[5:16] Rejoice always. [5:17] Pray without ceasing. [5:18] In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. [5:19] Don't quench the Spirit. [5:20] Don't despise prophesies. [5:21] Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good. [5:22] Abstain from every form of evil.
[5:23] May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
[5:24] He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it. [5:25] Brothers, pray for us. [5:26] Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. [5:27] I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.
[5:28] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Notes:
[1] [back to 1:4] The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."
[2] [back to 2:19] TR adds "Christ"