Conclusion

12 We beg you, friends, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord’s service, and give you counsel. 13 Hold them in the very greatest esteem and affection for the sake of their work. Live at peace with one another. 14 We entreat you also, friends – warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15 Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone. 16 Always be joyful; 17 never cease to pray; 18 under all circumstances give thanks to God. For this is his will for you as made known in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not make light of preaching. 21 Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good; 22 shun every form of evil. 23 May God himself, the giver of peace, make you altogether holy; and may your spirits, souls, and bodies be kept altogether faultless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you will not fail you; he will complete his work.

25 Friends, pray for us.

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26 Greet all the Lord’s followers with a sacred kiss. 27 I order you in the Lord’s name to have this letter read to all the brethren.

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28 May the blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.