1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. 8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

1 Maar oor die tye en geleenthede, broeders, het julle nie nodig dat aan julle geskryf word nie;

2 want julle weet self baie goed dat die dag van die Here kom net soos 'n dief in die nag.

3 Want wanneer hulle sê: Vrede en veiligheid -- dan oorval 'n skielike verderf hulle soos die barensnood 'n swanger vrou, en hulle sal sekerlik nie ontvlug nie.

4 Maar julle, broeders, is nie in duisternis, dat die dag julle soos 'n dief sou oorval nie.

5 Julle is almal kinders van die lig en kinders van die dag; ons is nie van die nag of die duisternis nie.

6 Laat ons dan nie slaap soos die ander nie, maar laat ons waak en nugter wees.

7 Want die wat slaap, slaap in die nag; en die wat dronk word, is in die nag dronk.

8 Maar laat ons wat van die dag is, nugter wees, met die borswapen van geloof en liefde aan, en as helm die hoop op die saligheid.

9 Want God het ons nie bestem tot toorn nie, maar om die saligheid te verkry deur onse Here Jesus Christus

10 wat vir ons gesterf het, sodat ons, of ons waak en of ons slaap, saam met Hom kan lewe.

11 Daarom, bemoedig mekaar en bou die een die ander op, soos julle ook doen.

12 Maar ons vra julle, broeders, erken die wat onder julle arbei en julle voorgangers in die Here is en julle vermaan;

13 en bewys hulle in liefde die hoogste agting ter wille van hulle werk. Hou vrede onder mekaar.

14 En ons versoek julle, broeders, vermaan die onordelikes, bemoedig die kleinmoediges, ondersteun die swakkes, wees lankmoedig teenoor almal.

15 Sorg dat niemand 'n ander kwaad vir kwaad vergeld nie; maar jaag altyd n wat goed is, teenoor mekaar sowel as teenoor almal.

16 Wees altyddeur bly.

17 Bid sonder ophou.

18 Wees in alles dankbaar, want dit is die wil van God in Christus Jesus oor julle.

19 Blus die Gees nie uit nie.

20 Verag die profesieë nie.

21 Beproef alle dinge; behou die goeie.

22 Onthou julle van elke vorm van kwaad.

23 En mag Hy, die God van die vrede, julle volkome heilig maak, en mag julle gees en siel en liggaam geheel en al onberispelik bewaar word by die wederkoms van onse Here Jesus Christus!

24 Hy wat julle roep, is getrou; Hy sal dit ook doen.

25 Broeders, bid vir ons.

26 Groet die broeders almal met 'n heilige kus.

27 Ek besweer julle by die Here dat hierdie brief aan al die heilige broeders voorgelees word.

28 Die genade van onse Here Jesus Christus sy met julle! Amen.