1 Thessalonians 5:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)2 for you know perfectly well that the day of the Lord [i.e., when He returns, See II Thess. 2:1-2] will arrive like a thief coming in the night. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the [return of the] Lord will come [as unexpectedly and suddenly] as a thief in the night. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible2 You know very well that the day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version2 For you yourselves thoroughly understand that the day of the Lord shall arrive much like a thief in the night. Ver Capítulo |
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief [i.e., unexpectedly]. At that time the heavens will pass away with a loud noise and the elements [Note: This refers either to the heavenly bodies or to the material components of the universe], will be dissolved with intense heat. And the earth and its works [i.e., its activities] will be burned up. [Note: Some translations render this phrase as it is in some ancient manuscripts, “will be disclosed,” or “will be laid bare”].
So, remember how you have received and heard the message [i.e., they had eagerly accepted the Gospel]; [now] obey it and repent. For if you do not become [spiritually] alert, I will come as a thief [i.e. unexpectedly] and you will not know the [exact] time that I will come upon you [in judgment. See 2:16, 25].