Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself

and God our Father,

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope,

comfort you and strengthen you…

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Be thankful in all circumstances,

for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

See that no one pays back evil for evil,

but always try to do good to each other

and to all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Keep me safe, O God,

for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1

…be on your guard,

…Stay alert and be clearheaded.

…protected by the armor of faith and love,

and wearing as our helmet

the confidence of our salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:6, 8

…the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly,

like a thief in the night.

When people are saying,

“Everything is peaceful and secure”…

1 Thessalonians 5:2-3

…the Lord himself will come down from heaven

with a commanding shout,

with the voice of the archangel,

and with the trumpet call of God.

First, the Christians who have died

will rise from their graves.

Then, together with them,

we who are still alive and remain on the earth

will be caught up in the clouds 

to meet the Lord in the air.

Then we will be with the Lord forever.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

…Our purpose is to please God,

not people.

He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

…looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven—

Jesus, whom God raised from the dead.

He is the one who has rescued us 

from the terrors of the coming judgment.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

Live wisely among those who are not believers,

and make the most of every opportunity.

Colossians 4:5