1 Thessalonians 5:2-4

Expanded Bible

² You know ·very well [accurately] that the ·day the Lord comes again [^Lday of the Lord; ^Cthe time of Christ’s return and the judgments associated with it] will ·be a surprise, like a thief that comes in the night [^Lcome like a thief in the night]. ³ While people are saying, “·We have peace and we are safe [^LPeace and safety/security],” they will be destroyed ·quickly [suddenly]. It is like pains that come quickly to a woman having a baby. Those people will not escape. ⁴ But you, brothers and sisters, are not ·living in darkness [^Lin darkness], and so that day will not ·surprise you [or overtake you] like a thief.