Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:1 (show verse)
Now as to the times and dates, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 (show verse)
For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the [return of the] Lord is coming just as a thief [comes unexpectedly and suddenly] in the night.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » of the Lord » General references to
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Light » Who is a light
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
Sobriety » Being sober
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Days » of the Lord » General references to
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Light » Who is a light
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
Sobriety » Being sober
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
1 Thessalonians 5:3 (show verse)
While they are saying, “Peace and safety [all is well and secure!]” then [in a moment unforeseen] destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains on a woman with child, and they will absolutely not escape [for there will be no way to escape the judgment of the Lord].
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » Sudden
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Light » Who is a light
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Safety » The time when people shall say peace and safety
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Sobriety » Being sober
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
The counselors of peace » The time when people shall say peace and safety
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other allusions to
TraVeil » Incident to motherhood
Women » Sufferings of » Incident to motherhood
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Destruction » Sudden
Destruction » When sudden destruction shall come
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Light » Who is a light
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other allusions to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Safety » The time when people shall say peace and safety
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Sobriety » Being sober
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
The counselors of peace » The time when people shall say peace and safety
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other allusions to
TraVeil » Incident to motherhood
Women » Sufferings of » Incident to motherhood
1 Thessalonians 5:4 (show verse)
But you, believers, [all you who believe in Christ as Savior and acknowledge Him as God’s Son] are not in spiritual darkness [nor held by its power], that the day [of judgment] would overtake you [by surprise] like a thief;
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (show verse)
for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We do not belong to the night nor to darkness.
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Who is not in darkness
Darkness » The wicked » The children of
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Night » Type of ignorance and sin
Night » Used figuratively
Sobriety » Being sober
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Titles and names of saints » Children of the day
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Who is not in darkness
Darkness » The wicked » The children of
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Night » Type of ignorance and sin
Night » Used figuratively
Sobriety » Being sober
Sons » Of light
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Titles and names of saints » Children of the day
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:6 (show verse)
So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise].
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Sobriety » With watchfulness
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Watching
Sleep » Spiritual » Warnings against
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Sobriety » With watchfulness
Spiritual » Sleep » Warnings against
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Watching
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
Watchfulness » Exhortations to
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:7 (show verse)
For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 (show verse)
But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation.
Armor » What armor to put on
Armor » Figurative
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
Breastplate » Figurative
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
Breastplate » Illustrative of the » Defence of faith and love
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Days » Judgment » A figure of spiritual illumination
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Protection of, illustrated » A breastplate
Helmet » Figurative
Hope » Objects of » Salvation
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Helmet of salvation
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Armor » Figurative
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
Breastplate » Figurative
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
Breastplate » Illustrative of the » Defence of faith and love
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Days » Judgment » A figure of spiritual illumination
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
Faith » Protection of, illustrated » A breastplate
Helmet » Figurative
Hope » Objects of » Salvation
Sobriety » Being sober
Sobriety » Required in » All saints
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Helmet of salvation
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (show verse)
For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:10 (show verse)
who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (show verse)
Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Comforting one another
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Communion of saints » In mutual comfort and edification
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Edification » Edifying one another
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
Comfort » Comforting one another
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Communion of saints » In mutual comfort and edification
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Edification » Edifying one another
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (show verse)
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,
1 Thessalonians 5:13 (show verse)
and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another.
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Ministers
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Ministers
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (show verse)
We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper].
Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Who to comfort
Christian conduct » Sympathizing with others
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Help » Helping others
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Supporting the weak
Missionaries » In admonishing others
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Being patient
Patience » Exercise, towards all
Reproof » On account of » Unruly conduct
Warning » Who to warn
Warnings » The duty of giving
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Will of God » What is the will of God
Comfort » The duty of administering
Comfort » Who to comfort
Christian conduct » Sympathizing with others
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Help » Helping others
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Supporting the weak
Missionaries » In admonishing others
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Being patient
Patience » Exercise, towards all
Reproof » On account of » Unruly conduct
Warning » Who to warn
Warnings » The duty of giving
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (show verse)
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
Christian conduct » Following after that which is good
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Following » What to follow after
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Religion » TRUE
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Vengeance » Not avenging
Will of God » What is the will of God
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Following » What to follow after
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Religion » TRUE
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Vengeance » Not avenging
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (show verse)
Rejoice always and delight in your faith;
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (show verse)
be unceasing and persistent in prayer;
Constancy » In prayer
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » Without ceasing
private Prayer » Should be offered » Without ceasing
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Will of God » What is the will of God
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » Without ceasing
private Prayer » Should be offered » Without ceasing
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (show verse)
in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In everything
Will of God » What is the will of God
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Religion » TRUE
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In everything
Will of God » What is the will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (show verse)
Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit.
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Not quenching the spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Quenching him
Religion » TRUE
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Not quenching the spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Quenching him
Religion » TRUE
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:20 (show verse)
Do not scorn or reject gifts of prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or warning].
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (show verse)
But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 (show verse)
Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (show verse)
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Body » Resurrection of » Sacred
Calling » The lord calling
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Religion » TRUE
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » Encouraged
Sanctification » Effected by » God
Sanctification » Should pray that their people may enjoy complete
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Blameless living
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Calling » The lord calling
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Religion » TRUE
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » Encouraged
Sanctification » Effected by » God
Sanctification » Should pray that their people may enjoy complete
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Blameless living
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (show verse)
Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].
Calling » The lord calling
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Christ, character of » Faithful
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Christ, character of » Faithful
Daily duty » Select readings
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Protection » God is faithful to afford
1 Thessalonians 5:25 (show verse)
Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 (show verse)
Greet all the believers with a holy kiss [as brothers and sisters in God’s family].
1 Thessalonians 5:27 (show verse)
I solemnly charge you by the Lord to have this letter read before all the congregation.
1 Thessalonians 5:28 (show verse)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.