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And there will be no escape. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For when they might say, "Peace and security," then suddenly destruction comes upon them, as the labor pains to her having in womb; and they shall not escape. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> While they are saying, &#8220Peace and safety!&#8221 then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like birth pangs upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman who is pregnant, and they will never escape. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While they are saying, “Peace and safety [all is well and secure!]” then [in a moment unforeseen] destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains on a woman with child, and they will absolutely not escape [for there will be no way to escape the judgment of the Lord]. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they say, &#8220Peace and security,&#8221 then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains come on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> People will think they are safe and secure. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. And they won't escape. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When people say, "Everything is safe and sound!" destruction will suddenly strike them. It will be as sudden as labor pains come to a pregnant woman. They won't be able to escape. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When people say, "Everything is quiet and safe," then suddenly destruction will hit them! It will come as suddenly as the pains that come upon a woman in labor, and people will not escape. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> When people say, "There is peace and security," destruction will strike them as suddenly as labor pains come to a pregnant woman, and they will not be able to escape. <a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For while people are saying, ?Peace and security,? destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when they are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will surely not escape. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman. Then they will in no way escape. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for when they may say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction comes [on] them, as the travail [on] her who is with child, and they will not escape; <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For when they might say, "Peace and security," then suddenly destruction comes upon them, as the labor pains to her having in womb; and they shall not escape. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for when they may say, Peace and surety, then sudden destruction doth stand by them, as the travail doth her who is with child, and they shall not escape; <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For when they say, Peace and security; then sudden ruin is upon them, as anguish in her with child; and they may not escape.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For when they will say, “Peace and security!” then destruction will suddenly overwhelm them, like the labor pains of a woman with child, and they will not escape. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For when they shall say: Peace and tranquility; then sudden destruction will come upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When they shall say, “There is peace and quiet”, then suddenly destruction shall arise upon them as labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they shall not escape.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as the pains of birth upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail upon a woman in gestation; and they can not escape. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For when they say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction rusheth upon them, as travail on a woman with child, and they shall in no wise escape. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whilst they flatter themselves with peace and safety, destruction shall fall upon them, like the pangs of a woman in travail, and they shall not escape. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> When they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in nowise escape. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=620" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> …2For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3<a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">While</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">people are saying,</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: Eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">“Peace</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/803.htm" title="803: asphaleia (N-NFS) -- Safety, security, reliability, firmness. From asphales; security.">security,”</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/3639.htm" title="3639: olethros (N-NMS) -- Ruin, doom, destruction, death. From a primary ollumi; ruin, i.e. Death, punishment.">destruction</a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: ephistatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.">will come</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">upon them</a> <a href="/greek/160.htm" title="160: aiphnidios (Adj-NMS) -- Unexpected, sudden. From a compound of a and phaino; unexpected, i.e. suddenly.">suddenly,</a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5604.htm" title="5604: ōdin (N-NFS) -- The pain of childbirth, acute pain, severe agony, a snare. Akin to odune; a pang or throe, especially of childbirth.">labor pains</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">on</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousē (V-PPA-DFS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">a pregnant woman,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1064.htm" title="1064: gastri (N-DFS) -- The stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1628.htm" title="1628: ekphygōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out.">they will not escape.</a> 4But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Matthew 24:43-44</a> But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/luke/17-26.htm">Luke 17:26-30</a> Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. / It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. ... <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a> Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a> “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, <a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6-9</a> Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. ... <a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1-2</a> Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— / a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come. <a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18-20</a> Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. / It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. / Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it? <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14-18</a> The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. ... <a href="/matthew/24-37.htm">Matthew 24:37-39</a> As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34-35</a> But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">1 Corinthians 15:52</a> in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-9</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail on a woman with child; and they shall not escape.Peace.<a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Deuteronomy 29:19</a> And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:<a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Judges 18:27,28</a> And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire… <a href="/psalms/10-11.htm">Psalm 10:11-13</a> He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it… then.<a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Exodus 15:9,10</a> The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them… <a href="/joshua/8-20.htm">Joshua 8:20-22</a> And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers… <a href="/judges/20-41.htm">Judges 20:41,42</a> And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them… as.<a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Psalm 48:6</a> Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.<a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Isaiah 43:6-9</a> I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; … <a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Isaiah 21:3</a> Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it.and they.<a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Matthew 23:33</a> Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?<a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3</a> How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;<a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Hebrews 12:23</a> To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Birth-Pains</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Child</a> <a href="/colossians/2-22.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/21-23.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Sudden</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Travail</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Able</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-8.htm">Birth-Pains</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/revelation/12-2.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-16.htm">Sudden</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Travail</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 16. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a> 23. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the historical context of the Roman Empire, "peace and security" was a common slogan, as the Pax Romana promised stability and order. Biblically, this mirrors the warnings of false prophets in <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a>, who proclaimed peace when there was none. It highlights the danger of trusting in worldly assurances rather than in God.destruction will come upon them suddenly, The suddenness of destruction is reminiscent of the unexpected nature of the Day of the Lord, a theme prevalent in prophetic literature such as <a href="/joel/1-15.htm">Joel 1:15</a> and <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14-15</a>. This sudden destruction is a divine judgment, emphasizing the unpredictability of God's timing and the futility of human security measures. It serves as a warning to remain vigilant and spiritually prepared.like labor pains on a pregnant woman, This simile is used elsewhere in Scripture, such as in <a href="/isaiah/13-8.htm">Isaiah 13:8</a> and <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Matthew 24:8</a>, to describe the inevitability and increasing intensity of end-time events. Labor pains are unavoidable and come with increasing frequency and intensity, symbolizing the inescapable and progressive nature of divine judgment. It underscores the certainty and seriousness of the coming destruction.and they will not escape. This phrase emphasizes the totality and inescapability of God's judgment. It echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/amos/9.htm">Amos 9:1-4</a>, where escape from divine judgment is impossible. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of ignoring God's warnings and the importance of living in readiness for Christ's return.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where the early church was established. The recipients of Paul's letter were part of this community. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> A future event referenced in the context of this passage, signifying a time of divine judgment and fulfillment of God's promises. 4. <a href="/topical/p/people_saying_'peace_and_security'.htm">People Saying 'Peace and Security'</a> Represents those who are complacent or unaware of the impending judgment, trusting in false assurances. 5. <a href="/topical/l/labor_pains.htm">Labor Pains</a> A metaphor used to describe the sudden and inescapable nature of the coming destruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security.htm">The Illusion of Security</a> Many people place their trust in worldly assurances of peace and security, but these are often deceptive and temporary. <a href="/topical/t/the_suddenness_of_god's_judgment.htm">The Suddenness of God's Judgment</a> Just as labor pains come unexpectedly, so will the Day of the Lord. Believers must remain vigilant and prepared. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_readiness.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Readiness</a> Christians are called to live in a state of readiness, continually aligning their lives with God's will and purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_complacency.htm">The Danger of Complacency</a> Complacency can lead to spiritual unpreparedness. Believers must actively pursue a relationship with God and be aware of the times. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope in Christ Amidst Judgment</a> While the passage warns of destruction, it also points to the hope and security found in Christ for those who are faithful.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) They.--Quite vague and general, like the French on. The plural is so used frequently in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/12-11.htm" title="And when they bring you to the synagogues, and to magistrates, and powers, take you no thought how or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall say:">Luke 12:11</a>; <a href="/luke/12-20.htm" title="But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?">Luke 12:20</a>, margin; <a href="/luke/16-9.htm" title="And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.">Luke 16:9</a>, probably; <a href="/context/luke/23-29.htm" title="For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts which never gave suck.">Luke 23:29-31</a>). Of course, however, no Christian could say so, for they are ever on the watch, so that "they" will mean "the world." The word "for" at the beginning of the verse should (according to the best MSS.) be struck out--the abruptness helps to enforce the lesson.Peace and safety.--Carrying on the thought suggested by the word "night; they are taking their repose in security, without dreaming of any interruption to their slumbers. Is it possible that there may here be a faint recollection of the parable related in <a href="/context/matthew/25-1.htm" title="Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.">Matthew 25:1-13</a>? . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - For; the best manuscripts omit this conjunction; the description is continuous. When they shall say; namely, the unbelieving world. Peace and safety; peace denoting internal rest, and safety external security. Sudden destruction cometh upon them. When they thought themselves most secure, they were then in the greatest danger; when they were most off their guard, then the crisis came. As travail upon a woman with child. The primary point of resemblance is certainly the suddenness and unexpectedness of the event; as labor comes upon a woman suddenly, so sudden destruction cometh upon the ungodly world. Still, however, the unavoidableness of the judgment may also be here intimated; there is no possibility of escape: this is implied in the last clause, and they shall not escape. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>While ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. [people] are saying, λέγωσιν (legōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Peace Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. security,” ἀσφάλεια (asphaleia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_803.htm">Strong's 803: </a> Safety, security, reliability, firmness. From asphales; security. destruction ὄλεθρος (olethros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3639.htm">Strong's 3639: </a> Ruin, doom, destruction, death. From a primary ollumi; ruin, i.e. Death, punishment. will come ἐφίσταται (ephistatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present. upon them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. suddenly, αἰφνίδιος (aiphnidios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> Unexpected, sudden. From a compound of a and phaino; unexpected, i.e. suddenly. like ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. labor pains ὠδὶν (ōdin) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5604.htm">Strong's 5604: </a> The pain of childbirth, acute pain, severe agony, a snare. Akin to odune; a pang or throe, especially of childbirth. on τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. a pregnant woman, ἐχούσῃ (echousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they will not escape. ἐκφύγωσιν (ekphygōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1628.htm">Strong's 1628: </a> To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. 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