16 Always be full of joy, 17 never stop praying, 18 be thankful in every situation—because this is what God in Christ Jesus wants you to do. 19 Don’t hold the Spirit back, 20 don’t look down on prophecy, 21 make sure to check everything. Hold on to whatever is good; 22 keep away from every kind of evil.
23 May the God of peace himself make you completely holy, and may your whole being—body, mind and spirit—be kept blameless for when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 24 The one who calls you is trustworthy, and he will do this.