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1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
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1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
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2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
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2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
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3 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.
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3 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.
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4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
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4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
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5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
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5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
