, are, sons of light, and sons of day,we are not of night, nor of darkness: 6Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: 7For, they that sleep, by night, do sleep, and, they that drink, by night, do drink: 8But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation. 9Because God did not appoint us unto anger, but unto acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ : 10Who died for us, in order that, whether we be watching or sleeping, together with him, we should live. 11Wherefore be consoling one another, and building up, each the other,even as ye are also doing. 12Now we request you, brethren,to know them who are toiling among you, and presiding over you, in the Lord, and admonishing you; 13And to hold them in very high esteem, in love, their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves, 14But we exhort you, brethrenadmonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all: 15See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all: 16Evermore, rejoice, 17Unceasingly, pray, 18In everything, give thanks,for, this, is a thing willed of God, in Christ Jesus, towards you: 19The Spirit, do not quench, 20Prophesyings, do not despise, 21But , all things, put to the proofwhat is comely, hold ye fast: 22From every form of wickedness, abstain. 23But, the God of peace himself, hallow you completely, and, entire, might your spirit, and soul, and body, unblameable in the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ,be preserved! 24Faithful, is he that is calling you,who, also will perform. 25Brethren! be praying for us also . 26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27I adjure you, by the Lord, that the letter be read unto all the brethren! 28The favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you.