1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 | KJV & Greek New Testament

1

Περὶ δὲ τῶν χρόνων καὶ τῶν καιρῶν, ἀδελφοί, οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε ὑμῖν γράφεσθαι.

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

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,

2

Αὐτοὶ γὰρ ἀκριβῶς οἴδατε ὅτι ἡ ἡμέρα Κυρίου ὡς κλέπτης ἐν νυκτὶ οὕτως ἔρχεται·

KJVFor yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

3

ὅταν γὰρ λέγωσιν, Εἰρήνη καὶ ἀσφάλεια, τότε αἰφνίδιος αὐτοῖς ἐφίσταται ὄλεθρος, ὥσπερ ἡ ὠδὶν τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ, καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκφύγωσιν.

KJVFor 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.

While people are saying, Peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

4

Ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, οὐκ ἐστὲ ἐν σκότει, ἵνα ἡ ἡμέρα ὑμᾶς ὡς κλέπτης καταλάβῃ·

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

But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

5

πάντες ὑμεῖς υἱοὶ φωτός ἐστε καὶ υἱοὶ ἡμέρας· οὐκ ἐσμὲν νυκτὸς οὐδὲ σκότους·

KJVYe are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

6

ἄρα οὖν μὴ καθεύδωμεν ὡς καὶ οἱ λοιποί, ἀλλὰ γρηγορῶμεν καὶ νήφωμεν.

KJVTherefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

7

Οἱ γὰρ καθεύδοντες νυκτὸς καθεύδουσιν· καὶ οἱ μεθυσκόμενοι, νυκτὸς μεθύουσιν.

KJVFor they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

8

Ἡμεῖς δέ, ἡμέρας ὄντες, νήφωμεν, ἐνδυσάμενοι θώρακα πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης, καὶ περικεφαλαίαν, ἐλπίδα σωτηρίας.

KJVBut 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.

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

9

Ὅτι οὐκ ἔθετο ἡμᾶς ὁ Θεὸς εἰς ὀργήν, ἀλλ' εἰς περιποίησιν σωτηρίας διὰ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ,

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

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

10

τοῦ ἀποθανόντος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα, εἴτε γρηγορῶμεν εἴτε καθεύδωμεν, ἅμα σὺν αὐτῷ ζήσωμεν.

KJVWho died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.

11

Διὸ παρακαλεῖτε ἀλλήλους, καὶ οἰκοδομεῖτε εἷς τὸν ἕνα, καθὼς καὶ ποιεῖτε.

KJVWherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

12

Ἐρωτῶμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, εἰδέναι τοὺς κοπιῶντας ἐν ὑμῖν, καὶ προϊσταμένους ὑμῶν ἐν Κυρίῳ, καὶ νουθετοῦντας ὑμᾶς,

KJVAnd we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

13

καὶ ἡγεῖσθαι αὐτοὺς ὑπὲρ ἐκπερισσοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ διὰ τὸ ἔργον αὐτῶν. Εἰρηνεύετε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς.

KJVAnd to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

14

Παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, νουθετεῖτε τοὺς ἀτάκτους, παραμυθεῖσθε τοὺς ὀλιγοψύχους, ἀντέχεσθε τῶν ἀσθενῶν, μακροθυμεῖτε πρὸς πάντας.

KJVNow we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

15

Ὁρᾶτε μή τις κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ τινὶ ἀποδῷ· ἀλλὰ πάντοτε τὸ ἀγαθὸν διώκετε καὶ εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας.

KJVSee that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

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ἀδιαλείπτως προσεύχεσθε·

KJVRejoice evermore.

Rejoice always,

17

ἀδιαλείπτως προσεύχεσθε·

KJVPray without ceasing.

pray continually,

18

ἐν παντὶ εὐχαριστεῖτε· τοῦτο γὰρ θέλημα Θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς ὑμᾶς.

KJVIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

19

Τὸ Πνεῦμα μὴ σβέννυτε·

KJVQuench not the Spirit.

Do not quench the Spirit.

20

προφητείας μὴ ἐξουθενεῖτε·

KJVDespise not prophesyings.

Do not treat prophecies with contempt

21

πάντα δὲ δοκιμάζετε· τὸ καλὸν κατέχετε·

KJVProve all things; hold fast that which is good.

but test them all; hold on to what is good,

22

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε.

KJVAbstain from all appearance of evil.

reject every kind of evil.

23

Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἁγιάσαι ὑμᾶς ὁλοτελεῖς· καὶ ὁλόκληρον ὑμῶν τὸ πνεῦμα καὶ ἡ ψυχὴ καὶ τὸ σῶμα ἀμέμπτως ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τηρηθείη.

KJVAnd 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.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24

Πιστὸς ὁ καλῶν ὑμᾶς, ὃς καὶ ποιήσει.

KJVFaithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

25

Ἀδελφοί, προσεύχεσθε περὶ ἡμῶν.

KJVBrethren, pray for us.

Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

26

Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς πάντας ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ.

KJVGreet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

Greet all God's people with a holy kiss.

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Ὁρκίζω ὑμᾶς τὸν Κύριον, ἀναγνωσθῆναι τὴν ἐπιστολὴν πᾶσιν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀδελφοῖς.

KJVI charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

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Ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μεθ' ὑμῶν. ἀμήν.

KJVThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1 Thessalonians — Chapter 5