5:1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 1 , Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
5:2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 2 , for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
5:3 While people are saying, 'Peace and safety,' destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 3 , While people are saying, 'Peace and safety,' destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
5:4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 4 , But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
5:5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 5 , You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
5:6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 6 , So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.
5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 7 , For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 8 , But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
5:9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 9 , For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
5:10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 10 , He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.
5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 11 , Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 12 , Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
5:13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 13 , Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 14 , And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 15 , Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
5:16 Be joyful always;
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 16 , Be joyful always;
5:17 pray continually;
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 17 , pray continually;
5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 18 , give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
5:19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 19 , Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
5:20 do not treat prophecies with contempt.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 20 , do not treat prophecies with contempt.
5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 21 , Test everything. Hold on to the good.
5:22 Avoid every kind of evil.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 22 , Avoid every kind of evil.
5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 23 , May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
5:24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 24 , The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
5:25 Brothers, pray for us.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 25 , Brothers, pray for us.
5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 26 , Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
5:27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 27 , I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The NIV Book of 1Thessalonians , Chapter 5 , Verse 28 , The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
