1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Final Instructions and Benediction

23 Now may b the God of peace himself c sanctify you completely, and may your d whole e spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at f the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 g He who calls you is faithful; h he will surely do it.

25 i Brothers, pray for us.

26 j Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

27 I put you under oath before the Lord to have k this letter read to all the brothers.

28 l The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  1. Cross References
    Romans 15:33
    May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
  2. Cross References
    Exodus 31:13
    You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, 'Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I, the Lord, sanctify you.
    John 17:17
    Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
  3. Cross References
    2 Peter 3:14
    Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.
    Jude 1:1
    Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:
  4. Cross References
    Luke 1:46 - 47
    And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.
    Hebrews 4:12
    For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
    1 Corinthians 14:14
    For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.
  5. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 2:19
    For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
  6. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 1:9
    God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
  7. Cross References
    Philippians 1:6
    And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
  8. Cross References
    2 Thessalonians 3:1
    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you.
    Hebrews 13:18
    Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.
  9. Cross References
    Romans 16:16
    Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
  10. Cross References
    Colossians 4:16
    And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
  11. Cross References
    Romans 16:20
    The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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