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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Therefore let us no sleep, as do others - As the wicked world does; compare notes, Matthew 25:5.But let us watch - That is, for the coming of the Lord. Let us regard it as an event which is certainly to occur, and which may occur at any moment; notes, Matthew 25:13.And be sober - The word here used (νήφω nēphō) is rendered sober in 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 5:8; and watch in 2 Timothy 4:5, and 1 Peter 4:7. It does not elsewhere occur in the New... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

1 Thessalonians 5:4-6. But ye, brethren, are not As formerly; in darkness In a state of gross ignorance respecting these and all other divine things; that that awful day Or the day of death, introductory thereto; should overtake you as a thief Should surprise you in an unprepared state. Ye are all children of the light and of the day Ye are blest with the bright day of the gospel, which gives you full information respecting these and all other matters that concern your salvation;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Those who are still alive (5:1-11)Paul had already told the Thessalonians that no one knows when Christ will return. He will come as unexpectedly as a thief. His intervention in the affairs of the world will be as sudden as birth pains. His return will smash the non-Christian’s sense of security with a destruction that none will escape (5:1-3). The life of the non-Christian is likened to a dark night of moral laziness and ill-discipline. The life of the Christian is likened to a bright day of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

sleep . App-171 . others . App-124 . watch . See Matthew 24:42 . be sober . Greek. nepho. Here, 1Th 5:8 . 2 Timothy 4:5 . 1 Peter 1:13 ; 1Pe 4:7 ; 1 Peter 5:8 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.Let us not sleep ... This refers to a state of spiritual deadness in which the whole pagan world of that era slumbered. It did not seem so, of course, to them that slept. They were doubtless busy with many exciting and interesting things; but, as regarded the age of debauchery in which they lived and the signal of the summary end of it in the preaching of the good news of Christ; of that they were totally unaware. They... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

6. others—Greek, "the rest" of the world: the unconverted ( :-). "Sleep" here is worldly apathy to spiritual things (Romans 13:11; Ephesians 5:14); in 1 Thessalonians 5:7, ordinary sleep; in 1 Thessalonians 5:10, death. watch—for Christ's coming; literally, "be wakeful." The same Greek occurs in 1 Corinthians 15:34; 2 Timothy 2:26. be sober—refraining from carnal indulgence, mental or sensual (2 Timothy 2:26- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

C. Personal watchfulness 5:1-11In view of the imminency of Christ’s return Paul exhorted the Thessalonians to be ready to meet the Lord at any time."The former [paragraph, i.e., 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18] offered instruction concerning the dead in Christ; this [paragraph] gives a word of needed exhortation to the living." [Note: Hiebert, p. 207.] Other contrasts between these passages are the Rapture and the day of the Lord, and resurrection and judgment.This pericope deals with the time of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

The Thessalonians were not ignorant of these events since Jesus and Paul had revealed them (cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). In both Semitic and Greek thought, to be described as a "son" of something was to be characterized by that thing. [Note: Morris, The First . . ., p. 156.] In this case what characterized the Thessalonians was the light (in contrast to darkness) and day (in contrast to night). They were not walking in wickedness either. God had removed the Thessalonians from Satan’s kingdom... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

The Need of Watchfulness. Final Injunctions1. Times and seasons] St. Paul always lays stress on the uncertainty as to the time of the Advent (2 Thessalonians 2:2 cp. 2 Peter 3:3-4). 3. When they shall say] i.e. when people are saying.4, 5. Thief] better, ’as thieves.’ Thieves work in darkness. You are all children of light. Live up to your birthright. 6. Let us not sleep] i.e. in carelessness and sin. Others] better, ’the others.’8-10. Mason paraphrases, ’Let us arm ourselves with a brave hope... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

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