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The Day of the Lord

Now concerning the (A)times and the seasons, brothers, you (B)have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that (C)the day of the Lord [a]will come (D)just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, “(E)Peace and safety!” then [b](F)destruction [c]will come upon them suddenly like (G)labor pains upon a woman who is pregnant, and they will never escape. But you, brothers, are not in (H)darkness, that the day would overtake you [d](I)like a thief, for you are all (J)sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of (K)darkness; so then let us not (L)sleep as [e](M)others do, but let us be awake and [f](N)sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get (O)drunk at night. But since (P)we are of the day, let us (Q)be [g]sober, having put on the (R)breastplate of (S)faith and love, and as a (T)helmet, the (U)hope of salvation. For God has not appointed us for (V)wrath, but for (W)obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 (X)who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him. 11 Therefore, [h]comfort one another and (Y)build up one another, just as you also are doing.

Admonishment and Instruction

12 But we ask of you, brothers, that you (Z)know those (AA)who labor among you, and (AB)lead you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. (AC)Live in peace with one another. 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish (AD)the [i]unruly, encourage (AE)the fainthearted, help (AF)the weak, be (AG)patient with everyone. 15 See that (AH)no one repays another with evil for evil, but always (AI)seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. 16 (AJ)Rejoice always; 17 (AK)pray without ceasing; 18 in everything (AL)give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 (AM)Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not despise (AN)prophecies, 21 but (AO)examine all things; (AP)hold fast to that which is good; 22 abstain from every [j]form of evil.

23 Now (AQ)may the God of peace (AR)Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your (AS)spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, (AT)without blame at (AU)the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 (AV)Faithful is He who (AW)calls you, who also will do it.

25 Brothers, (AX)pray for us[k].

26 (AY)Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I implore you by the Lord to (AZ)have this letter read to all the (BA)brothers.

28 (BB)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Lit is coming
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Or sudden destruction
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Lit comes upon
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 One early ms like thieves
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Lit the remaining ones
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Or self-controlled
  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Or self-controlled
  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Or encourage
  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Or undisciplined
  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Or appearance
  11. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Two early mss add also

Não é necessário, irmãos, que eu lhes escreva sobre quando e como tudo isso acontecerá, pois vocês sabem muito bem que o dia do Senhor virá inesperadamente, como ladrão à noite. Quando as pessoas disserem: “Tudo está em paz e seguro”, então o desastre lhes sobrevirá tão repentinamente como iniciam as dores de parto de uma mulher grávida, e não haverá como escapar.

Mas vocês, irmãos, não estão na escuridão a respeito dessas coisas e não devem se surpreender quando o dia do Senhor vier como ladrão. Porque todos vocês são filhos da luz e do dia. Não pertencemos à escuridão e à noite. Portanto, fiquem atentos; não durmam como os outros. Permaneçam atentos e sejam sóbrios. À noite, as pessoas dormem e os bêbados se embriagam. Mas nós, que vivemos na luz, devemos ser sóbrios, protegidos pela armadura da fé e do amor, usando o capacete da esperança da salvação.

Porque Deus decidiu nos salvar por meio de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, em vez de derramar sua ira sobre nós. 10 Cristo morreu por nós para que, quer estejamos despertos, quer dormindo, vivamos com ele para sempre. 11 Portanto, animem e edifiquem uns aos outros, como têm feito.

Conselhos finais

12 Irmãos, honrem seus líderes na obra do Senhor. Eles trabalham arduamente entre vocês e lhes dão orientações. 13 Tenham grande respeito e amor sincero por eles, por causa do trabalho que realizam. E vivam em paz uns com os outros.

14 Irmãos, pedimos que advirtam os indisciplinados. Encorajem os desanimados. Ajudem os fracos. Sejam pacientes com todos.

15 Cuidem que ninguém retribua o mal com o mal, mas procurem sempre fazer o bem uns aos outros e a todos.

16 Estejam sempre alegres. 17 Nunca deixem de orar. 18 Sejam gratos em todas as circunstâncias, pois essa é a vontade de Deus para vocês em Cristo Jesus.

19 Não apaguem o Espírito. 20 Não desprezem as profecias, 21 mas ponham à prova tudo que é dito e fiquem com o que é bom. 22 Mantenham-se afastados de toda forma de mal.

Saudações finais

23 E, agora, que o Deus da paz os torne santos em todos os aspectos, e que o espírito, a alma e o corpo de vocês sejam mantidos irrepreensíveis até a volta de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo. 24 Aquele que os chama fará isso acontecer, pois ele é fiel.

25 Irmãos, orem por nós.

26 Cumprimentem todos os irmãos com beijo santo.

27 Encarrego-os em nome do Senhor de lerem esta carta a todos os irmãos.

28 Que a graça de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo esteja com vocês.

The Day of the Lord

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates(A) we do not need to write to you,(B) for you know very well that the day of the Lord(C) will come like a thief in the night.(D) While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(E) destruction will come on them suddenly,(F) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(G)

But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness(H) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.(I) You are all children of the light(J) and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(K) but let us be awake(L) and sober.(M) For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.(N) But since we belong to the day,(O) let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,(P) and the hope of salvation(Q) as a helmet.(R) For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(S) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(T) 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(U) 11 Therefore encourage one another(V) and build each other up,(W) just as in fact you are doing.

Final Instructions

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(X) among you, who care for you in the Lord(Y) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(Z) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(AA) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(AB) be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(AC) but always strive to do what is good for each other(AD) and for everyone else.

16 Rejoice always,(AE) 17 pray continually,(AF) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(AG) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not quench the Spirit.(AH) 20 Do not treat prophecies(AI) with contempt 21 but test them all;(AJ) hold on to what is good,(AK) 22 reject every kind of evil.

23 May God himself, the God of peace,(AL) sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul(AM) and body be kept blameless(AN) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.(AO) 24 The one who calls(AP) you is faithful,(AQ) and he will do it.(AR)

25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(AS) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(AT) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(AU)

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(AV)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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

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

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

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

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23 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.

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

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

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

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