1 Thessalonians 5:4

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Vos autem, fratres, non estis in tenebris, ut vos dies illa tamquam fur comprehendat:

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English

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

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:4

The day of the Lord will not surprise Christians. This is not because they know exactly when Jesus will come again, but because they are spiritually ready.

1 Thessalonians 4:9–5:11

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

loving each other (1 Thessalonians 4:9–12)
the destiny of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of the day the Lord will return (5:1–11).

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

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

Paul (Saul) “He Will Come” The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming The Day of the Lord The Last Things and the Thessalonians

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1 Peter 2:9–10
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Otherwise, the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in a rage, overtake him if the distance is great, and strike him dead though he did not deserve to die, since he did not intend any harm.
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…then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there.
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But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
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Hosea 10:9
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