1 Thessalonians 5:4 nasb — But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;

NASB

"But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;"

— 1 Thessalonians 5:4, NASB

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

1

Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you.

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For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

3

While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.

4

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;

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for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness;

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so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.

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For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:4 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:4 in the NASB reads: “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:4 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 4.
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 5:4.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:4 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:4 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 5:4?
1 Thessalonians 5:4 reads (NASB): “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;” 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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