5:1 De temporibus autem, et momentis, fratres, non indigetis ut scribamus vobis.

5:1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you:

5:2 Ipsi enim diligenter scitis quia dies Domini, sicut fur in nocte, ita veniet :

5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord shall so come as a thief in the night.

5:3 cum enim dixerint : Pax et securitas : tunc repentinus eis superveniet interitus, sicut dolor in utero habenti, et non effugient.

5:3 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.

5:4 Vos autem, fratres, non estis in tenebris, ut vos dies illa tamquam fur comprehendat :

5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief.

5:5 omnes enim vos filii lucis estis, et filii diei : non sumus noctis, neque tenebrarum.

5:5 For all you are the children of light and children of the day: we are not of the night nor of darkness.

5:6 Igitur non dormiamus sicut et ceteri, sed vigilemus, et sobrii simus.

5:6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do: but let us watch, and be sober.

5:7 Qui enim dormiunt, nocte dormiunt : et qui ebrii sunt, nocte ebrii sunt.

5:7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.

5:8 Nos autem, qui diei sumus, sobrii simus, induti loricam fidei et caritatis, et galeam spem salutis :

5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breast plate of faith and charity and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.

5:9 quoniam non posuit nos Deus in iram, sed in acquisitionem salutis per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

5:9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath: but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

5:10 qui mortuus est pro nobis : ut sive vigilemus, sive dormiamus, simul cum illo vivamus.

5:10 Who died for us: that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

5:11 Propter quod consolamini invicem, et ædificate alterutrum, sicut et facitis.

5:11 For which cause comfort one another and edify one another, as you also do.

5:12 Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut noveritis eos qui laborant inter vos, et præsunt vobis in Domino, et monent vos,

5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you;

5:13 ut habeatis illos abundantius in caritate propter opus illorum : pacem habete cum eis.

5:13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.

5:14 Rogamus autem vos, fratres, corripite inquietos, consolamini pusillanimes, suscipite infirmos, patientes estote ad omnes.

5:14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.

5:15 Videte ne quis malum pro malo alicui reddat : sed semper quod bonum est sectamini in invicem, et in omnes.

5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

5:16 Semper gaudete.

5:16 Always rejoice.

5:17 Sine intermissione orate.

5:17 Pray without ceasing.

5:18 In omnibus gratias agite : hæc est enim voluntas Dei in Christo Jesu in omnibus vobis.

5:18 In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

5:19 Spiritum nolite extinguere.

5:19 Extinguish not the spirit.

5:20 Prophetias nolite spernere.

5:20 Despise not prophecies.

5:21 Omnia autem probate : quod bonum est tenete.

5:21 But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.

5:22 Ab omni specie mala abstinete vos.

5:22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

5:23 Ipse autem Deus pacis sanctificet vos per omnia : ut integer spiritus vester, et anima, et corpus sine querela in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi servetur.

5:23 And 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.

5:24 Fidelis est, qui vocavit vos : qui etiam faciet.

5:24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.

5:25 Fratres, orate pro nobis.

5:25 Brethren, pray for us.

5:26 Salutate fratres omnes in osculo sancto.

5:26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

5:27 Adjuro vos per Dominum ut legatur epistola hæc omnibus sanctis fratribus.

5:27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

5:28 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi vobiscum. Amen.

5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.