The Book of 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5

The Day of the Lord
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In the final chapter of 2 Thessalonians 5, Paul discusses the day of the Lord, stressing that it will come like a thief in the night. He exhorts the Thessalonians to be alert and self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. He provides final exhortations, encouraging them to respect their leaders, live in peace, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, and be joyful and prayerful. He concludes with a prayer for their sanctification and a final blessing of grace.