Thematic Bible




1 Thessalonians 5:1 (show verse)

But as to times and dates, brothers, you do not need to have anyone write to you,

1 Thessalonians 5:2 (show verse)

for you yourselves know perfectly well that the Day of the Lord is to come like a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 (show verse)

When people say, "What peace and security!" then suddenly destruction will be upon them, like birth-pains upon a woman about to give birth to a child, and there will be no escape.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 (show verse)

But you are not in darkness, brothers, so that that Day should surprise you like thieves.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 (show verse)

You all belong to the light and the day. We have nothing to do with night or with darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 (show verse)

So we must not sleep like other men, but we must be vigilant and composed.

1 Thessalonians 5:7 (show verse)

For those who sleep sleep at night and those who get drunk do so at night,

1 Thessalonians 5:8 (show verse)

but we who belong to the day must be composed, wearing faith and love for a coat of mail, and helmeted with the hope of salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 (show verse)

For God has not destined us for his wrath, but to gain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:10 (show verse)

who died for us so that whether we are still alive or fall asleep we may live with him.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (show verse)

Therefore encourage one another and strengthen one another, just as you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 (show verse)

We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 (show verse)

Hold them in the highest esteem and affection for what they do. Live at peace with one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 (show verse)

We beg you, brothers, warn the idlers, cheer up the despondent, keep hold of the weak, be patient with everybody.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (show verse)

Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always try to treat one another and everybody with kindness.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (show verse)

Always be joyful.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (show verse)

Never give up praying.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (show verse)

Thank God whatever happens. For this is what God through Christ Jesus wants you to do.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 (show verse)

Do not stifle the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 (show verse)

Do not disregard the utterances it inspires,

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (show verse)

but test them all, retaining what is good

1 Thessalonians 5:22 (show verse)

and avoiding every kind of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (show verse)

May God himself, the giver of peace, consecrate you through and through. Spirit, soul, and body, may you be kept sound, and be found irreproachable when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 (show verse)

He who calls you can be relied on, and he will do this.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 (show verse)

Brothers, pray for us.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 (show verse)

Greet all the brothers with a sacred kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 (show verse)

I charge you in the Lord's name to have this letter read to all the brothers.

1 Thessalonians 5:28 (show verse)

The blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.