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1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write to you.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.

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

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