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1 Thessalonians 5:2-4

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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.
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