1 Thessalonians 5
1 But, britheren, of tymes and momentis ye neden not that Y write to you.
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
2 For ye silf witen diligentli, that the dai of the Lord schal come, as a theef in the niyt.
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3 For whanne thei schulen seie pees is, and sikirnesse, thanne sudeyn deth schal come on hem, as sorewe to a womman that is with child, and thei schulen not scape.
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
4 But, britheren, ye ben not in derknessis, that the ilke dai as a theef catche you.
But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
5 For alle ye ben the sones of liyt, and sones of dai; we ben not of niyt, nether of derknessis.
For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
6 Therfor slepe we not as othere; but wake we, and be we sobre.
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
7 For thei that slepen, slepen in the niyt, and thei that ben drunkun, ben drunkun in the niyt.
For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8 But we that ben of the dai, ben sobre, clothid in the haburioun of feith and of charite, and in the helme of hope of heelthe.
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
9 For God puttide not vs in to wraththe, but in to the purchasing of heelthe bi oure Lord Jhesu Crist, that was deed for vs;
For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
10 that whether we waken, whether we slepen, we lyue togidere with him.
He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
11 For which thing comforte ye togidere, and edefie ye ech other, as ye doon.
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
12 And, britheren, we preien you, that ye knowen hem that trauelen among you, and ben souereyns to you in the Lord, and techen you,
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
13 that ye han hem more aboundantli in charyte; and for the werk of hem, haue ye pees with hem.
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
14 And, britheren, we preien you, repreue ye vnpesible men. Coumforte ye men of litil herte, resseyue ye sijke men, be ye pacient to alle men.
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
15 Se ye, that no man yelde yuel for yuel to ony man; but euere more sue ye that that is good, ech to othere and to alle men.
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
16 Euere more ioye ye; without ceessing preye ye;
Rejoice at all times.
17 in alle thingis do ye thankyngis.
Pray without ceasing.
18 For this is the wille of God in Crist Jhesu, in alle you.
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Nyle ye quenche the spirit;
Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20 nyle ye dispise prophecies.
Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
21 But preue ye alle thingis, and holde ye that thing that is good.
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
22 Absteyne you fro al yuel spice.
Abstain from every form of evil.
23 And God hym silf of pees make you hooli bi alle thingis, that youre spirit be kept hool, and soule, and bodi, without pleynt, in the comyng of oure Lord Jhesu Crist.
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 God is trewe, that clepide you, which also schal do.
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
25 Britheren, preye ye for vs.
Brothers, pray for us as well.
26 Grete ye wel alle britheren in hooli cos.
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
27 Y coniure you bi the Lord, that this pistle be red to alle hooli britheren.
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
28 The grace of oure Lord Jhesu Crist be with you. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
