1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 (2 of 3)

:: Rejoice ::

or you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

:: Never forget ::

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,
but let us be awake and sober.

Amen

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

:: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 ::

The Day of the Lord
1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,a you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. 5 For you are all childrenb of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. 6 So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Final Instructions and Benediction 12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle,c encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17pray 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 prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

:: Parallel ::

A follow-up biblical parallel verse for 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

is Matthew 24:36

"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

This verse echoes Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians 5 about the unexpected nature of Christ's return. Jesus emphasizes that the exact timing of his second coming is known only to God the Father. This reinforces Paul's exhortation for believers to remain watchful and prepared at all times, living soberly and faithfully. Both passages underscore the suddenness of Christ's return and the importance of spiritual readiness, rather than speculation about dates and times. The parallel highlights the consistent message across Scripture regarding the Day of the Lord and how believers should conduct themselves in light of this future event.

#	Verse theme	Book, chapter, verse
1	Unexpected return	Matthew 24:43
2	Be ready	Luke 12:40
3	Like a thief	2 Peter 3:10
4	Children of light	Ephesians 5:8
5	Stay awake	Mark 13:35-37
6	Armor of God	Ephesians 6:14-17
7	Salvation through Christ	Romans 5:9
8	Encourage one another	Hebrews 10:24-25
9	Respect leaders	Hebrews 13:17
10	Rejoice always	Philippians 4:4
11	Test everything	1 John 4:1

:: Q&A ::

Q: When will the day of the Lord come?

A: It will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

Q: How should believers prepare for Christ's return?

A: By being alert and self-controlled,
putting on faith, love, and hope.

Q: What is the destiny of believers?

A: To receive salvation through Jesus Christ,
not to suffer God's wrath.

Q: How should believers treat their leaders?

A: With respect and love, holding them in high regard.

Q: What should be the attitude of believers?

A: To rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

Q: How should believers treat prophecies?

A: Test everything, hold on to the good, and reject evil.

Q: What is Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians?

A: That God may sanctify them completely
and keep them blameless.

Q: How often should believers encourage one another?

A: Continually, building each other up.

Q: What should believers do for the idle and disruptive?

A: Warn them and help the weak.

Q: How should believers respond to wrongs?

A: Not repaying wrong for wrong,
but always striving to do good.

Q: What final instruction does Paul give?

A: To have the letter read to all the believers.

"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us. Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”

:: Prayer ::

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the hope we have in Christ's return. Help us to live as children of light, alert and self-controlled. Strengthen our faith, love, and hope as we await Your Son's coming. Guide us to encourage one another and build each other up in faith. Grant us wisdom to respect our leaders and to warn those who are idle. Fill us with Your joy, and help us to pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances. May we not quench Your Spirit but test everything and hold fast to what is good. Sanctify us completely, keeping us blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.

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