1 Thessalonians 5 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.
Time Period
~AD 50-51
Location
Thessalonica (Macedonia)
Audience
The Christian church in Thessalonica, primarily Gentile converts
Situation
Paul writes from Corinth shortly after founding the church during his second missionary journey, addressing ongoing persecution and clarifying teachings on Christ's return amid grief over deceased believers.
Key Background
Thessalonica was a prosperous Roman colony and major port city with a diverse population, where Paul preached in the synagogue and to Gentiles but faced violent opposition from Jews, forcing him to leave prematurely. The young church endured persecution from both Jews and pagans, leading to questions about the fate of believers who died before Christ's parousia (second coming). Chapter 5 urges vigilance for the unexpected 'Day of the Lord,' holy living as children of light, mutual encouragement, and respect for leaders to strengthen their faith.
Now about and and — you don't need anyone to write to you about that.
Because you already know perfectly well that the of the will come like a in the
When people are saying, to that's exactly when will hit them suddenly — like hitting a pregnant woman — and there will be no escaping it.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not living in the so that day won't catch you off guard like a thief.
You all to the You to the We're not people of the night or the dark.
So let's not like everybody else. Let's stay awake and
Because people who sleep, sleep at night. And people who get drunk, get drunk at night.
But since we belong to the day, let's stay clear-headed, wearing and as a and the hope of as a
Because God didn't choose us for — he us to receive rescue through our Lord Jesus, the
He died for us so that whether we're or we'll live together with him.
So keep each other and each other up — which is exactly what you're already doing.
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to those who work hard among you, who you in connection with the Lord, and who you.
Hold them in the with love, because of the work they do. Live at with each other.
And we urge you, brothers and sisters: those who are comfort those who are help those who are and be with everyone.
Make sure nobody for Instead, always go for each other and for everyone.
Be always.
Never stop
no what because this is what God wants for you in connection with the One, Jesus.
Don't out the
Don't
But everything carefully. on to what's good.
Stay away from every of
Now may the God of himself you — and may your entire being, your your and your body, be kept when our Lord Jesus, the
The one who you is — and he will make it happen.
Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
Greet all the brothers and sisters with an
I'm putting you under a before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.
May the of our Lord Jesus, the be with you.