1Thessalonians 5

1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that ye should be written to,DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:1

2 for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by night.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:2

3 When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon her that is with child; and they shall in no wise escape.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:3

4 But *ye*, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief:DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:4

5 for all *ye* are sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:5

6 So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:6

7 for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:7

8 but *we* being of [the] day, let us be sober, putting on [the] breastplate of faith and love, and as helmet [the] hope of salvation;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:8

9 because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:9

10 who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:10

11 Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:11

12 But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:12

13 and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:13

14 But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:14

15 See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:15

16 rejoice always;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:16

17 pray unceasingly;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:17

18 in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:18

19 quench not the Spirit;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:19

20 do not lightly esteem prophecies;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:20

21 but prove all things, hold fast the right;DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:21

22 hold aloof from every form of wickedness.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:22

23 Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:23

24 He [is] faithful who calls you, who will also perform [it].DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:24

25 Brethren, pray for us.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:25

26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:26

27 I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read to all the [holy] brethren.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:27

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.DBY — 1Thessalonians 5:28