1 Thessalonians 5

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

1 Ref But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.

2 Ref For you yourselves have the knowledge that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

3 Ref When they say, There is peace and no danger, then sudden destruction will come on them, as birth-pains on a woman with child; and they will not be able to get away from it.

4 Ref But you, my brothers, are not in the dark, for that day to overtake you like a thief:

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.

2 Ref For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

3 Ref When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

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

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.

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

3 Ref 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.

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

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