^{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.

^{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: