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1 Thessalonians 5:2-4
New Living Translation
1 Thessalonians 5:2-4
New Living Translation
2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 3 When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape.
4 But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief.[a]
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- 5:4 Some manuscripts read comes upon you as if you were thieves.
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