Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 5

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← 1 Thessalonians | ← Ch 4

1 Thessalonians 5 . 1 , He proceeds in the former description of Christ’s coming to judgment; 1 Thessalonians 5 . 16 , and gives divers precepts; 1 Thessalonians 5 . 23 , and so concludes the epistle.

1 Thessalonians 5:1

Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

1 Thessalonians 5:1 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:3

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:4

But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:5

For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:7

For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

1 Thessalonians 5:7 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:8

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:10

He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 · BSB

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or , exhort

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1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:13

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice at all times.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:19

Do not extinguish the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

1 Thessalonians 5:20 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:23

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:24

The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers, pray for us as well.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:26

Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 · BSB

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1 Thessalonians 5:27

I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 · BSB

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or , I adjure

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1 Thessalonians 5:28

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:28 · BSB

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web9 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Allusions 1 Thessalonians 5:8b → Isaiah 59:17
Echoes 1 Thessalonians 5:2 → Isaiah 2:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8 → Job 22:9-11
Trajectories
Eden as Temple (Original Sanctuary), New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City), Purifications (Cleansing and Consecration), Unleavened Bread (Purity and Sincerity)
Chiasms
Shaped 1 Thessalonians 04:18–05:11, 1 Thessalonians 05:14–22
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