1 Thessalonians 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:5 — KJV
“Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:5 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 5:5
“And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:5: light, day, night
“And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:5: light, day, night
“They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness. short: Heb. near”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:5: light, day, night
“He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until...: Heb. until the end of light with darkness”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:5: light, day, night
“Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. hideth...: Heb. darkeneth not the darkness and...: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:5: light, day, night
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