New: Plus articles on faith, family and the Bible. Read them →

Berean Standard Bible

“For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”

1 Thessalonians 5:2

Save as image

Study note

Paul addresses the timing of the Lord's return, saying they do not need him to write about times and seasons. He reminds them of what they already know about the day of the Lord.

Open Study notes above for the full note.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

King James Version (KJV)

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For you yourselves have the knowledge that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for yourselves have known thoroughly that the day of the Lord as a thief in the night does so come,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque vosotros sabéis bien, que el día del Señor vendrá así como ladrón de noche,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ustedes saben muy bien que el día en que el Señor regrese llegará como un ladrón en la noche.

Be the first to discuss this verse in Yeshva.

Share your thoughts on this verse with the Yeshva community.

Discuss in Yeshva