1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thessalonians 5 in full

King James Version, 28 verses. Tap a reference to link straight to a single verse.

1. 1 Thess 5:1

   But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2. 1 Thess 5:2

   For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

3. 1 Thess 5:3

   For 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.

4. 1 Thess 5:4

   But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

5. 1 Thess 5:5

   Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

6. 1 Thess 5:6

   Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

7. 1 Thess 5:7

   For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

8. 1 Thess 5:8

   But 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.

9. 1 Thess 5:9

   For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

10. 1 Thess 5:10

    Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

11. 1 Thess 5:11

    Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

12. 1 Thess 5:12

    And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

13. 1 Thess 5:13

    And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

14. 1 Thess 5:14

    Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

15. 1 Thess 5:15

    See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16. 1 Thess 5:16

    Rejoice evermore.

17. 1 Thess 5:17

    Pray without ceasing.

18. 1 Thess 5:18

    In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19. 1 Thess 5:19

    Quench not the Spirit.

20. 1 Thess 5:20

    Despise not prophesyings.

21. 1 Thess 5:21

    Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22. 1 Thess 5:22

    Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23. 1 Thess 5:23

    And 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.

24. 1 Thess 5:24

    Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

25. 1 Thess 5:25

    Brethren, pray for us.

26. 1 Thess 5:26

    Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

27. 1 Thess 5:27

    I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

28. 1 Thess 5:28

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

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1 Thessalonians 5 is part of 1 Thessalonians, book 52 of the 66 in the King James Bible. Read the 5 chapters straight through, or search any word across all 66 books.