1 Thessalonians 5
1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write to you.
But as to the times and the moments, there is no need, Brothers, for any one to write to you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
You yourselves know well that the Day of the Lord will come just as a thief comes in the night.
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
When people are saying ‘All is quiet and safe,’ it is then that, like birth-pains upon a woman with child, Ruin comes suddenly upon them, and there will be no escape!
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
You, however, Brothers, are not in darkness, that the daylight should take you by surprise as if you were thieves.
5 Ye are all children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
For you all are ‘Sons of Light’ and ‘Sons of the Day.’ We have nothing to do with night, or darkness.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; 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, sleep in the night; and they that are drunken, are drunken in the night.
It is at night that men sleep, and at night that drunkards get drunk.
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for a 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 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by 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, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
that, whether we are still watching or have fallen asleep, we may live with him.
11 Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Therefore encourage one another, and try to build up one another’s characters, as indeed you are doing.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord’s service, and give you counsel.
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] 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 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient towards all [men].
We entreat you also, Brothers — warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.
15 See that none render evil for evil to any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
16 Rejoice evermore.
Always be joyful;
17 Pray without ceasing.
never cease to pray;
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
under all circumstances give thanks to God. For this is his will for you as made known in Christ Jesus.
19 Quench not the spirit.
Do not quench the Spirit;
20 Despise not prophesyings.
do not make light of preaching.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
shun every form of evil.
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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 calleth you, who also will do [it].
He who calls you will not fail you; he will complete his work.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
Brothers, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
Greet all the Brothers with a sacred kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
I adjure 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 blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
