1 Thessalonians 5:9 cpdv — For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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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,

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who died for us, so that, whether we watch, or whether we sleep, we may live in union with him.

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Because of this, console one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

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And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and who preside over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:9 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:9 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:9 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:9 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 5:9?
1 Thessalonians 5:9 reads (CPDV): “For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, ” 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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