1 Thessalonians 5:27 akjv — I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

American King James Version

"I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers. "

— 1 Thessalonians 5:27, American King James Version

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KJV
“I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.”
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ASV
“I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren. ”
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WEB
“I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.”
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NET
“I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.”
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DRB
“I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.”
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BBE
“I give orders in the name of the Lord that all the brothers are to be present at the reading of this letter.”
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KJVA
“I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.”
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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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

Brothers, pray for us.

Greet all the brothers with an holy kiss.

I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:27 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 in the American King James Version reads: “I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers. ”

Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:27 in the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 27.

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 5:27.

What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:27 in?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 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 5:27?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 reads (AKJV): “I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers. ” 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.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 akjv — I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

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