1 Thessalonians 5:1
American King James But of the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that I write to you.
American Standard Version But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.
King James But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
World English Bible But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2
American King James For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.
American Standard Version For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
King James For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
World English Bible For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
American King James For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail on a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
American Standard Version When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.
King James For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
World English Bible For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman. Then they will in no way escape.
1 Thessalonians 5:4
American King James But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
American Standard Version But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief:
King James But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
World English Bible But you, brothers, aren’t in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
American King James You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
American Standard Version for ye are all sons of light, and sons of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness;
King James Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
World English Bible You are all children of light and children of the day. We don’t belong to the night, nor to darkness,
1 Thessalonians 5:6
American King James Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
American Standard Version so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.
King James Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
World English Bible so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:7
American King James For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
American Standard Version For they that sleep sleep in the night: and they that are drunken are drunken in the night.
King James For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
World English Bible For those who sleep, sleep in the night; and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
American King James But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
American Standard Version But let us, since we are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
King James But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
World English Bible But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
American King James For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
American Standard Version For God appointed us not into wrath, but unto the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
King James For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
World English Bible For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:10
American King James Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
American Standard Version who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
King James Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
World English Bible who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
American King James Why comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.
American Standard Version Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.
King James Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
World English Bible Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
American King James And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
American Standard Version But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
King James And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
World English Bible But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
1 Thessalonians 5:13
American King James And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
American Standard Version and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
King James And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
World English Bible and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
American King James Now we exhort you, brothers, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
American Standard Version And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
King James Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
World English Bible We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
American King James See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
American Standard Version See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
King James See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
World English Bible See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
American King James Rejoice ever more.
American Standard Version Rejoice always;
King James Rejoice evermore.
World English Bible Always rejoice.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
American King James Pray without ceasing.
American Standard Version pray without ceasing;
King James Pray without ceasing.
World English Bible Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
American King James In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
American Standard Version in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
King James In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
World English Bible In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
American King James Quench not the Spirit.
American Standard Version Quench not the Spirit;
King James Quench not the Spirit.
World English Bible Don’t quench the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
American King James Despise not prophesyings.
American Standard Version despise not prophesyings;
King James Despise not prophesyings.
World English Bible Don’t despise prophecies.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
American King James Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
American Standard Version prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
King James Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
World English Bible Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
American King James Abstain from all appearance of evil.
American Standard Version abstain from every form of evil.
King James Abstain from all appearance of evil.
World English Bible Abstain from every form of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
American King James And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
King James And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
American King James Faithful is he that calls you, who also will do it.
American Standard Version Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.
King James Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
World English Bible He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
American King James Brothers, pray for us.
American Standard Version Brethren, pray for us.
King James Brethren, pray for us.
World English Bible Brothers, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:26
American King James Greet all the brothers with an holy kiss.
American Standard Version Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
King James Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
World English Bible Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
1 Thessalonians 5:27
American King James I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.
American Standard Version I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren.
King James I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
World English Bible I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.
1 Thessalonians 5:28
American King James The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
American Standard Version The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
King James The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
World English Bible The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.