1 Thessalonians 5
1 But, concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, —ye have, no need, that, unto you, anything be written;
But as to the times and the moments, there is no need, friends, for anyone to write to you.
2 For, ye yourselves, perfectly well know—that, the day of the Lord, as a thief in the night, so, cometh;
You yourselves know well that the day of the Lord will come just as a thief comes in the night.
3 As soon as they begin to say—Peace! and safety! then, suddenly, upon them, cometh destruction, —just as the birth-throe unto her that is with child, —and in nowise shall they escape.
When people are saying ‘All is quiet and safe,’ it is then that, like birth pains on a pregnant woman, ruin comes suddenly upon them, and there will be no escape!
4 But, ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that, the day, upon you, as upon thieves, should lay hold;
You, however, friends, are not in darkness, that the daylight should take you by surprise as if you were thieves.
5 For, all ye, are, sons of light, and sons of day, —we are not of night, nor of darkness:
For you all are children of light and children of the day. We have nothing to do with night, or darkness.
6 Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: —
Therefore let us not sleep as others do. No, let us be watchful and self-controlled.
7 For, they that sleep, by night, do sleep, and, they that drink, by night, do drink: —
It is at night that people sleep, and at night that drunkards get drunk.
8 But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation.
But let us, who belong to the day, control ourselves, and put on faith and love as a breast plate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
9 Because God did not appoint us unto anger, but unto acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus [Christ]: —
For God destined us, not for wrath, but to win salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us,
10 Who died for us, in order that, whether we be watching or sleeping, together with him, we should live.
that, whether we are still watching or have fallen asleep, we may live with him.
11 Wherefore be consoling one another, and building up, each the other, —even as ye are also doing.
Therefore encourage one another, and try to build up one another’s characters, as indeed you are doing.
12 Now we request you, brethren, —to know them who are toiling among you, and presiding over you, in the Lord, and admonishing you;
We beg you, friends, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord’s service, and give you counsel.
13 And to hold them in very high esteem, in love, their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves,
Hold them in the very greatest esteem and affection for the sake of their work. Live at peace with one another.
14 But we exhort you, brethren—admonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all:
We entreat you also, friends – warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with everyone.
15 See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone.
16 Evermore, rejoice,
Always be joyful;
17 Unceasingly, pray,
never cease to pray;
18 In everything, give thanks, —for, this, is a thing willed of God, in Christ Jesus, towards you:
under all circumstances give thanks to God. For this is his will for you as made known in Christ Jesus.
19 The Spirit, do not quench,
Do not quench the Spirit;
20 Prophesyings, do not despise,
do not make light of preaching.
21 [But], all things, put to the proof—what is comely, hold ye fast:
Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
22 From every form of wickedness, abstain.
shun every form of evil.
23 But, the God of peace himself, hallow you completely, and, entire, might your spirit, and soul, and body, —[so as to be] unblameable in the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, —be preserved!
May God himself, the giver of peace, make you altogether holy; and may your spirits, souls, and bodies be kept altogether faultless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful, is he that is calling you, —who, also will perform.
He who calls you will not fail you; he will complete his work.
25 Brethren! be praying for us [also].
Friends, pray for us.
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
Greet all the Lord’s followers with a sacred kiss.
27 I adjure you, by the Lord, that the letter be read unto all the brethren!
I order you in the Lord’s name to have this letter read to all the brethren.
28 The favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you.
May the blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
