1 Thessalonians 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 — KJV
“For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:3 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 5:3
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:3: say, then, woman
“Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering. whatsoever...: Heb. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth and...: or, or I will offer it, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:3: peace, then, cometh
“For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:3: say, travail, woman
“Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:3: say, then, child
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:3: say, then, child
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