1 Thessalonians 5:3

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:3

BSB
While people are saying, "Peace and security," destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
AKJV
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail on a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
CPDV
For when they will say, "Peace and security!" then destruction will suddenly overwhelm them, like the labor pains of a woman with child, and they will not escape.
ERV
When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.
NHEB
For when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.
SMT
For when they say, Peace and security; then sudden ruin is upon them, as anguish in her with child; and they may not escape.

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:3

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Summary
False security precedes unexpected catastrophe
Event
Warning of sudden judgment
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Prophecy