1 Thessalonians 5:2
for you yourselves know well, that the day of the Lord is so coming like a thief in the night.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
In Context
1But concerning the times and seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write to you;
Cross References
Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.
Luke 12:39Know this, that if the landlord knew at what hour the thief cometh, he would not have permitted his house to be broken into.
2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements being scorched up will be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it will be burnt up.
Revelation 16:15Behold, I am coming as a thief; blessed is the one watching and keeping his garments, in order that he may not walk about naked, and they may see his shame.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6
The Coming of Christ. ( a. d. 51.) 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we… Read the whole commentary →