1 Thessalonians 5:1,15-18
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New International Version (NIV)
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 New International Version (NIV)
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 The Message (MSG)
I don’t think, friends, that I need to deal with the question of when all this is going to happen. You know as well as I that the day of the Master’s coming can’t be posted on our calendars. He won’t call ahead and make an appointment any more than a burglar would. About the time everybody’s walking around complacently, congratulating each other—“We’ve sure got it made! Now we can take it easy!”—suddenly everything will fall apart. It’s going to come as suddenly and inescapably as birth pangs to a pregnant woman.
1 Thessalonians 5:13b-15-16-18 The Message (MSG)
Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 King James Version (KJV)
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 King James Version (KJV)
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Now, brothers and sisters, we do not need to write you about times and dates.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 New Century Version (NCV)
Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people. Always be joyful. Pray continually, and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 American Standard Version (ASV)
See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.
I Thessalonians 5:15-18 New King James Version (NKJV)
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now as to the times and dates, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people. Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in 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.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Now, beloved brothers and sisters, concerning the question of God’s precise times and specific seasons, you don’t need me to write anything to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Resist revenge, and make sure that no one pays back evil in place of evil but always pursue doing what is beautiful to one another and to all the unbelievers. Let joy be your continual feast. Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you.