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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thess. 5:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Therefore
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ara (Greek #686)
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
KJV usage: haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.
Pronounce: ar'-ah
Origin: probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion)
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
h let us
katheudo (Greek #2518)
to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (be a-)sleep.
Pronounce: kath-yoo'-do
Origin: from 2596 and εὕδω (to sleep)
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
sleep
katheudo (Greek #2518)
to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (be a-)sleep.
Pronounce: kath-yoo'-do
Origin: from 2596 and εὕδω (to sleep)
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
do others
loipoy (Greek #3062)
remaining ones
KJV usage: other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest.
Pronounce: loy-poy'
Origin: masculine plural of a derivative of 3007
; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
let us watch
gregoreuo (Greek #1127)
to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
Pronounce: gray-gor-yoo'-o
Origin: from 1453
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
be sober
nepho (Greek #3525)
of uncertain affinity: to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet
KJV usage: be sober, watch.
Pronounce: nay'-fo
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kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
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Matt. 25:5• 5Now, the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. (Matt. 25:5)
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Rom. 13:12‑13• 12The night is far spent, and the day is near: let us therefore put off the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
 13As in daylight, let us walk becomingly, not in revels and drunkenness, not in chambering and indecency, not in strife and envy; (Rom. 13:12‑13)
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1 Peter 5:8• 8Be vigilant, watch: your adversary [the] devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; (1 Peter 5:8)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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let us not.
Prov. 19:15•  (Prov. 19:15)
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Isa. 56:10•  (Isa. 56:10)
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Jonah 1:6•  (Jonah 1:6)
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Matt. 13:25• 25{i}but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel amongst the wheat, and went away.{/i} (Matt. 13:25)
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Matt. 25:5• 5Now, the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. (Matt. 25:5)
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Mark 14:37• 37{i}And he comes and finds them sleeping. And he says to Peter, Simon,{/i} sleepest thou? hast thou not been able to watch one hour? (Mark 14:37)
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Luke 22:46• 46And he said to them, Why sleep ye? Rise up and pray that ye enter not into temptation. (Luke 22:46)
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Rom. 13:11‑14• 11And this, knowing the time, that [it is] already time that we should awake from sleep; for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.
 12The night is far spent, and the day is near: let us therefore put off the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
 13As in daylight, let us walk becomingly, not in revels and drunkenness, not in chambering and indecency, not in strife and envy;
 14but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and take no forethought of the flesh with a view to lusts. (Rom. 13:11‑14)
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1 Cor. 15:34• 34Wake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak unto your shame. (1 Cor. 15:34)
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Eph. 5:14• 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise out of [the] dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee. (Eph. 5:14)
watch.
Matt. 24:42• 42Watch therefore, for ye know not on what day your Lord doth come. (Matt. 24:42)
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Matt. 25:13• 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour. (Matt. 25:13)
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Matt. 26:38,40‑41• 38{i}Then he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.{/i}
 40{i}And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?{/i}
 41{i}Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.{/i} (Matt. 26:38,40‑41)
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Mark 13:34‑35,37• 34[it is] as a man gone out of the country who left his house and gave authority to his bondmen, {i}and{/i} to each his work, {i}and commanded the doorkeeper that he should watch.{/i}
 35Watch, therefore; for ye know not when the master of the house cometh: even, or midnight, or cock-crowing, or in morning;
 37But what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. (Mark 13:34‑35,37)
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Mark 14:38• 38Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh weak; (Mark 14:38)
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Luke 12:37,39• 37Blessed are those bondmen whom the lord [on] coming shall find watching; verily, I say unto you that he will gird himself, and make them recline at table, and coming up will serve them.
 39But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be digged through. (Luke 12:37,39)
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Luke 21:36• 36But watch, at every season praying that ye may be deemed worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)
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Luke 22:46• 46And he said to them, Why sleep ye? Rise up and pray that ye enter not into temptation. (Luke 22:46)
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Acts 20:31• 31Wherefore watch, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not admonishing each one night and day with tears. (Acts 20:31)
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1 Cor. 16:13• 13Watch, stand in the faith, play the man, be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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2 Tim. 4:5• 5But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship [evils], do an evangelist's work, fully perform thy ministry. (2 Tim. 4:5)
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1 Peter 4:7• 7But the end of all things hath drawn nigh. Be discreet therefore and watch unto prayers, (1 Peter 4:7)
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Rev. 3:2• 2Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain which were about to die: for I have not found thy works complete before my God. (Rev. 3:2)
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Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)
sober.
1 Thess. 5:8• 8but we being of day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and hope of salvation as helmet. (1 Thess. 5:8)
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Phil. 4:5• 5Let your mildness be known to all men. The Lord [is] near. (Phil. 4:5)
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1 Tim. 2:9,15• 9in like manner also that women in seemly deportment adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braids and gold or pearls or costly apparel,
 15but she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with sobriety. (1 Tim. 2:9,15)
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1 Tim. 3:2,11• 2The overseer therefore must be irreproachable, husband of one wife, temperate, sober, orderly, hospitable, apt to teach,
 11Women likewise [must be] grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. (1 Tim. 3:2,11)
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Titus 2:6,12• 6The younger men likewise exhort to be right-minded,
 12instructing us that, having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godlily in this present age, (Titus 2:6,12)
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1 Peter 1:13• 13Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope perfectly for the grace that is to be brought to you at Jesus Christ's revelation; (1 Peter 1:13)
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1 Peter 5:8• 8Be vigilant, watch: your adversary [the] devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; (1 Peter 5:8)
• Privilege known and enjoyed by the believer is the very hinge and incentive of responsibility. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11” by W. Kelly)
• {sober…sleep} Free from excitement as from careless ease. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11” by W. Kelly)
• it is a deep spring of joy in Christ and of thanksgiving to our Father; but how instant and inalienable the call to walk according to the relationship! (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;

W. Kelly Translation

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So, then, let us not sleep as [do] the rest, but let us watch and be sober.