1 Thessalonians 5
1 But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything be written to you.
But, concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, —ye have, no need, that, unto you, anything be written;
2 For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
For, ye yourselves, perfectly well know—that, the day of the Lord, as a thief in the night, so, cometh;
3 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.
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.
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that daylight should surprise you like a thief;
But, ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that, the day, upon you, as upon thieves, should lay hold;
5 for all of you are sons of Light and sons of the day. We belong neither to the night nor to darkness.
For, all ye, are, sons of light, and sons of day, —we are not of night, nor of darkness:
6 So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be sober.
Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: —
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who drink freely, drink at night.
For, they that sleep, by night, do sleep, and, they that drink, by night, do drink: —
8 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.
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.
9 For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ;
Because God did not appoint us unto anger, but unto acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus [Christ]: —
10 who died on our behalf, so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life.
Who died for us, in order that, whether we be watching or sleeping, together with him, we should live.
11 Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.
Wherefore be consoling one another, and building up, each the other, —even as ye are also doing.
12 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;
Now we request you, brethren, —to know them who are toiling among you, and presiding over you, in the Lord, and admonishing you;
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
And to hold them in very high esteem, in love, their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves,
14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the timid, sustain the weak, and be patient towards all.
But we exhort you, brethren—admonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all:
15 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.
See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
16 Be always joyful.
Evermore, rejoice,
17 Be unceasing in prayer.
Unceasingly, pray,
18 In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
In everything, give thanks, —for, this, is a thing willed of God, in Christ Jesus, towards you:
19 Do not quench the Spirit.
The Spirit, do not quench,
20 Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;
Prophesyings, do not despise,
21 but test all such, and retain hold of the good.
[But], all things, put to the proof—what is comely, hold ye fast:
22 Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.
From every form of wickedness, abstain.
23 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.
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!
24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
Faithful, is he that is calling you, —who, also will perform.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
Brethren! be praying for us [also].
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27 I solemnly charge you in the Lord's name to have this Letter read to all the brethren.
I adjure you, by the Lord, that the letter be read unto all the brethren!
28 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you.
