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1 Thessalonians 5 :: New International Version (NIV)

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The Day of the Lord

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:1 - Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:2 - for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:3 - While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:4 - But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:5 - You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7 - For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:8 - But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:9 - For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:12 - Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:13 - Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:15 - Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:16 - Rejoice always,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:17 - pray continually,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:18 - give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:19 - Do not quench the Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:20 - Do not treat prophecies with contempt

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:21 - but test them all; hold on to what is good,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:22 - reject every kind of evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:23 - May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:24 - The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:25 - Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:26 - Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:27 - I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:28 - The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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