1 Thessalonians 5:1

Modern

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

Traditional

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

Literal

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to be written to you.

Latin

De temporibus autem, et momentis, fratres, non indigetis ut scribamus vobis.

Greek

English

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

Questions about how and when these events will happen occupied the thoughts of both Jewish and Christian people (Daniel 12:6; Matthew 24:3; Luke 17:20; Acts 1:6; 1 Peter 1:10–11).

Paul answers questions from the Thessalonians (see 1 Corinthians 7:1), questions about:

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),
the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 1:7
Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.
Matthew 24:36
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
1 Thessalonians 4:9
Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
Matthew 24:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
Mark 13:30–32
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
2 Corinthians 9:1
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.