1 Thessalonians 5:23
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV)
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Literal)
23 Now the God of peace Himself set you apart in holiness, completely made whole, even that you be preserved blameless, completely whole in all your parts—spirit and soul and body— at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Expanded)
23 The result then God, Himself, the source of peace for you and the leaders, will set you apart in holiness, completely whole, even to the end that at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ you may be preserved blameless for rewards, completely whole in all your parts—spirit, and soul, and body.
CONTEXT-Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:23-25
23 Now the God of peace Himself set you apart in holiness, completely made whole, even that you be preserved blameless, completely whole in all your parts—spirit and soul and body— at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is He Who continuously calls you [to walk worthy]. Who also will do this [set you apart, preserve blameless]. 25 Brothers, pray for us.
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The Structure of 1 Thessalonians (from E.W Bullinger's Companion Bible)
A) Epistolary. Introduction. 1:1
B) A | Thanksgiving. Narration. Appeal. 1:2- 3:10
B | Prayer. 3:11-13
B) A | Exhortation. Instruction. 4:1-5:22
B | Prayer 5:23-25
A) Epistolary. Conclusion. 5:26-28
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Topic: 1Th5:23, 1 Th 5:23