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1 Thessalonians 5:3
New King James Version
1 Thessalonians 5:3
New King James Version
3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then (A)sudden destruction comes upon them, (B)as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
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1 Thessalonians 5:3
English Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 5:3
English Standard Version
3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then (A)sudden destruction will come upon them (B)as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
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1 Thessalonians 5:3
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:3
New International Version
3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(A) destruction will come on them suddenly,(B) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(C)
1 Thessalonians 5:3
New American Standard Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:3
New American Standard Bible
3 While they are saying, “(A)Peace and safety!” then (B)sudden destruction [a]will come upon them like (C)labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Lit is coming
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