^{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:

^{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: