For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.

Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,

For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children,

that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor,

For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.

and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.