Darby Bible Translation

New American Standard Bible

The Day of the Lord

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that ye should be written to,

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The Day of the Lord

Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you.

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for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by night.

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For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

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When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon her that is with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

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While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.

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

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But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;

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for all *ye* are sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.

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for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness;

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So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;

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so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.

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for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night;

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For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night.

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but *we* being of [the] day, let us be sober, putting on [the] breastplate of faith and love, and as helmet [the] hope of salvation;

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But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.

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because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him.

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

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Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.

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

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Christian Living

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,

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Christian Conduct

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

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and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.

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and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.

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We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

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See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

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See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

rejoice always;

Rejoice always;

pray unceasingly;

pray without ceasing;

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in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;

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in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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quench not the Spirit;

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Do not quench the Spirit;

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do not lightly esteem prophecies;

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do not despise prophetic utterances.

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but prove all things, hold fast the right;

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But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

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hold aloof from every form of wickedness.

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abstain from every form of evil.

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Final Blessings

Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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He [is] faithful who calls you, who will also perform [it].

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Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.

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Brethren, pray for us.

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Brethren, pray for us.

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Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

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Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.