The Day of the Lord (Zephaniah 1:7–18; Malachi 4:1–6; 2 Peter 3:8–13)
2 DRA For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night. BSB BSB: For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3 DRA For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not 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 DRA But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that 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 DRA For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the 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 DRA Therefore, let us not sleep, as others 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 DRA For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night. BSB BSB: For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8 DRA But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a 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 DRA For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by 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 DRA Who died for us; that, whether we watch 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 DRA For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do. BSB BSB: Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Christian Living 12 DRA And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over 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 DRA That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them. BSB BSB: In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
14 DRA And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men. BSB BSB: And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
15 DRA See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men. BSB BSB: Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
16 DRA Always rejoice. BSB BSB: Rejoice at all times.
17 DRA Pray without ceasing. BSB BSB: Pray without ceasing.
18 DRA In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all. BSB BSB: Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 DRA Extinguish not the spirit. BSB BSB: Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20 DRA Despise not prophecies. BSB BSB: Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
22 DRA From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves. BSB BSB: Abstain from every form of evil.
Final Blessings and Instructions 23 DRA And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in 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 DRA He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it. BSB BSB: The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
25 DRA Brethren, pray for us. BSB BSB: Brothers, pray for us as well.
26 DRA Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. BSB BSB: Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
27 DRA I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle 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 DRA The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. BSB BSB: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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