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