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1 Thessalonians 5
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters,[a] you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, ‘There is peace and security’, then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4 But you, beloved,[b] are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7 for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

Final Exhortations, Greetings, and Benediction

12 But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[c] to respect those who labour among you, and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you; 13 esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, beloved,[d] to admonish the idlers, encourage the faint-hearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. 15 See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets,[e] 21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil.

23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound[f] and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

25 Beloved,[g] pray for us.

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters[h] with a holy kiss. 27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.[i]

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.[j]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Gk brothers
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 Gk brothers
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Gk brothers
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Gk brothers
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Gk despise prophecies
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Or complete
  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Gk Brothers
  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Gk brothers
  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Gk to all the brothers
  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:28 Other ancient authorities add Amen
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1 Thessalonians 5
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The Day of the Lord

5 But concerning (A)the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that (B)the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then (C)sudden destruction comes upon them, (D)as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 4 (E)But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all (F)sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 (G)Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but (H)let us watch and be [a]sober. 7 For (I)those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk (J)are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, (K)putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For (L)God did not appoint us to wrath, (M)but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 (N)who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.

11 Therefore [b]comfort each other and [c]edify one another, just as you also are doing.

Various Exhortations

12 And we urge you, brethren, (O)to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and [d]admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (P)Be at peace among yourselves.

14 Now we [e]exhort you, brethren, (Q)warn those who are [f]unruly, (R)comfort the fainthearted, (S)uphold the weak, (T)be patient with all. 15 (U)See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always (V)pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

16 (W)Rejoice always, 17 (X)pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

19 (Y)Do not quench the Spirit. 20 (Z)Do not despise prophecies. 21 (AA)Test all things; (AB)hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

Blessing and Admonition

23 Now may (AC)the God of peace Himself (AD)sanctify[g] you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body (AE)be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is (AF)faithful, who also will (AG)do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

27 I charge you by the Lord that this [h]epistle be read to all the [i]holy brethren.

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 self-controlled
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Or encourage
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 build one another up
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 instruct or warn
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 set you apart
  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 letter
  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 NU omits holy
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The Day of the Lord

5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates(A) we do not need to write to you,(B) 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord(C) will come like a thief in the night.(D) 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(E) destruction will come on them suddenly,(F) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(G)

4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness(H) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.(I) 5 You are all children of the light(J) and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(K) but let us be awake(L) and sober.(M) 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.(N) 8 But since we belong to the day,(O) let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,(P) and the hope of salvation(Q) as a helmet.(R) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(S) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(T) 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(U) 11 Therefore encourage one another(V) and build each other up,(W) just as in fact you are doing.

Final Instructions

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(X) among you, who care for you in the Lord(Y) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(Z) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(AA) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(AB) be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(AC) but always strive to do what is good for each other(AD) and for everyone else.

16 Rejoice always,(AE) 17 pray continually,(AF) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(AG) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not quench the Spirit.(AH) 20 Do not treat prophecies(AI) with contempt 21 but test them all;(AJ) hold on to what is good,(AK) 22 reject every kind of evil.

23 May God himself, the God of peace,(AL) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul(AM) and body be kept blameless(AN) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.(AO) 24 The one who calls(AP) you is faithful,(AQ) and he will do it.(AR)

25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(AS) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(AT) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(AU)

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(AV)

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Vær parat, men frygt ikke

5 Hvornår vil det ske? Det behøver vi vist ikke sige så meget om, kære venner. 2 I ved udmærket godt, at Herrens dag kommer lige så uventet som en tyv om natten. 3 Når folk siger: „Der er fred og ingen fare!” kommer ulykken pludselig over dem—som veer over en fødende kvinde—og der er ingen steder, de kan flygte hen. 4 Men I, kære venner, lever jo ikke i mørket, og den dag vil derfor ikke overrumple jer som en tyv. 5 I er jo alle sammen lysets børn og lever ikke under mørkets magt. 6 Lad os derfor ikke gå rundt i en åndelig søvn, som mørkets børn gør, men altid være årvågne og besindige, 7 for de, der sover åndeligt, lever i mørket, ligesom dem, der beruser sig. 8 Men lad os, der hører lyset til, være årvågne og mådeholdne, iført troen og kærligheden som brynje og frelsesvisheden som hjelm.

9 Det er ikke Guds hensigt, at vi skal rammes af hans vrede, men at vi skal få det evige liv gennem Jesus Kristus, vores Herre. 10 Jesus døde for os, for at vi kan få det samme opstandelsesliv, som han har, hvad enten vi sover eller er vågne på det tidspunkt, han kommer.[a] 11 Altså bør I opmuntre og styrke hinanden, sådan som I allerede gør.

Afsluttende formaninger, ønsker og hilsener

12 Vi beder jer, venner, respekter dem, der har ansvar for at vejlede jer og være ledere i menigheden. 13 På grund af det arbejde, de udfører, bør I vise dem al mulig agtelse og kærlighed og leve i harmoni med hinanden.

14 Konfronter de genstridige,[b] giv de modløse nyt mod, styrk de svage og hav tålmodighed med alle. 15 Sørg for, at ingen gengælder ondt med ondt. Stræb altid efter at gøre godt mod hinanden i menigheden, ja, mod alle mennesker.

16 Vær altid glade, 17 bed uden at blive trætte, 18 og sig tak under alle forhold, for det er Guds vilje for jer, som tilhører Jesus Kristus.

19 Udsluk ikke Ånden, 20 og foragt ikke profetiske budskaber, 21 men vurder det hele. Hold fast ved det, som er godt, 22 og hold jer fra alt, hvad der er ondt.

23 Vi beder om, at fredens Gud vil gøre jer hellige og rene og bevare jeres ånd, sjæl og legeme, så I ikke kommer under anklage, den dag Jesus Kristus, vores Herre, kommer igen. 24 Han, der kalder jer, er trofast. Han vil føre jer igennem til målet.

25 Venner, bed også for os! 26 Hils alle vennerne med et helligt kindkys, 27 og lov mig at læse brevet op for alle de troende. 28 Jesu Kristi nåde være med jer!

Footnotes

  1. 5,10 Eller: „hvad enten vi er døde eller i live, når han kommer.”
  2. 5,14 Eller: „de dovne”.
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