1 Thessalonians 5

DOUAI-RHEIMS	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;	1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.	2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.	3 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.
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.	4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.	5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 dummy verses inserted by amos	6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.	7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.	8 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.
9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,	9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.	10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11 For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.	11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:	12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.	13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.	14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.	15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16 Always rejoice.	16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.	17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.	18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Extinguish not the spirit.	19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophecies.	20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.	21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.	22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23 And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.	23 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.
24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.	24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.	25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.	26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.	27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.	28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.