1 Thessalonians 5:3-6
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4 But you, beloved,[a] are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober;
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1 Thessalonians 5:3-6
Contemporary English Version
3 People will think they are safe and secure. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. And they won't escape.
4 My dear friends, you don't live in darkness, and so that day won't surprise you like a thief. 5 You belong to the light and live in the day. We don't live in the night or belong to the dark. 6 Others may sleep, but we should stay awake and be alert.
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1 Thessalonians 5:3-6
New International Version
3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(A) destruction will come on them suddenly,(B) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(C)
4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness(D) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.(E) 5 You are all children of the light(F) and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(G) but let us be awake(H) and sober.(I)
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