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Stay alert and be clearheaded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then we should not sleep as the others, but we should watch and we should be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep, as <i>do</i> others; but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep, as others <i>do,</i> but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />so then, let’s not sleep as others do, but let’s be alert and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep, like the rest, but let us stay awake and be self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, we must not sleep, like the rest, but we must stay awake and be serious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Others may sleep, but we should stay awake and be alert. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, we must not fall asleep like other people, but we must stay awake and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So then, we should not be sleeping like the others; we should be awake and sober. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, let's not fall asleep like others do, but let's stay awake and be sober. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So then we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />so then let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so, then, we may not sleep as also the others, but watch and be sober,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then we should not sleep as the others, but we should watch and we should be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so, then, we may not sleep as also the others, but watch and be sober,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep, as also the rest; but let us watch and be sober.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, let us not sleep, as the rest do. Instead, we should be vigilant and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Let us not sleep therefore as the rest, but let us be watchful and sensible.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore, let us not sleep, as do others, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />then therefore let us not sleep like the rest, but watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Let us not then sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So then let us not sleep, like the rest of the world, but let us keep awake and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />So, then, let us not sleep as <i>do</i> the rest, but let us watch and be sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore let us not sleep like others, but let us watch and be sober:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=648" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">The Day of the Lord</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then,</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/2518.htm" title="2518: katheudōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep.">let us not sleep</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipoi (Adj-NMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">others do,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1127.htm" title="1127: grēgorōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch.">let us remain awake</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3525.htm" title="3525: nēphōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- (lit: I am sober), I am calm (vigilant), circumspect. Of uncertain affinity: to abstain from wine, i.e. be discreet.">sober.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a></span><br />And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Ephesians 5:14</a></span><br />So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Mark 13:33-37</a></span><br />Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34-36</a></span><br />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. / So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Revelation 3:2-3</a></span><br />Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a></span><br />Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35-40</a></span><br />Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9-11</a></span><br />How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-10.htm">Isaiah 56:10</a></span><br />Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/1-5.htm">Joel 1:5</a></span><br />Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.</p><p class="hdg">let us not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Proverbs 19:15</a></b></br> Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-10.htm">Isaiah 56:10</a></b></br> His watchmen <i>are</i> blind: they are all ignorant, they <i>are</i> all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/1-6.htm">Jonah 1:6</a></b></br> So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.</p><p class="hdg">watch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a></b></br> Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a></b></br> Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Matthew 26:38,40,41</a></b></br> Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me… </p><p class="hdg">sober.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a></b></br> But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a></b></br> Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord <i>is</i> at hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9,15</a></b></br> In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">Asleep</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Self-Controlled</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">Sober</a> <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-10.htm">Asleep</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-10.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Self-Controlled</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-7.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Sober</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_thessalonians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So then, let us not sleep as the others do</b><br>This phrase calls believers to spiritual vigilance. In the context of 1 Thessalonians, Paul addresses the church in Thessalonica, a city in Macedonia, which was a significant hub for trade and culture. The metaphor of sleep here refers to spiritual complacency or moral indifference. In the broader biblical narrative, sleep often symbolizes a lack of awareness or readiness, as seen in the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>). The "others" likely refers to those outside the faith who are unaware of or indifferent to the imminent return of Christ. This call to wakefulness is a reminder of the eschatological urgency that permeates the New Testament, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return.<p><b>but let us remain awake</b><br>Remaining awake is a call to spiritual alertness and readiness. This vigilance is not just about being aware of the times but also about living a life that reflects the values of the Kingdom of God. The concept of being awake is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11</a>, where Paul urges believers to wake from sleep because salvation is nearer now than when they first believed. This alertness is both a personal and communal responsibility, encouraging believers to support one another in faith and good works, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>.<p><b>and sober</b><br>Sobriety here extends beyond abstaining from physical drunkenness to encompass a broader sense of self-control and clarity of mind. In the Greco-Roman world, sobriety was often associated with wisdom and moral integrity. For Christians, it implies living a life that is not clouded by the distractions and temptations of the world. This aligns with Peter's exhortation in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> to be sober-minded and watchful because the adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion. Sobriety is thus a spiritual discipline that enables believers to discern God's will and act accordingly, maintaining a clear focus on their faith and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where the early church was established. The recipients of Paul's letter were part of this community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_thessalonian_church.htm">The Thessalonian Church</a></b><br>The early Christian believers in Thessalonica who were facing persecution and needed encouragement to remain faithful.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a></b><br>A future event referenced in the context of this passage, emphasizing the need for readiness and vigilance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_others.htm">The Others</a></b><br>Refers to those who are not in Christ, who live in spiritual darkness and are unaware of the coming of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to be spiritually alert and aware of the times we live in. This means being attentive to God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sobriety_in_faith.htm">Sobriety in Faith</a></b><br>Sobriety here refers to a clear-mindedness and self-control in our spiritual walk. We must avoid distractions and temptations that can lead us away from our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_with_the_world.htm">Contrast with the World</a></b><br>The world may be spiritually asleep, unaware of God's plans, but as Christians, we are to live differently, with an eternal perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_christ's_return.htm">Preparation for Christ's Return</a></b><br>Our readiness for the return of Christ should be evident in our daily lives, influencing our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_encouragement.htm">Community Encouragement</a></b><br>Encourage one another to stay awake and sober, fostering a community that supports spiritual growth and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sleep.htm">What does the Bible say about spiritual sleep?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_soul_sleep.htm">What does the Bible say about soul sleep?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'be_sober_and_vigilant'_mean.htm">What does "Be Sober and Vigilant" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'high_time_to_awake'_mean.htm">What does "high time to awake out of sleep" mean?</a><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>(6) <span class= "bld">Let us not sleep.</span>--The metaphor here expresses not so much actual sin (<a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm" title="Why he said, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.">Ephesians 5:14</a>) as carelessness in spiritual and moral things. "Let <span class= "ital">us</span> not say, 'Peace and safety,' and resign ourselves to indifference about Christ's coming." St. Paul (as always) indicates that it was possible for "children of light" to be converted back into "children of darkness."<p><span class= "bld">Others.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the rest, </span>as in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm" title="But I would not have you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.">1Thessalonians 4:13</a> : so also <a href="/romans/11-7.htm" title="What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks for; but the election has obtained it, and the rest were blinded.">Romans 11:7</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm" title="Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.">Ephesians 2:3</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Watch and be sober.</span>--The comparison of night now suggests to the writer another thought besides that of sloth, namely, that of dissipation. Christians are not to turn day into night by debauchery any more than by sleep.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore</span>; because we are the children of the, light and of the day, because we have been enlightened and purified, we ought to be watchful and sober, so that we may not be unprepared for the day of the Lord. Privileges will avail us nothing, unless we use them and walk up to them. <span class="cmt_word">Let us not sleep.</span> Sleep is here evidently used metaphorically to denote religious carelessness. <span class="cmt_word">As do others</span>; the unbelieving and ungodly. <span class="cmt_word">But let us watch and be sober</span>; evidently to be understood metaphorically of spiritual vigilance and sobriety: watchfulness denoting wakefulness from sleep, and sobriety freedom from intoxication. Both must be combined: we must be watchful, on our guard, and we must be sober, armed and prepared; "for even by day," observes St. Chrysostom, "if one watches, but is not sober, he will fall into numberless dangers." The same exhortation is given by Peter, but in the reverse order: "Be sober, be vigilant" (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρα</span> <span class="translit">(ara)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_686.htm">Strong's 686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us not sleep</span><br /><span class="grk">καθεύδωμεν</span> <span class="translit">(katheudōmen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">others [do],</span><br /><span class="grk">λοιποί</span> <span class="translit">(loipoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> </span><span class="str2">Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us remain awake</span><br /><span class="grk">γρηγορῶμεν</span> <span class="translit">(grēgorōmen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1127.htm">Strong's 1127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">sober.</span><br /><span class="grk">νήφωμεν</span> <span class="translit">(nēphōmen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3525.htm">Strong's 3525: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lit: I am sober), I am calm (vigilant), circumspect. Of uncertain affinity: to abstain from wine, i.e. be discreet.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then let's not sleep as (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>