Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:1 (show verse)
But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that ye should be written to,
1 Thessalonians 5:2 (show verse)
for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief by night.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 (show verse)
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:4 (show verse)
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief:
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (show verse)
for all ye are sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 (show verse)
So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;
1 Thessalonians 5:7 (show verse)
for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night;
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (show verse)
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;
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (show verse)
because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:10 (show verse)
who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (show verse)
Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (show verse)
But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,
1 Thessalonians 5:13 (show verse)
and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (show verse)
But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (show verse)
See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (show verse)
rejoice always;
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (show verse)
pray unceasingly;
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (show verse)
in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (show verse)
quench not the Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 5:20 (show verse)
do not lightly esteem prophecies;
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (show verse)
but prove all things, hold fast the right;
1 Thessalonians 5:22 (show verse)
hold aloof from every form of wickedness.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (show verse)
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (show verse)
He is faithful who calls you, who will also perform it.
1 Thessalonians 5:25 (show verse)
Brethren, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 (show verse)
Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
1 Thessalonians 5:27 (show verse)
I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read to all the holy brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:28 (show verse)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.