The Day of the Lord (Zephaniah 1:7–18; Malachi 4:1–6; 2 Peter 3:8–13)
2 DBY for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief by night. BSB BSB: For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3 DBY When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon her that is with child; and they shall in no wise escape. BSB BSB: 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 DBY But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief: BSB BSB: But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
5 DBY for all ye are sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness. BSB BSB: 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 DBY So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober; BSB BSB: So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
7 DBY for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night; BSB BSB: For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8 DBY but we being of the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as helmet the hope of salvation; BSB BSB: 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 DBY because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, BSB BSB: For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
10 DBY who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him. BSB BSB: He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
11 DBY Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do. BSB BSB: Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Christian Living 12 DBY But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you, BSB BSB: But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
13 DBY and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves. BSB BSB: In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
14 DBY But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all. BSB BSB: And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
15 DBY See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all; BSB BSB: Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
16 DBY rejoice always; BSB BSB: Rejoice at all times.
17 DBY pray unceasingly; BSB BSB: Pray without ceasing.
18 DBY in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you; BSB BSB: Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 DBY quench not the Spirit; BSB BSB: Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20 DBY do not lightly esteem prophecies; BSB BSB: Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
22 DBY hold aloof from every form of wickedness. BSB BSB: Abstain from every form of evil.
Final Blessings and Instructions 23 DBY Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. BSB BSB: 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 DBY He is faithful who calls you, who will also perform it . BSB BSB: The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
25 DBY Brethren, pray for us. BSB BSB: Brothers, pray for us as well.
26 DBY Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. BSB BSB: Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
27 DBY I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read to all the holy brethren. BSB BSB: I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
28 DBY The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. BSB BSB: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Select verses for actions: Enter goes to them and Escape comes back.