Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:1 (show verse)
But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything be written to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 (show verse)
For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » of the Lord » General references to
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Light » Who is a light
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
Sobriety » Being sober
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Days » of the Lord » General references to
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Light » Who is a light
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
Sobriety » Being sober
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
1 Thessalonians 5:3 (show verse)
While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » Sudden
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Light » Who is a light
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Safety » The time when people shall say peace and safety
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Sobriety » Being sober
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
The counselors of peace » The time when people shall say peace and safety
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other allusions to
TraVeil » Incident to motherhood
Women » Sufferings of » Incident to motherhood
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » Sudden
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Light » Who is a light
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Safety » The time when people shall say peace and safety
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Sobriety » Being sober
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
The counselors of peace » The time when people shall say peace and safety
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other allusions to
TraVeil » Incident to motherhood
Women » Sufferings of » Incident to motherhood
1 Thessalonians 5:4 (show verse)
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that daylight should surprise you like a thief;
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (show verse)
for all of you are sons of Light and sons of the day. We belong neither to the night nor to darkness.
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Who is not in darkness
Darkness » The wicked » The children of
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Night » Type of ignorance and sin
Night » Used figuratively
Sobriety » Being sober
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Titles and names of saints » Children of the day
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Who is not in darkness
Darkness » The wicked » The children of
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Night » Type of ignorance and sin
Night » Used figuratively
Sobriety » Being sober
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Titles and names of saints » Children of the day
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:6 (show verse)
So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be sober.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Sobriety » With watchfulness
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Sobriety » With watchfulness
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:7 (show verse)
For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who drink freely, drink at night.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (show verse)
But let us, belonging--as we do--to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
Armor » What armor to put on
Armor » Figurative
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
Breastplate » Figurative
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
Breastplate » Illustrative of the » Defence of faith and love
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Days » Judgment » A figure of spiritual illumination
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Protection of, illustrated » A breastplate
Helmet » Figurative
Hope » Objects of » Salvation
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Helmet of salvation
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Armor » Figurative
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
Breastplate » Figurative
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
Breastplate » Illustrative of the » Defence of faith and love
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Days » Judgment » A figure of spiritual illumination
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Protection of, illustrated » A breastplate
Helmet » Figurative
Hope » Objects of » Salvation
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Helmet of salvation
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (show verse)
For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:10 (show verse)
who died on our behalf, so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (show verse)
Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Comforting one another
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Communion of saints » In mutual comfort and edification
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Edification » Edifying one another
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Comfort » Comforting one another
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Communion of saints » In mutual comfort and edification
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Edification » Edifying one another
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (show verse)
Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;
1 Thessalonians 5:13 (show verse)
and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Ministers
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Ministers
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (show verse)
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the timid, sustain the weak, and be patient towards all.
Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Who to comfort
Christian conduct » Sympathizing with others
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Help » Helping others
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Supporting the weak
Missionaries » In admonishing others
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Being patient
Patience » Exercise, towards all
Reproof » On account of » Unruly conduct
Warning » Who to warn
Warnings » The duty of giving
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Will of God » What is the will of God
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Who to comfort
Christian conduct » Sympathizing with others
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Help » Helping others
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Supporting the weak
Missionaries » In admonishing others
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Being patient
Patience » Exercise, towards all
Reproof » On account of » Unruly conduct
Warning » Who to warn
Warnings » The duty of giving
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (show verse)
See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
Christian conduct » Following after that which is good
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Following » What to follow after
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Religion » TRUE
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Vengeance » Not avenging
Will of God » What is the will of God
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Following » What to follow after
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Religion » TRUE
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Vengeance » Not avenging
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (show verse)
Be always joyful.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (show verse)
Be unceasing in prayer.
Constancy » In prayer
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » Without ceasing
private Prayer » Should be offered » Without ceasing
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Will of God » What is the will of God
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » Without ceasing
private Prayer » Should be offered » Without ceasing
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (show verse)
In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In everything
Will of God » What is the will of God
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In everything
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (show verse)
Do not quench the Spirit.
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Not quenching the spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Quenching him
Religion » TRUE
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Not quenching the spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Quenching him
Religion » TRUE
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:20 (show verse)
Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (show verse)
but test all such, and retain hold of the good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 (show verse)
Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (show verse)
And may God Himself who gives peace, make you entirely holy; and may your spirits, souls and bodies be preserved complete and be found blameless at the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Body » Resurrection of » Sacred
Calling » The lord calling
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Religion » TRUE
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » Encouraged
Sanctification » Effected by » God
Sanctification » Should pray that their people may enjoy complete
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Blameless living
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Calling » The lord calling
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Religion » TRUE
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » Encouraged
Sanctification » Effected by » God
Sanctification » Should pray that their people may enjoy complete
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Blameless living
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (show verse)
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
Calling » The lord calling
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Christ, character of » Faithful
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Christ, character of » Faithful
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Protection » God is faithful to afford
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 solemnly charge you in the Lord's name to have this Letter read to all the brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:28 (show verse)
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.