1 Thessalonians 5
1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;
But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything 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 perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes 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.
While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none.
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that daylight should surprise 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.
for all of you are sons of Light and sons of the day. We belong neither to the night nor to darkness.
6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.
So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be 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 drink freely, drink 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 let us, belonging--as we do--to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger, 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 on our behalf, so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life.
11 For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.
Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.
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 beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;
13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the timid, sustain the weak, and be patient towards 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.
See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
16 Always rejoice.
Be always joyful.
17 Pray without ceasing.
Be unceasing in prayer.
18 In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
19 Extinguish not the spirit.
Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophecies.
Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;
21 But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
but test all such, and retain hold of the good.
22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
Hold yourselves aloof from 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.
And may God Himself who gives peace, make you entirely holy; and may your spirits, souls and bodies be preserved complete and be found blameless at the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
Brethren, pray for us.
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
I solemnly charge you in the Lord's name to have this Letter read to all the brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
