1 Thessalonians 5:1

ASV: But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.

DARBY: But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that ye should be written to,

DRA: But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;

KJV: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

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

DARBY: for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by night.

DRA: For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:3

ASV: 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.

DARBY: When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon her that is with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

DRA: For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.

KJV: 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.

1 Thessalonians 5:4

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

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

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

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

1 Thessalonians 5:5

ASV: for ye are all sons of light, and sons of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness;

DARBY: for all *ye* are sons of light and sons of day; we are not of night nor of darkness.

DRA: For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.

KJV: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

ASV: so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.

DARBY: So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;

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KJV: Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

ASV: For they that sleep sleep in the night: and they that are drunken are drunken in the night.

DARBY: for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night;

DRA: For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.

KJV: For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

ASV: But let us, since we are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.

DARBY: but *we* being of [the] day, let us be sober, putting on [the] breastplate of faith and love, and as helmet [the] hope of salvation;

DRA: But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

KJV: 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.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

ASV: For God appointed us not into wrath, but unto the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

DARBY: because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

DRA: For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

KJV: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:10

ASV: who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

DARBY: who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him.

DRA: Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

KJV: Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

ASV: Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

DARBY: Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.

DRA: For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.

KJV: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

ASV: But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

DARBY: But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,

DRA: And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:

KJV: And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

1 Thessalonians 5:13

ASV: and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work`s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

DARBY: and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.

DRA: That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.

KJV: And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

ASV: And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

DARBY: But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.

DRA: And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.

KJV: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

ASV: See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

DARBY: See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

DRA: See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

KJV: See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:16

ASV: Rejoice always;

DARBY: rejoice always;

DRA: Always rejoice.

KJV: Rejoice evermore.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

ASV: pray without ceasing;

DARBY: pray unceasingly;

DRA: Pray without ceasing.

KJV: Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

ASV: in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

DARBY: in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;

DRA: In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

KJV: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 5:19

ASV: Quench not the Spirit;

DARBY: quench not the Spirit;

DRA: Extinguish not the spirit.

KJV: Quench not the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

ASV: despise not prophesyings;

DARBY: do not lightly esteem prophecies;

DRA: Despise not prophecies.

KJV: Despise not prophesyings.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

ASV: prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

DARBY: but prove all things, hold fast the right;

DRA: But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

KJV: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

ASV: abstain from every form of evil.

DARBY: hold aloof from every form of wickedness.

DRA: From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

KJV: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

ASV: And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DARBY: Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

DRA: And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV: 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.

1 Thessalonians 5:24

ASV: Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.

DARBY: He [is] faithful who calls you, who will also perform [it].

DRA: He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.

KJV: Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

ASV: Brethren, pray for us.

DARBY: Brethren, pray for us.

DRA: Brethren, pray for us.

KJV: Brethren, pray for us.

1 Thessalonians 5:26

ASV: Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

DARBY: Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

DRA: Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

KJV: Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:27

ASV: I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren.

DARBY: I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read to all the [holy] brethren.

DRA: I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

KJV: I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

1 Thessalonians 5:28

ASV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

DARBY: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.

DRA: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

KJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

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