Thessalonicenses I 5
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1De temporibus autem, et momentis, fratres, non indigetis ut scribamus vobis.
1But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;
2Ipsi enim diligenter scitis quia dies Domini, sicut fur in nocte, ita veniet:
2For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.
3cum enim dixerint: Pax et securitas: tunc repentinus eis superveniet interitus, sicut dolor in utero habenti, et non effugient.
3For 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.
4Vos autem, fratres, non estis in tenebris, ut vos dies illa tamquam fur comprehendat:
4But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5omnes enim vos filii lucis estis, et filii diei: non sumus noctis, neque tenebrarum.
5For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6Igitur non dormiamus sicut et ceteri, sed vigilemus, et sobrii simus.
6Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.
7Qui enim dormiunt, nocte dormiunt: et qui ebrii sunt, nocte ebrii sunt.
7For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.
8Nos autem, qui diei sumus, sobrii simus, induti loricam fidei et caritatis, et galeam spem salutis:
8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
9quoniam non posuit nos Deus in iram, sed in acquisitionem salutis per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,
9For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10qui mortuus est pro nobis: ut sive vigilemus, sive dormiamus, simul cum illo vivamus.
10Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.
11Propter quod consolamini invicem, et ædificate alterutrum, sicut et facitis.
11For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.
12Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut noveritis eos qui laborant inter vos, et præsunt vobis in Domino, et monent vos,
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you:
13ut habeatis illos abundantius in caritate propter opus illorum: pacem habete cum eis.
13That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work’s sake. Have peace with them.
14Rogamus autem vos, fratres, corripite inquietos, consolamini pusillanimes, suscipite infirmos, patientes estote ad omnes.
14And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.
15Videte ne quis malum pro malo alicui reddat: sed semper quod bonum est sectamini in invicem, et in omnes.
15See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.
16Semper gaudete.
16Always rejoice.
17Sine intermissione orate.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In omnibus gratias agite: hæc est enim voluntas Dei in Christo Jesu in omnibus vobis.
18In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
19Spiritum nolite extinguere.
19Extinguish not the spirit.
20Prophetias nolite spernere.
20Despise not prophecies.
21Omnia autem probate: quod bonum est tenete.
21But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Ab omni specie mala abstinete vos.
22From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
23Ipse autem Deus pacis sanctificet vos per omnia: ut integer spiritus vester, et anima, et corpus sine querela in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi servetur.
23And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24Fidelis est, qui vocavit vos: qui etiam faciet.
24He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.
25Fratres, orate pro nobis.
25Brethren, pray for us.
26Salutate fratres omnes in osculo sancto.
26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27Adjuro vos per Dominum ut legatur epistola hæc omnibus sanctis fratribus.
27I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
28Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi vobiscum. Amen.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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