1 Thessalonians 5:6

Modern English Version

Therefore let us not sleep as others do. But let us be alert and sober.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casts a man into a deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind; they all are ignorant; they all are dumb dogs, unable to bark; sleepers lying down, who love to slumber.

Jonah 1:6

The captain came to him and said, “What are you doing asleep? Get up, call to your god! Perhaps your god will consider us, so that we will not perish.”

Matthew 13:25

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.

Matthew 24:42

“Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:13

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Matthew 25:5

While the bridegroom delayed, they all rested and slept.

Matthew 26:38

Then He said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me.”

Mark 13:37

What I say to you I say to all: Watch!”

Luke 12:37

Blessed are those servants whom the master will find watching when he comes. Truly I say to you, he will dress himself and have them sit down to dine, and he will come and serve them.

Luke 12:39

But know this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into.

Luke 21:36

Therefore watch always and pray that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 22:46

He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you fall into temptation.”

Acts 20:31

Therefore watch, remembering that for three years night and day I did not cease to warn everyone with tears.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Awake to righteousness and do not sin, for some do not have the knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be bold like men, and be strong.

Ephesians 2:3

among them we all also once lived in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and we were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

Ephesians 5:14

Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is near.

Colossians 4:2

Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving,

1 Thessalonians 4:13

But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we should live together with Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.

1 Timothy 2:15

Yet she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 2:9

In like manner also, that women clothe themselves in modest clothing, with decency and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

1 Timothy 3:11

Likewise, the women must be honorable, not slanderers, sober, and faithful in all things.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach;

2 Timothy 4:5

But be self-controlled in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, and prove your ministry.

Titus 2:12

teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and in godliness in this present world,

Titus 2:6

Likewise, exhort young men to be self-controlled,

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be sober, and set your hope fully upon the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be solemn and sober so you can pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and watchful, because your adversary the devil walks around as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Revelation 16:15

“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches and keeps his garments on, lest he walk naked and his shame be exposed.”

Revelation 3:2

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain but are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfected before God.