Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:2

1 Thessalonians chapter 5 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.

v.2This passage

v.3When 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 25:13

    Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.

  • Mark 13:34

    It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.

  • Matthew 24:42

    Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh.

  • Luke 12:39

    But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:8

    who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye be unreproveable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Revelation 16:15

    (Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.)