1 Thessalonians 5
5
The Sudden Arrival of the Day of the Lord
1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need of anything to be written to you, 2for you yourselves well know that the day of the Lord is coming in the same way as a thief in the night. 3Whenever they say “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction will overtake them like the birth pains of a pregnant woman#Literally “one who has in the belly”, and they will not possibly escape. 4But you, brothers, are not in the darkness, so that the day should catch you like a thief, 5for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.
6So then, we must not sleep like the rest, but must be on the alert and be self-controlled. 7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. 8But because#Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are”) which is understood as causal we are of the day, we must be sober, by#Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“putting on”) which is understood as means putting on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet the hope of salvation, 9because God did not appoint us for wrath, but for the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live at the same time with him. 11Therefore encourage one another and build up each other#Literally “one the one,” i.e., “one the other”, just as indeed you are doing.
Final Exhortations and Benediction
12Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13and to esteem them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
14And we urge you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, console the discouraged, help the sick, be patient toward all people. 15See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward#Some manuscripts have “both toward” one another and toward all people.
16Rejoice always, 17pray constantly, 18give thanks in everything; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19Do not quench the Spirit. 20Do not despise prophecies, 21but examine all things; hold fast to what is good. 22Abstain from every form of evil. 23Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete, blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24The one who calls you is faithful, who also will do this.
25Brothers, pray for us.#Some manuscripts have “pray for us also” 26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27I adjure you by the Lord, have this letter read aloud to all the brothers. 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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1 Thessalonians 5
5
The Day of the Lord
1Now as to the #5:1 The Greek word here for times refers to the length of time (indicating how long one must wait for something), while the word for dates refers to the particular time that a significant event will happen.times and dates, #5:1 Lit brethren.brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. 2For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the [return of the] Lord is coming just as a thief [comes unexpectedly and suddenly] in the night. 3While they are saying, “Peace and safety [all is well and secure!]” then [in a moment unforeseen] destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains on a woman with child, and they will absolutely not escape [for there will be no way to escape the judgment of the Lord]. 4But you, #5:4 Lit brethren.believers, [all you who believe in Christ as Savior and acknowledge Him as God’s Son] are not in spiritual darkness [nor held by its power], that the day [of judgment] would overtake you [by surprise] like a thief; 5for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We do not belong to the night nor to darkness. 6So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise]. 7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation. 9For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life]. 11Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.
Christian Conduct
12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction, 13and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another. 14We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. [Is 35:4] 15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people. 16Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20Do not scorn or reject gifts of prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or warning]. 21But test #5:21 Or everyone, that is, anyone claiming to be a prophet.all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good. 22Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].
23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].
25Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
26Greet all the believers with a holy #5:26 Greeting other believers with a kiss on the cheek would be the equivalent of today’s handshake, pat on the back, or casual hug.kiss [as brothers and sisters in God’s family]. 27I solemnly charge you by the Lord to have this letter read before all the #5:27 Lit brethren.congregation.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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