Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Thessalonians 5
Introduction
1 | He proceeds in the former description of Christ's coming to judgment; |
16 | and gives divers precepts; |
23 | and so concludes the epistle. |
Verse 1
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
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- the times
- Matthew 24:3,36, Mark 13:30-32, Acts 1:7
- ye
- 4:9, 2 Corinthians 9:1, Jude 1:3
Verse 2
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
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- know
- Jeremiah 23:20
- the day
- Matthew 24:42-44, 25:13, Mark 13:34,35, Luke 12:39,40, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 16:15
Verse 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.
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.
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- Peace
- Deuteronomy 29:19, Judges 18:27,28, Psalms 10:11-13, Isaiah 21:4, 56:12, Daniel 5:3-6, Nahum 1:10, Matthew 24:37-39, Luke 17:26-30, 21:34,35
- then
- Exodus 15:9,10, Joshua 8:20-22, Judges 20:41,42, 2 Chronicles 32:19-21, Psalms 73:18-20, Proverbs 29:1, Isaiah 30:13, Luke 17:27-29, 21:34,35, Acts 12:22,23, 13:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 18:7,8
- as
- Psalms 48:6, Isaiah 43:6-9, 21:3, Jeremiah 4:31, 6:24, 13:21, 22:23, Hosea 13:13, Micah 4:9,10
- and they
- Matthew 23:33, Hebrews 2:3, 12:23
Verse 4
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
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- are
- Romans 13:11-13, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9,10, 1 John 2:8
- overtake
- Deuteronomy 19:6, 28:15,45, Jeremiah 42:16, Hosea 10:9, Zechariah 1:6
Verse 5
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
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- Luke 16:8, John 12:36, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 5:8
Verse 6
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
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- let us not
- Proverbs 19:15, Isaiah 56:10, Jonah 1:6, Matthew 13:25, 25:5, Mark 14:37, Luke 22:46, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Ephesians 5:14
- watch
- Matthew 24:42, 25:13, 26:38,40,41, Mark 13:34,35,37, 14:38, Luke 12:37,39, Luke 21:36, 22:46, Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 4:7, Revelation 3:2, 16:15
- sober
- 8, Philippians 4:5, 1 Timothy 2:9,15, 3:2,11, Titus 2:6,12, 1 Peter 1:13, 5:8
Verse 7
For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
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- they that sleep
- Job 4:13, 33:15, Luke 21:34,35, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Ephesians 5:14
- and they
- 1 Samuel 25:36,37, Proverbs 23:29-35, Isaiah 21:4,5, Daniel 5:4,5, Acts 2:15, 2 Peter 2:13
Verse 8
But 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.
But 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.
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- who
- 5, Romans 13:13, Ephesians 5:8,9, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:7
- the breastplate
- Isaiah 59:17, Romans 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:7, Ephesians 6:11,13-18
- the hope
- Job 19:23-27, Psalms 42:5,11, 43:5, Lamentations 3:26, Romans 5:2-5, 8:24,25, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Galatians 5:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 6:19, 10:35,36, 1 Peter 1:3-5,13, 1 John 3:1-3
Verse 9
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
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- not
- 1:10, 3:3, Exodus 9:16, Proverbs 16:4, Ezekiel 38:10-17, Matthew 26:24, Acts 1:20,25, Acts 13:48, Romans 9:11-23, 2 Timothy 2:19,20, 1 Peter 2:8, 2 Peter 2:3, Jude 1:4
- obtain
- Romans 11:7,30, 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14, 1 Timothy 1:13,16, 2 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 2:10, 2 Peter 1:1
Verse 10
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
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- died
- Matthew 20:28, John 10:11,15,17, 15:13, Romans 5:6-8, 8:34, 14:8,9, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:15,21, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18
- whether
- 4:13,17
Verse 11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
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- Wherefore
- 4:18
- comfort
- or, exhort.
- Hebrews 3:13, 10:25
- and edify
- Romans 14:19, 15:2, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 14:5,12,29, 2 Corinthians 12:19, Ephesians 4:12,16,29, 1 Timothy 1:4, Jude 1:20
- even
- 4:10, Romans 15:14, 2 Peter 1:12
Verse 12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
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- to know
- 1 Corinthians 16:18, Philippians 2:19, Hebrews 13:7,17
- labour
- 2:9, Matthew 9:37,38, Luke 10:1,2,7, John 4:38, Acts 20:35, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 15:10, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 2 Corinthians 5:9, 6:1, 11:23, Galatians 4:11, Philippians 2:16, Colossians 1:29, 1 Timothy 5:17,18, 2 Timothy 2:6, Revelation 2:3
- and are
- Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Titus 1:5, Hebrews 13:7,17, 1 Peter 5:2,3, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1,8,12,18, 3:1,7,14
- and admonish
- 14, 1 Timothy 5:1,20, Titus 1:3, 2:15
Verse 13
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
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- esteem
- Matthew 10:40, 1 Corinthians 4:1,2, 9:7-11, Galatians 4:14, 6:6
- and be
- Genesis 45:24, Psalms 133:1, Mark 9:50, Luke 7:3-5, John 13:34,35, 15:17, Romans 4:17-19, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:3, Colossians 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:18
Verse 14
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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- exhort
- or, beseech.
- Romans 12:1
- you
- warn
- Jeremiah 6:12, Ezekiel 3:17-21, 33:3-9, Acts 20:27,31, 1 Corinthians 4:14, Colossians 1:28
- that
- Titus 1:6,10
- unruly
- or, disorderly.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13
- comfort
- 2:7-12, Isaiah 35:3,4, 40:1,2,11, Ezekiel 34:16, Matthew 12:20, Luke 22:32, John 21:15-17, Romans 14:1, 15:1-3, Galatians 6:1,2, Hebrews 12:12
- support
- Acts 20:35
; *Gr:- be
- Isaiah 63:9, 1 Corinthians 13:4,5, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:2,32, 5:1,2, Colossians 3:12,13, 1 Timothy 3:3, 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:24,25, 4:2, Hebrews 5:2,3, 13:3
Verse 15
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
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- See
- Genesis 45:24, 1 Corinthians 16:10, Ephesians 5:15,33, 1 Peter 1:22, Revelation 19:10, 22:9
- none
- Exodus 23:4,5, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Samuel 24:13, Psalms 7:4, Proverbs 17:13, 20:22, 24:17,29, Proverbs 25:21, Matthew 5:39,44,45, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Peter 2:22,23, 3:9
- ever
- 2:12, Deuteronomy 16:20, Psalms 38:20, Romans 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:11-13, 3 John 1:11
- and
- Romans 12:17,18, Galatians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:24, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:17
Verse 16
Rejoice evermore.
Rejoice evermore.
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- Rejoice
- 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12, Luke 10:20, Romans 12:12
Verse 17
Pray without ceasing.
Pray without ceasing.
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- Pray
- Luke 18:1, 21:36, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Peter 4:7
Verse 18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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- every
- Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17, Job 1:21, Psalms 34:1, Hebrews 13:15
- for
- 4:3, 1 Peter 2:15, 4:2, 1 John 2:17
Verse 19
Quench not the Spirit.
Quench not the Spirit.
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- Quench
- Song of Solomon 8:7, Ephesians 4:30, 6:16
- the Spirit
- Genesis 6:3, 1 Samuel 16:4, Nehemiah 9:30, Psalms 51:11, Isaiah 63:10, Acts 7:51, 1 Corinthians 14:30, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:6
Verse 20
Despise not prophesyings.
Despise not prophesyings.
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- 4:8, Numbers 11:25-29, 1 Samuel 10:5,6,10-13, 19:20-24, Acts 19:6, 1 Corinthians 11:4, 1 Corinthians 12:10,28, 13:2,9, 14:1,3-6,22-25,29-32,37-39, Ephesians 4:11,12, Revelation 11:3-11
Verse 21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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- Prove
- Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 7:14-16, Luke 12:57, Acts 17:11, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:11,14,15, 14:28, Ephesians 5:10, Philippians 1:10; *marg:; 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:2
- hold
- Deuteronomy 11:6-9, 32:46,47, Proverbs 3:1,21-24, 4:13, 6:21-23, 23:23, Song of Solomon 3:4, John 8:31, 15:4, Acts 11:23, 14:22, Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 3:16, 4:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Timothy 1:15, 3:6, 4:14, Hebrews 10:23, Revelation 2:25, 3:3,11
Verse 22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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- 4:12, Exodus 23:7, Isaiah 33:15, Matthew 17:26,27, Romans 12:17, 1 Corinthians 8:13, 10:31-33, 2 Corinthians 6:3, 8:20,21, Philippians 4:8, Jude 1:23
Verse 23
And 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.
And 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.
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- God
- Romans 15:5,13,33, 16:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Philippians 4:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 5:10
- sanctify
- 3:13, 4:3, Leviticus 20:8,26, Ezekiel 37:28, John 17:19, Acts 20:32, 26:18, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Hebrews 2:11, 1 Peter 1:2, Jude 1:1
- your
- Hebrews 4:12
- preserved
- 3:13, 1 Corinthians 1:8,9, Ephesians 5:26,27, Philippians 1:6,10, 2:15,16, Colossians 1:22, Jude 1:24
Verse 24
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
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- Faithful
- Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalms 36:5, 40:10, 86:15, 89:2, 92:2, 100:5, 138:2, 146:6, Isaiah 25:1, Lamentations 3:23, Micah 7:20, John 1:17, 3:33, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:13, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:17,18
- calleth
- 2:12, Romans 8:30, 9:24, Galatians 1:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 5:10, 2 Peter 1:3, Revelation 17:14
- who
- Numbers 23:19, 2 Kings 19:31, Isaiah 9:7, 14:24-26, 37:32, Matthew 24:35
Verse 25
Brethren, pray for us.
Brethren, pray for us.
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- Romans 15:30, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 1:19, Colossians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3, Philemon 1:22, Hebrews 13:18,19
Verse 27
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
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- I charge
- or, I adjure.
- 2:11, Numbers 27:23, 1 Kings 22:16, 2 Chronicles 18:15, Matthew 26:63, Mark 5:7, Acts 19:13, 1 Timothy 1:3,18, 5:7,21, 6:13,17, 2 Timothy 4:1
- that
- Colossians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:14
- holy
- Hebrews 3:1
Verse 28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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- Romans 1:7, 16:20,24, 2 Thessalonians 3:18
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