1 Thessalonians 5:4

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:4

BSB

But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

AKJV

But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

CPDV

But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that you would be overtaken by that day as by a thief.

ERV

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief:

NHEB

But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.

SMT

And ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day as a thief overtake you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 5:4

ButG1161Conjunction yeG5210 brethrenG80Noun Masculine areG2075Verb notG3756 inG1722Preposition darknessG4655Noun Neuter thatG2443ConjunctionthatdayG2250Noun FeminineshouldovertakeG2638Verb youG5209 asG5613AdverbathiefG2812Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:4

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 5:4

Summary

Believers maintain awareness of coming judgment

Event

Exhortation to spiritual watchfulness

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD