1 Thessalonians 5:2

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:2

BSB

For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

AKJV

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

CPDV

For you yourselves thoroughly understand that the day of the Lord shall arrive much like a thief in the night.

ERV

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

NHEB

For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

SMT

For ye yourselves know accurately that the day of the Lord, as a thief in the night, so comes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 5:2

ForG1063Conjunction yourselvesG846 knowG1492Verb perfectlyG199Adverb thatG3754ConjunctionthedayG2250Noun FeminineoftheLordG2962Noun Masculine soG3779Adverb comethG2064Verb asG5613AdverbathiefG2812Noun Masculine inG1722PrepositionthenightG3571Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Summary

God's judgment arrives unexpectedly like nocturnal theft

Event

Paul teaches about divine judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-51 AD