1 Thessalonians 5:9

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Literal

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

Latin

…quoniam non posuit nos Deus in iram, sed in acquisitionem salutis per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:9

God's wrath shows his judgment against evil (1:10; 2:16; Romans 5:9; see 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10; 2:8). However, God plans for Christians to receive salvation, not encounter his wrath (2 Thessalonians 2:13–14). Christians will not suffer the terrors of the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1–3).

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 Last Things and the Thessalonians

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 1:10
…and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2 Timothy 2:10
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
…so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
Romans 9:11–23
Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
Exodus 9:16
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
1 Peter 2:8
…and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
1 Timothy 1:16
But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Parallels

Zephaniah 1:7–18 Malachi 4:1–6 2 Peter 3:8–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of the Lord Death First Letter to the Thessalonians Salvation

Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Death of the Righteous Fellowship with Christ Fighting God: Saviour God's Wrath Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Plans for the Future Salvation is of the Appointment of God Salvation: Saints: Appointed to Obtain Suffering of Christ The Rapture The Tribulation

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