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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (show verse)
Be always joyful.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (show verse)
Be unceasing in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (show verse)
In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (show verse)
Do not quench the 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.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (show verse)
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
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.