1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

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.

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.