1 Thessalonians 5:5 web — You are all children of light, and children of the day. We don't belong to the night, nor to darkness,

World English Bible

"You are all children of light, and children of the day. We don't belong to the night, nor to darkness,"

— 1 Thessalonians 5:5, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

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For when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.

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But you, brothers, aren't in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.

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You are all children of light, and children of the day. We don't belong to the night, nor to darkness,

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so then let's not sleep, as the rest do, but let's watch and be sober.

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For those who sleep, sleep in the night, and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.

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But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:5 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:5 in the World English Bible reads: “You are all children of light, and children of the day. We don't belong to the night, nor to darkness,”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:5 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:5 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:5 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 5:5?
1 Thessalonians 5:5 reads (WEB): “You are all children of light, and children of the day. We don't belong to the night, nor to darkness,” 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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