1 Thessalonians 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 — KJV
“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:2 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 5:2
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:2: yourselves, know, day
“But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light. it shall be...: or, the day shall be one”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:2: know, day, lord
“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:2: day, lord, thief
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:2: know, day, lord
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:2: know, lord, cometh
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