1 Thessalonianschapter 5
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A.A Thief in the Night — but You Are Children of Dayvv. 1-11
1 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. 2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. 5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. 9 For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
B.Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks; Quench Not the Spiritvv. 12-22
12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 16 Rejoice at all times. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not extinguish the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt, 21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
C.Spirit, Soul, and Body Kept Blamelessvv. 23-28
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us as well. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Chapter summary
Of the times and the seasons ye have no need that I write.
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Chapter summary
Of the times and the seasons ye have no need that I write.
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Of the times and the seasons ye have no need that I write. The day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Ye, brethren, are not in darkness. Ye are all the children of light and of the day. Watch and be sober. Comfort yourselves together, and edify one another. Know them which labour among you. Warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak. Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing; in every thing give thanks. Quench not the Spirit; despise not prophesyings. Prove all things. Wesley reads the closing as the compact catechism for a waiting church.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Paul — 1 Thessalonians overview
- A. 1–11 A Thief in the Night — but You Are Children of Day
- B. 12–22 Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks; Quench Not the Spirit
- C. 23–28 Spirit, Soul, and Body Kept Blameless
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Matthew 243 verses
- Matthew 24:36No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
- Matthew 24:37As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
- Matthew 24:42Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
- Read Matthew 24 →
Ephesians 53 verses
- Ephesians 5:8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
- Ephesians 5:10Test and prove what pleases the Lord.
- Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Hebrews 133 verses
- Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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Philippians 43 verses
- Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
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Romans 122 verses
- Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Romans 12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
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Romans 132 verses
- Romans 13:12The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
- Romans 13:13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
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Ephesians 62 verses
- Ephesians 6:11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
- Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
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Romans 142 verses
- Romans 14:1Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
- Romans 14:8If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
- Read Romans 14 →
Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.