1 Thessalonians 51 Thessalonians5

King James VersionBerean Standard Bible

1. The Day of the Lord

   (Zephaniah 1:7–18; Malachi 4:1–6; 2 Peter 3:8–13)

2. 1KJVBut of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.BSBBSB: Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
3. 2KJVFor yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.BSBBSB: For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
4. 3KJVFor when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.BSBBSB: 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.
5. 4KJVBut ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.BSBBSB: But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
6. 5KJVYe are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.BSBBSB: For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
7. 6KJVTherefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.BSBBSB: So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
8. 7KJVFor they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.BSBBSB: For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
9. 8KJVBut let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.BSBBSB: 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.
10. 9KJVFor God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,BSBBSB: For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
11. 10KJVWho died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.BSBBSB: He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
12. 11KJVWherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.BSBBSB: Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

13. Christian Living

14. 12KJVAnd we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;BSBBSB: But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
15. 13KJVAnd to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.BSBBSB: In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
16. 14KJVNow we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.BSBBSB: And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
17. 15KJVSee that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.BSBBSB: Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
18. 16KJVRejoice evermore.BSBBSB: Rejoice at all times.
19. 17KJVPray without ceasing.BSBBSB: Pray without ceasing.
20. 18KJVIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.BSBBSB: Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
21. 19KJVQuench not the Spirit.BSBBSB: Do not extinguish the Spirit.
22. 20KJVDespise not prophesyings.BSBBSB: Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
23. 21KJVProve all things; hold fast that which is good.BSBBSB: but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
24. 22KJVAbstain from all appearance of evil.BSBBSB: Abstain from every form of evil.

25. Final Blessings and Instructions

26. 23KJVAnd the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.BSBBSB: 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.
27. 24KJVFaithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.BSBBSB: The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
28. 25KJVBrethren, pray for us.BSBBSB: Brothers, pray for us as well.
29. 26KJVGreet all the brethren with an holy kiss.BSBBSB: Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
30. 27KJVI charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.BSBBSB: I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
31. 28KJVThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.BSBBSB: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.