Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Chapter 5. The need for watchful and sobriety in view of the Lord’s coming is emphasized (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). After a number of brief exhortations (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22) Paul concludes the epistle with a prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24), some personal requests ( 1 Thessalonians 5:25-27), and his blessings upon them ( 1 Thessalonians 5:28). 