1 Thessalonians 5:23
Verse 23 of 28. The 5th of 5 chapters in 1 Thessalonians, in The Letters of Paul.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23And 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.
24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
25Brethren, pray for us.
26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
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1 Thessalonians 5:23 in the World English Bible
May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Paul's prayer for them, v. 23. He had told them, in the beginning of this epistle, that he always made mention of them in his prayers; and, now that he is writing to them, he lifts up his heart to God in prayer for them. Take notice, 1. To whom the apostle prays, namely, The very God of peace. He is the God of grace, and the God of peace and love.
Read Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28: Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians. (a. d. 51.)
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