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1 Thessalonians 5:2

1 Thessalonians 5:1 bbe — But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.

Bible in Basic English

"But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

1

But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.

2

For you yourselves have the knowledge that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

3

When they say, There is peace and no danger, then sudden destruction will come on them, as birth-pains on a woman with child; and they will not be able to get away from it.

4

But you, my brothers, are not in the dark, for that day to overtake you like a thief:

1 Thessalonians 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:1 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:1 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 5:1.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:1 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:1?
1 Thessalonians 5:1 reads (BBE): “But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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