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The Day of the Lord

5Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates^(A) we do not need to write to you,^(B) ²for you know very well that the day of the Lord^(C) will come like a thief in the night.^(D) ³While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”^(E) destruction will come on them suddenly,^(F) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.^(G)

⁴But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness^(H) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.^(I) ⁵You are all children of the light^(J) and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. ⁶So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,^(K) but let us be awake^(L) and sober.^(M) ⁷For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.^(N) ⁸But since we belong to the day,^(O) let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,^(P) and the hope of salvation^(Q) as a helmet.^(R) ⁹For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath^(S) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.^(T) ¹⁰He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.^(U) ¹¹Therefore encourage one another^(V) and build each other up,^(W) just as in fact you are doing.

Final Instructions

¹²Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard^(X) among you, who care for you in the Lord^(Y) and who admonish you. ¹³Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.^(Z) ¹⁴And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle^(AA) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,^(AB) be patient with everyone. ¹⁵Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,^(AC) but always strive to do what is good for each other^(AD) and for everyone else.

¹⁶Rejoice always,^(AE) ¹⁷pray continually,^(AF) ¹⁸give thanks in all circ*mstances;^(AG) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

¹⁹Do not quench the Spirit.^(AH) ²⁰Do not treat prophecies^(AI) with contempt ²¹but test them all;^(AJ) hold on to what is good,^(AK) ²²reject every kind of evil.

²³May God himself, the God of peace,^(AL) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul^(AM) and body be kept blameless^(AN) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.^(AO) ²⁴The one who calls^(AP) you is faithful,^(AQ) and he will do it.^(AR)

²⁵Brothers and sisters, pray for us.^(AS) ²⁶Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.^(AT) ²⁷I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.^(AU)

²⁸The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.^(AV)

Cross references

1 Thessalonians 5:1 : Ac 1:7
1 Thessalonians 5:1 : 1Th 4:9
1 Thessalonians 5:2 : S 1Co 1:8
1 Thessalonians 5:2 : S Lk 12:39
1 Thessalonians 5:3 : Jer 4:10; 6:14; Eze 13:10
1 Thessalonians 5:3 : Job 15:21; Ps 35:8; 55:15; Isa 29:5; 47:9, 11
1 Thessalonians 5:3 : 2Th 1:9
1 Thessalonians 5:4 : S Ac 26:18; 1Jn 2:8
1 Thessalonians 5:4 : ver 2
1 Thessalonians 5:5 : S Lk 16:8
1 Thessalonians 5:6 : Ro 13:11
1 Thessalonians 5:6 : S Mt 25:13
1 Thessalonians 5:6 : S Ac 24:25
1 Thessalonians 5:7 : Ac 2:15; Ro 13:13; 2Pe 2:13
1 Thessalonians 5:8 : ver 5
1 Thessalonians 5:8 : S Eph 6:14
1 Thessalonians 5:8 : Ro 8:24
1 Thessalonians 5:8 : Isa 59:17; Eph 6:17
1 Thessalonians 5:9 : 1Th 1:10
1 Thessalonians 5:9 : 2Th 2:13, 14
1 Thessalonians 5:10 : Ro 14:9; 2Co 5:15
1 Thessalonians 5:11 : 1Th 4:18
1 Thessalonians 5:11 : Eph 4:29
1 Thessalonians 5:12 : Ro 16:6, 12; 1Co 15:10
1 Thessalonians 5:12 : 1Ti 5:17; Heb 13:17
1 Thessalonians 5:13 : S Mk 9:50
1 Thessalonians 5:14 : 2Th 3:6, 7, 11
1 Thessalonians 5:14 : Ro 14:1; 1Co 8:7-12
1 Thessalonians 5:15 : Ro 12:17; 1Pe 3:9
1 Thessalonians 5:15 : Eph 4:32
1 Thessalonians 5:16 : Php 4:4
1 Thessalonians 5:17 : S Lk 18:1
1 Thessalonians 5:18 : S Eph 5:20
1 Thessalonians 5:19 : Eph 4:30
1 Thessalonians 5:20 : 1Co 14:1-40
1 Thessalonians 5:21 : 1Co 14:29; 1Jn 4:1
1 Thessalonians 5:21 : Ro 12:9
1 Thessalonians 5:23 : S Ro 15:33
1 Thessalonians 5:23 : Heb 4:12
1 Thessalonians 5:23 : S 1Th 3:13
1 Thessalonians 5:23 : S 1Th 2:19
1 Thessalonians 5:24 : S Ro 8:28
1 Thessalonians 5:24 : S 1Co 1:9
1 Thessalonians 5:24 : Nu 23:19; Php 1:6
1 Thessalonians 5:25 : Eph 6:19; Col 4:3; 2Th 3:1; Heb 13:18
1 Thessalonians 5:26 : S Ro 16:16
1 Thessalonians 5:27 : 2Th 3:14; S 1Ti 4:13
1 Thessalonians 5:28 : S Ro 16:20

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What is the main message of 1 Thessalonians 5? ›

First Thessalonians 5:1–11 informs believers about the day of the Lord. This phrase refers both to the moment of the rapture as well as the seven-year tribulation period that follows the rapture. The passage assures us that believers will not experience the tribulation.

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What is the NIV version of Thessalonians 5 11? ›

ESV Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. NIV Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. NASB Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.

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What is 1 Thessalonians 5vs 11? ›

The Bible verse, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, reads: “Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up…” Encouraging and inspiring your neighbors is an important part of loving them as yourself.

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Where in the Bible does it say in everything give thanks? ›

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circ*mstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

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What are the four purposes of 1 Thessalonians? ›

It is concluded that the stated purpose of 1 Thessalonians is found in 3:11 and 12 and 5:23: to persuade the readers to live according to God's wilL The author teaches the readers how to live as Christians and encourages them to accept new roles in society, to change their lives according to God's will and to remain ...

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What is the sanctification of 1 Thessalonians 5? ›

1Thessalonians 5:23 (note) Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify (optative mood) you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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What can we learn from 1 Thessalonians 5 10? ›

He writes that Jesus "gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father" (Galatians 1:4). Paul affirms in 1 Thessalonians 5:10 that Jesus died for us so we would live with Him. One of heaven's best joys is that of living with Jesus eternally.

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What is the sermon on 1 Thessalonian 5 11? ›

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). We need each other. We need to think about encouraging each other. This is one of our important goals as we come together as the family in Christ.

How do you build up one another in faith? ›

His request to “build each other up” means to edify or improve each other intellectually, morally, and spiritually. Our faith is always growing and in need of tending. We build each other up by praying together, discussing the Bible, and sharing how God touches our lives.

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What is the message of 1 Thessalonians 5 13? ›

Citizens may not approve of everything their president or prime minister does or says, but they ought to respect them for the office they hold. Similarly, church members should value and love their spiritual leaders because of the work they do as the Lord's servants.

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What does 1st Thessalonians 5:23 mean? ›

He pronounces a benediction of peace and prays that God will make the Thessalonians completely holy. He prays that this holiness would extend to their spirit, soul, and body and that they would be preserved free of every legitimate accusation at the rapture. He expresses confidence that God would make this happen.

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5 16 18 teach us? ›

Verses 16-18 contain the following admonitions: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all things. These imperatives convey a human response toward God, recognition that God is the source of our joy and thanksgiving.