1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Expanded Bible

Be Ready for the Lord’s Coming

5 Now, brothers and sisters, we do not need to write you about times and ·dates [seasons; ^Crelated to end-time events]. ² You know ·very well [accurately] that the ·day the Lord comes again [^Lday of the Lord; ^Cthe time of Christ’s return and the judgments associated with it] will ·be a surprise, like a thief that comes in the night [^Lcome like a thief in the night]. ³ While people are saying, “·We have peace and we are safe [^LPeace and safety/security],” they will be destroyed ·quickly [suddenly]. It is like pains that come quickly to a woman having a baby. Those people will not escape.