1 Thessalonians 5:1

1 Thessalonians 5:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
• New International Version (NIV)Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:1

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that ye should be written to, 2for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by night. 3When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon her that is with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

1 Thessalonians 5:1 word by word

Περὶ δὲ τῶν χρόνων καὶ τῶν καιρῶν, ἀδελφοί, οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε ὑμῖν γράφεσθαι·Read the interlinear

• concerningπερίperi · aboutG4012
• timesκαιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• needχρείαchreia · needG5532
• writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:1

• Matthew 24:3And as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be, and what is the sign of thy coming and [the] completion of the age?
• Mark 13:30Verily I say unto you, This generation shall in no wise pass away, till all these things take place.
• Acts 1:7And he said to them, It is not yours to know times or seasons, which the Father has placed in his own authority;
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now concerning brotherly love ye have no need that we should write to you, for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.
• 2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
• Jude 1:3Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of our common salvation, I have been obliged to write to you exhorting [you] to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1But of the times and the seasons - It is natural to suppose, after what he had said in the conclusion of the preceding chapter concerning the coming of Christ, the raising of the dead, and rendering those immortal who should then be found alive, without obliging them to pass through the empire of death, that the Thessalonians would feel an innocent curiosity to know, as the disciples did concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, when those things should…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1But of the times and the seasons - See the notes, Acts 1:7. The reference here is to the coming of the Lord Jesus, and to the various events connected with his advent; see the close of 1 Thessalonians 1:10.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of Christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. (1-11) He directs to several particular duties. (12-22) And concludes with prayer, greetings, and a blessing. (23-28) Verses 1-5 It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of Christ's coming. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duty and interest to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Questions about how and when these events will happen occupied the thoughts of both Jewish and Christian people (Daniel 12:6; Matthew 24:3; Luke 17:20; Acts 1:6; 1 Peter 1:10–11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-53. they--the men of the world. 1Th 5:5, 6; 1Th 4:13, "others," all the rest of the world save Christians. Peace--(Jud 18:7, 9, 27, 28; Jr 6:14; Eze 13:10). then--at the very moment when they least expect it. Compare the case of Belshazzar, Da 5:1-5, 6, 9, 26-28; Herod, Ac 12:21-23. sudden--"unawares" (Lu 21:34). as travail--"As the labor pang" comes in an instant on the woman when otherwise engaged (Psa 48:6; Is 13:8). shall not escape--Greek, "shall not…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Thessalonians 5:1

• Seasons

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• Render
• Sudden
• Warn
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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings