1 Thessalonians 5:2
You yourselves know well that the Day of the Lord will come just as a thief comes in the night.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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 as to the times and the moments, there is no need, Brothers, for any one to write to you.
Cross References
Matthew 25:13Therefore watch, since you know neither the Day nor the Hour.
Luke 12:39This you do know, that, had the owner of the house known at what time the thief was coming, he would have been on the watch, and would not have let his house be broken into.
2 Peter 3:10The Day of the Lord will come like a thief; and on that day the heavens will pass away with a crash, the elements will be burnt up and dissolved, and the earth and all that is in it will be disclosed.
Revelation 16:15(‘I am coming like a thief! Happy will he be who is on the watch, and keeps his clothing at hand, so that he will not have to walk about unclothed and let men see his nakedness.’)
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 →