1 Thessalonians 5:6 kjva — Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

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Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

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Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

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For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

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But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

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For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be 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 (KJVA): “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be 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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