1Thessalonian Chapter 5

1Thess 5

The Day of reigning and judgment of the Lord (Annon Domino) 

1 Moreover, Brethren, I have no need to write to you concerning the set time and the space of time.

2 for you know accurately that the day of the same Lord, will likewise come as a thief in the night. (note: lateness is implied not suddenness)

3 Whenever they say, peace and security, then suddenly, as a travail of having the child in the womb; destruction will stand before them, and they will never escape.

4 but brethren, you are not in darkness, at least for the day to grasp you as a thief.

5 For you are all, sons of the Light, even sons of the daytime; you are not of the night, not even of darkness.

6 Ara (heartfelt sigh lifted to heaven), therefore, never lie down resting like the remaining ones, but keep awake, and be sober/clear minded/abstain from wine;

7 for those who sleep, sleep by night; and those who drink, get drunken by night.

8 however, for being of the daytime, who abstain from wine, with pleasurable hope, we have put on selfless-LOVE on our chest and helmet for salvation by Faith. 

9 for God has not positioned us unto wrath, but unto acquisition of salvation, through our Lord, Jesus Christ;

10 concerning us, whether we stay awake or sleeping; at least, together with them who had died, we shall simultaneously live. 

11 on account of that, exhort and build up one another, one by one, even just as we have done.

Various pieces of advice to the Church

12 However, we ask you, brethren, be aware of those who work hard among you, and who preside over you and admonish you in the Lord;

13 as they lead/direct through selfless-LOVE, and in the same work of pacifying/making peace, for the sake of your own self.

14 Moreso, we exhort you, brethren, to admonish the unruly, relate close to the feeble minded, help the weak, be very patient towards everybody. 

15 Never shall we see anyone, who will repay evil for evil to anyone. Always pursue good, unto one another and unto everybody.

16 Rejoice/be cheerful always.

17 Make prayer without omission (at every prayer hours).

18 Express gratitude in all things; for this is the desire of God in Christ Jesus unto you.

19 Never quench the SPIRIT (fire).

20 Never despise prophecy.

21 however, you are to test/examine all things, and hold fast to virtuous things.

22 Keep away from all form of evil (people/things).

Assurance of finishing strong by the SPIRIT 

23 Moreover, the SPIRIT will consecrate you completely (to the end), and Peace with God will keep your soul and body perfectly sound, and they shall be blameless in the return of our Lord, Jesus Christ;

24 Faithful is the One who has called you and will do (it).

25 Brethren, make prayer concerning us.

26 greet/embrace all the brethren (as) in a kiss of holy things (e.g Torah, mezuzah) 

27 I adjure you by the Lord, to read the letter to all brethren.

28 The Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. +Amen+

(The first letter was written by Paul from Athens)