Parallel Verses English Standard Version But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version But let us, since we are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. Douay-Rheims Bible But 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. English Revised Version But let us, since we are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. Webster's Bible Translation But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. Weymouth New Testament But let us, belonging--as we do--to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesPutting on (ἐνδυσάμενοι) The son of day clothes himself for the day's work or battle. The same association of ideas as in 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, is found in Romans 13:12-14; Revelation 16:15; 1 Peter 1:13. Comp. lxx, Bar. 5:2. Breastplate - helmet Comp. Ephesians 6:14. The figures are not original with Paul. See Isaiah 59:17; Wisd. 5:18, 19. Notice that only defensive armor is mentioned, in accordance with the darkness and uncertainty of the last time; and that the fundamental elements of Christian character, faith, hope, and love, are brought forward again as in 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 13:13. For the figure of the armed soldier, comp. also Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 10:4. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge who. the breastplate. Isaiah 59:17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation on his head... the hope. Job 19:23-27 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!... Psalm 42:5,11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted in me? hope you in God... Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Hebrews 10:35,36 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward... 1 Peter 1:3-5,13 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... Cross References Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak. Romans 8:24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Romans 13:12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; Ephesians 6:17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Jump to Previous Belong Belonging Breastplate Breast-Plate Faith Heads Helmet Hope Love Putting Salvation Self-Controlled Serious SoberJump to Next Belong Belonging Breastplate Breast-Plate Faith Heads Helmet Hope Love Putting Salvation Self-Controlled Serious SoberLinks 1 Thessalonians 5:8 NIV1 Thessalonians 5:8 NLT 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ESV 1 Thessalonians 5:8 NASB 1 Thessalonians 5:8 KJV 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:8 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:8 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |