1 Thessalonians 5:6 cpdv — Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober. "

— 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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For when they will say, “Peace and security!” then destruction will suddenly overwhelm them, like the labor pains of a woman with child, and they will not escape.

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But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that you would be overtaken by that day as by a thief.

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For all of you are sons of light and sons of daytime; we are not of nighttime, nor of darkness.

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Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober.

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For those who sleep, sleep in the night; and those who are inebriated, are inebriated in the night.

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But we, who are of the daylight, should be sober, being clothed with the breastplate of faith and of charity and having, as a helmet, the hope of salvation.

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For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:6 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:6 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 6.
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 5:6.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:6 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:6 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 5:6?
1 Thessalonians 5:6 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober. ” 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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