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New International Version NIV
1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,you have no need to have anything written to you.
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Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
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for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
3 While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
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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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