New Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Thessalonians 5:3
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
King James Version
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
World English Bible
For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman. Then they will in no way escape.
American Standard Version
When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.
Berean Literal Bible
When they may say, “Peace and security,” then suddenly destruction comes upon them, as the labor pains to her having in womb; and they shall not escape.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
1 Thessalonians 5
1 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
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