1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

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Acts 1:7, Acts 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Matthew 24:36

2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

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Revelation 16:15, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 16:15, 2 Peter 3:10, Luke 12:39

3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

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Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35, Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35, Matthew 24:37

4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

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2 Peter 3:10, 1 John 2:8, 2 Peter 3:10, 1 John 2:8, Jeremiah 42:16

5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

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Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:8, Acts 26:18, Acts 26:18, John 12:36

6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

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1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 24:42, Luke 22:46

7For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

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2 Peter 2:13, Romans 13:13, 2 Peter 2:13, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 15:34

8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

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Romans 13:12, Romans 13:13, Romans 13:12, Romans 13:13, 1 Peter 1:13

9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

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1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Peter 2:10, 1 Peter 2:10, 2 Timothy 2:10

10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

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Romans 14:8, Romans 14:9, Romans 14:8, Romans 14:9, 1 Peter 3:18

11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

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Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 10:25, Romans 15:2

12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

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Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 5:17

13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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Mark 9:50, Mark 9:50, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:18

14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

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2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 14:1, Romans 14:1, Acts 20:35

15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

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1 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 3:9, Galatians 6:10, Galatians 6:10, 3 John 1:11

16Rejoice evermore.

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Romans 12:12, Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12

17Pray without ceasing.

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Romans 12:12, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18

18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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Ephesians 5:20, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17

19Quench not the Spirit.

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Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 4:30, Acts 7:51, Acts 7:51, 2 Timothy 1:6

20Despise not prophesyings.

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1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:1

21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

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1 John 4:1, 1 John 4:1, Romans 12:2, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:10

22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

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2 Corinthians 6:3, 2 Corinthians 6:3, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31

23And 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.

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Jude 1:24, Jude 1:24, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 1:8

24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

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2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Numbers 23:19, Numbers 23:19, 1 Corinthians 1:9

25Brethren, pray for us.

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Hebrews 13:18, Hebrews 13:19, Philippians 1:19, Hebrews 13:18, Hebrews 13:19

26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

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Romans 16:16, Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20, 1 Corinthians 16:20

27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

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Colossians 4:16, Colossians 4:16, Mark 5:7, Acts 19:13, 1 Kings 22:16

28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

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Romans 16:20, Romans 16:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:18, Romans 16:23