Chapter summary
1 Thessalonians 5 — Awake and Encouraging One Another
The day of the Lord comes like a thief, but believers are children of light. The chapter ends with rapid-fire instructions for a community always ready and always thankful.
The day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night, while people say "Peace and safety."
Believers are not in darkness but children of the day — sober, equipped with the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of salvation.
They are to encourage and build one another up, respect their leaders, live at peace, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in everything — this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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1 Thessalonians 5:2 “For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 “Rejoice at all times.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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