1 Thessalonians 5:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 — KJV
“Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:6 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 5:6
“Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.”
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“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
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“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
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“Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.”
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“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
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