1 Thessalonians · King James Version (with Apocrypha)
1 Thessalonians 5 King James Version (with Apocrypha)
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1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.
1 Περὶ δὲ τῶν χρόνων καὶ τῶν καιρῶν, ἀδελφοί, οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε ὑμῖν γράφεσθαι·
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
2 For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
2 αὐτοὶ γὰρ ἀκριβῶς οἴδατε ὅτι ἡ ἡμέρα Κυρίου ὡς κλέπτης ἐν νυκτὶ οὕτως ἔρχεται.
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.
3 For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman. Then they will in no way escape.
3 ὅταν γὰρ λέγωσιν, εἰρήνη καὶ ἀσφάλεια, τότε αἰφνίδιος αὐτοῖς ἐφίσταται ὄλεθρος, ὥσπερ ἡ ὠδὶν τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ, καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκφύγωσιν.
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
4 But you, brothers, aren’t in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.
4 ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, οὐκ ἐστὲ ἐν σκότει, ἵνα ἡ ἡμέρα ὑμᾶς ὡς κλέπτης καταλάβῃ·
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
5 You are all children of light and children of the day. We don’t belong to the night, nor to darkness,
5 πάντες ὑμεῖς υἱοὶ φωτός ἐστε καὶ υἱοὶ ἡμέρας. οὐκ ἐσμὲν νυκτὸς οὐδὲ σκότους.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
6 so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.
6 Ἄρα οὖν μὴ καθεύδωμεν ὡς καὶ οἱ λοιποί, ἀλλὰ γρηγορῶμεν καὶ νήφωμεν.
7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
7 For those who sleep, sleep in the night; and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.
7 οἱ γὰρ καθεύδοντες νυκτὸς καθεύδουσι, καὶ οἱ μεθυσκόμενοι νυκτὸς μεθύουσιν·
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
8 But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
8 ὑμεῖς δὲ ἡμέρας ὄντες νήφωμεν, ἐνδυσάμενοι θώρακα πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης καὶ περικεφαλαίαν ἐλπίδα σωτηρίας·
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
9 For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
9 ὅτι οὐκ ἔθετο ἡμᾶς ὁ Θεὸς εἰς ὀργήν, ἀλλ᾽ εἰς περιποίησιν σωτηρίας διὰ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
10 who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
10 τοῦ ἀποθανόντος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα εἴτε γρηγορῶμεν εἴτε καθεύδωμεν ἅμα σὺν αὐτῷ ζήσωμεν.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
11 Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
11 Διὸ παρακαλεῖτε ἀλλήλους καὶ οἰκοδομεῖτε εἷς τὸν ἕνα, καθὼς καὶ ποιεῖτε.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
12 But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
12 Ἐρωτῶμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, εἰδέναι τοὺς κοπιῶντας ἐν ὑμῖν καὶ προϊσταμένους ὑμῶν ἐν Κυρίῳ καὶ νουθετοῦντας ὑμᾶς,
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves.
13 and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
13 καὶ ἡγεῖσθαι αὐτοὺς ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ διὰ τὸ ἔργον αὐτῶν. εἰρηνεύετε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
14 We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all.
14 Παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, νουθετεῖτε τοὺς ἀτάκτους, παραμυθεῖσθε τοὺς ὀλιγοψύχους, ἀντέχεσθε τῶν ἀσθενῶν, μακροθυμεῖτε πρὸς πάντας.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.
15 ὁρᾶτε μή τις κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ τινι ἀποδῷ, ἀλλὰ πάντοτε τὸ ἀγαθὸν διώκετε καὶ εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
18 ἐν παντὶ εὐχαριστεῖτε· τοῦτο γὰρ θέλημα Θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς ὑμᾶς.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
21 Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
21 πάντα [δὲ] δοκιμάζετε, τὸ καλὸν κατέχετε·
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
22 Abstain from every form of evil.
22 ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε.
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
23 Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἁγιάσαι ὑμᾶς ὁλοτελεῖς, καὶ ὁλόκληρον ὑμῶν τὸ πνεῦμα καὶ ἡ ψυχὴ καὶ τὸ σῶμα ἀμέμπτως ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τηρηθείη.
24 Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it.]
24 He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.
24 πιστὸς ὁ καλῶν ὑμᾶς, ὃς καὶ ποιήσει.
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
26 Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς πάντας ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.
27 Ὁρκίζω ὑμᾶς τὸν Κύριον ἀναγνωσθῆναι τὴν ἐπιστολὴν πᾶσι τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀδελφοῖς.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
28 Ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μεθ᾽ ὑμῶν· ἀμήν.
Cross references (28)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 Acts 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Matthew 24:36; Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:30–32
- 2 Revelation 16:15; 2 Peter 3:10; Matthew 24:42–44; Revelation 3:3; Matthew 25:13
- 3 Luke 21:34–35; Matthew 24:37–39; Luke 17:26–30; Revelation 18:7–8; Psalm 73:18–20
- 4 1 John 2:8; Jeremiah 42:16; 1 Peter 2:9–10; Deuteronomy 28:15; Colossians 1:13
- 5 Ephesians 5:8; Acts 26:18; John 12:36; Luke 16:8
- 6 1 Peter 1:13; Matthew 24:42; Luke 22:46; 1 Peter 5:8; Romans 13:11–14
- 7 Romans 13:13; 2 Peter 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Acts 2:15; Daniel 5:4–5
- 8 Romans 13:12–13; 1 Peter 1:13; Ephesians 6:11; Isaiah 59:17; Hebrews 10:35–36
- 9 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 1 Peter 2:10; 2 Timothy 2:10; Acts 13:48; Proverbs 16:4
- 10 Romans 14:8–9; 1 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Ephesians 5:2; Matthew 20:28
- 11 Ephesians 4:29; Romans 15:2; Hebrews 10:25; Hebrews 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:18
- 12 Hebrews 13:17; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Timothy 5:17–18; 1 Corinthians 16:18; 1 Corinthians 16:16
- 13 Mark 9:50; Hebrews 12:14; Galatians 6:6; James 3:18; John 13:34–35
- 14 2 Timothy 4:2; Romans 14:1; Acts 20:35; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–7; Isaiah 35:3–4
- 15 1 Peter 3:9; Galatians 6:10; Leviticus 19:18; 3 John 11; Romans 12:17–21
- 16 Romans 12:12; Philippians 4:4; Matthew 5:12; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Luke 10:20
- 17 Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2; Ephesians 6:18; Luke 18:1; Luke 21:36
- 18 Ephesians 5:20; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 13:15; Job 1:21
- 19 Ephesians 4:30; Acts 7:51; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 4:14; Isaiah 63:10
- 20 1 Corinthians 14:3–6; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 1 Corinthians 11:4; Numbers 11:25–29; 1 Corinthians 14:37–39
- 21 1 John 4:1; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 5:10; Luke 12:57; Acts 17:11
- 22 2 Corinthians 6:3; Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 8:20–21; 1 Corinthians 10:31–33; Romans 12:17
- 23 Jude 24; 1 Corinthians 1:8–9; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Peter 5:10
- 24 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Peter 5:10
- 25 Philippians 1:19; Hebrews 13:18–19; 2 Corinthians 1:11; Philemon 22; Ephesians 6:18–20
- 26 Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20
- 27 Colossians 4:16; 2 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 5:21; Matthew 26:63; 1 Kings 22:16
- 28 Romans 16:20; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Romans 1:7; Romans 16:23
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I exhort you, therefore, that ye abstain from covetousness, and that ye be chaste and truthful. "Abstain from every form of evil." For if a man cannot govern himself in such matters, how shall he enjoin them on others?
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Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 1 (1886)
For Paul too saith this, writing on this wise, "When they shall speak of peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them;" and to show how unexpected, He said, "as travail upon a woman with child." How then doth He say, "after the tribulation of those days?" For if there be luxury then, and peace, and safety, as Paul …
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