1 Thessalonians 5:2 net — For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.

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"For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:2, NET Bible

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

1

The Day of the Lord Now on the topic of times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

2

For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.

3

Now when they are saying,“There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will surely not escape.

4

But you, brothers and sisters, are not in the darkness for the day to overtake you like a thief would.

5

For you all are sons of the light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of the darkness.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:2 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:2 in the NET Bible reads: “For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:2 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:2 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:2 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 5:2?
1 Thessalonians 5:2 reads (NET): “For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.” 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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