1 Thessalonians 5

1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;

Now concerning the times and seasons, brothers, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.

For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

3 For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.

When people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will certainly not escape.

4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should catch you like a thief.

5 For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

You are all sons of light and sons of the day; we are not of the night or of the darkness.

6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.

So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us be watchful and sober.

7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.

For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

But since we are of the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live together with him.

11 For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, even as you are doing.

12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:

Now we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, who lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.

and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace with one another.

14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, and be patient toward all.

15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

Make sure no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do good to each other and to everyone else.

16 Always rejoice.

Rejoice always,

17 Pray without ceasing.

pray without ceasing,

18 In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

and in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Extinguish not the spirit.

Do not quench the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophecies.

Do not despise prophecies,

21 But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

but test everything; hold fast to what is good.

22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

Avoid every form of evil.

23 And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.

He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

Brothers, pray for us.

26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

27 I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

I charge you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the holy brothers.

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.