1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, |
2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. |
3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. |
5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. |
6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. |
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. |
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. |
9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. |
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. |
