1 Thessalonians 5:2

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Amplified Bible

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - American Standard Version

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Bible in Basic English

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Darby Bible

for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by night.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - English Standard Version

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - King James Version

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues vosotros mismos sabéis perfectamente que el dìa del Señor vendrá asì como un ladròn en la noche;

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - The Message

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - New American Standard Bible

For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues ustedes mismos saben perfectamente que el dìa del Señor vendrá asì como un ladròn en la noche;

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - World English Bible

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Young's Living Translation

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

1 Thessalonians 5:2 - Additional Comments

His arrival will be a surprise, as it is when a their invades a home -2 Pet 3:10.
The thief generally comes when you are sleeping or gone. That is what the thief wants. Why? Because he wants to take something away from you. What is Jesus hoping to find you doing when He arrives? What does He want to see in your life when He comes? In verse 1, we discussed what it would be like if we knew Jesus arrival was far off. But, what if we knew He was coming in exactly one week? What would your week be like? Or, even if we knew He would come tomorrow?
One of the things you might do is to resolve conflicts you have with others. Well, Jesus wants that done now, regardless of when He returns.
One of the things you might do is to avoid watching inappropriate TV, movies, or Internet.
One of the things you might do is to be extra patient when wronged or when somebody does something you don't like.
One of the things you might do is to have a renewed care and tenderness for others.
What else might you do?
Why wait? Isn't that something God really wants now anyways?
Rev 16:15 says "Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame."

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