1 Thessalonians 5
King James Version · 28 verses · 1,086 cross-references linking it to 404 other chapters
Explore 1 Thessalonians 5 in the interactive map- 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.23 cross-references: Acts 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:30–32, Matthew 24:3
- 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.56 cross-references: Revelation 16:15, 2 Peter 3:10, Luke 12:39–40, Matthew 24:42–44, Revelation 3:3
- 3For 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.102 cross-references: Luke 21:34–35, Matthew 24:37–39, Luke 17:26–30, Revelation 18:7–8, Proverbs 29:1
- 4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.26 cross-references: 2 Peter 3:10, 1 John 2:8, Jeremiah 42:16, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9–10
- 5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.20 cross-references: Ephesians 5:8, Acts 26:18, John 12:36, Luke 16:8
- 6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.60 cross-references: 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 24:42, Luke 22:46, Romans 13:11–14, 1 Peter 5:8
- 7For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.19 cross-references: 2 Peter 2:13, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Acts 2:15, Daniel 5:4–5
- 8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.47 cross-references: Romans 13:12–13, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 6:11, Isaiah 59:17, Hebrews 10:35–36
- 9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,38 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Peter 2:10, 2 Timothy 2:10, Acts 13:48, Romans 9:11–23
- 10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.33 cross-references: Romans 14:8–9, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13
- 11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.41 cross-references: Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 10:25, Romans 15:2, Hebrews 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:18
- 12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;54 cross-references: Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 5:17–18, 1 Corinthians 16:18, 1 Corinthians 16:16
- 13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.30 cross-references: Mark 9:50, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:18, John 13:34–35, 1 Corinthians 9:7–11
- 14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.74 cross-references: 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 14:1, Acts 20:35, 2 Thessalonians 3:6–7, Galatians 6:1–2
- 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.71 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:9, Galatians 6:10, 3 John 1:11, Leviticus 19:18, Romans 12:17–21
- 16Rejoice evermore.17 cross-references: Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Luke 10:20
- 17Pray without ceasing.29 cross-references: Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36
- 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.31 cross-references: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 4:2
- 19Quench not the Spirit.20 cross-references: Ephesians 4:30, Acts 7:51, 2 Timothy 1:6, 1 Timothy 4:14, Isaiah 63:10
- 20Despise not prophesyings.25 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 14:3–6, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:22–25, Numbers 11:25–29, 1 Corinthians 11:4
- 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.60 cross-references: 1 John 4:1, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:10, Acts 17:11, Luke 12:57
- 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.39 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 6:3, Philippians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31–33, 2 Corinthians 8:20–21, Romans 12:17
- 23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.75 cross-references: Jude 1:24, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 1:8–9, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 1 Peter 5:10
- 24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.44 cross-references: 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Numbers 23:19, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Peter 5:10
- 25Brethren, pray for us.17 cross-references: Hebrews 13:18–19, Philippians 1:19, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Philemon 1:22, Colossians 4:3
- 26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.12 cross-references: Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20
- 27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.23 cross-references: Colossians 4:16, Mark 5:7, Acts 19:13, 1 Kings 22:16, Numbers 27:23
- 28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.6 cross-references: Romans 16:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:18, Romans 16:23, Romans 1:7
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